Business Editors/Travel Writers

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 17, 2001

Spirit Airlines has taken measures to secure its cockpit doors and increase safety procedures to ensure the safety of its passengers and crewmembers.

Spirit Airlines engineering and maintenance staff has custom designed and is installing Spirit's, FAA certified, cockpit-reinforcing devices and locking systems. Spirit began installation procedures last week for several of its planes out of the fleet of 29 aircraft and expects to complete the process by early November.

"Safety remains our top priority. Sprit continues to work closely with the Federal Aviation Administration to implement heightened security measures to ensure the safety of our passengers and crew onboard each of our flights," said Jim Weiland chief operating officer of Spirit Airlines.

About Spirit Airlines

Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Spirit Airlines links major Northern and Midwestern United States cities to popular destinations in Florida, South Carolina, California, and the Caribbean.

Embarking on its 11th year of offering low-fare service, Spirit Airlines serves Chicago/O'Hare, Detroit, NY/LaGuardia, Atlantic City, N.J., Los Angeles and Oakland, Calif., Myrtle Beach, S.C., San Juan, Puerto Rico and the Florida cities of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, West Palm Beach and Tampa.

The airline flies a fleet of modern aircraft and operates scheduled and charter service. Spirit's low fares never require an advance purchase or a minimum stay. Low one-way fares are always available. Reservations can be made online at http://www.spiritair.com, by calling 1-800-772-7117 or en espanol at 1-800-756-7117, or through local travel agents.

Editors Note: Spirit executives are available for interview.