Home »

Spirit Airlines announces nonstop service between Atlantic City and Las Vegas beginning May 3, 2007

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.- February 14, 2007 - .

In addition, Spirit will also resume seasonal connecting service through Detroit to Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Francisco on May 1, 2007. Spirit serves all routes with its fleet of Airbus aircraft, the youngest in the Americas.

"We are thrilled to be able to offer our loyal customers in Atlantic City this nonstop option to fly to one of the top destinations in the world," said Barry Biffle, Spirit's Chief Marketing Officer. "With the return of our seasonal Detroit service, customers will have even more flight choices to get to the west coast. This is one sweet deal and you can bet that customers will enjoy our low fares and fantastic service on this nonstop route!"

"This new direct nonstop flight is exciting news for the Atlantic City market and for the Las Vegas market, pairing these two entertainment and convention cities is a win-win for everyone and underscores the vitality of our region," said Bart R. Mueller, Executive Director of the South Jersey Transportation Authority. "Spirit Airlines is offering Atlantic City the same opportunity as the metro airports in providing flights to and from the most desired travel destinations."

"The investments we are making continue to pay off in a big way for southern New Jersey travelers who will now have a greater choice of nonstop service from Atlantic City than ever before," said SJTA Chairman Frank Spencer, noting that the airport is in the midst of a major expansion and renovation program that has dramatically expanded parking and other customer amenities. "The pairing of these two extremely popular destinations is a sure bet for our market," added Spencer.

"Considering the casino operators have exceptional facilities in both destinations, this nonstop service will benefit inbound visitors offering them Vegas with an Ocean View and provide convenient business travel between the two popular entertainment and convention cities," stated Joe Kelly, President of the Atlantic City Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Fares:

Introductory coach fares on nonstop flights between Atlantic City and Las Vegas start at $79 each way(1) when purchased at spiritair.com by February 28, 2007 for travel on select days. Fares for all other markets are available at spiritair.com. -0- *T To Las Vegas from: Fares from Dates Available Sundays through Wednesdays Atlantic City $79(1) until June 15, 2007 *T -0- *T From Las Vegas to: Fares from Dates Available Tuesdays through Fridays Atlantic City $79(1) until June 15, 2007 *T

Schedule for nonstop service effective May 3, 2007: -0- *T To Las Vegas from: Depart Arrive Flight # Stops Frequency Atlantic City 6:30pm 8:35pm 609 0 Daily *T -0- *T From Las Vegas to: Depart Arrive Flight # Stops Frequency Atlantic City 9:15pm 5:00am+1 908 0 Daily *T

Spirit Airlines recently announced new service to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico; Port-au-Prince, Haiti and St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles. Spirit also recently announced plans for new service to Caracas, Venezuela.

About Spirit Airlines

Fort Lauderdale-based Spirit Airlines, with hubs in Fort Lauderdale and Detroit, offers its outstanding low fare service to 33 cities in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. For the 411 on fares, schedules and reservations go to spiritair.com or call 1-800-772-7117 (en Espanol, 1-800-756-7117).

(1)Fares must be booked on spiritair.com by 11:59 PM ET on February 28, 2007 for travel on select days until June 15, 2007. Fares are each way based on roundtrip purchase, and roundtrip travel is required on the dates specified to and from each origin and destination city, but they may be combined with any other valid and applicable Spirit Airlines fares. All fares are for coach class travel and reflect the spiritair.com discount. A 7-day advanced purchase is required on all fares. Fares do not include (a) a segment tax of $3.30 per U.S. domestic flight segment of a passenger's itinerary: a flight segment is defined as one takeoff and landing; (b) up to $18 per roundtrip in local airport charges; and (c) September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement originating at a U.S. airport, up to $5 per one way or $10 per roundtrip. Virgin Island / Puerto Rico fares do not include government taxes and fees of $14.50. International fares do not include government taxes and fees up to $125 per roundtrip. Fares are subject to availability and may not be available on all flights or on all days, and may be severely restricted around certain holiday periods. Previously purchased tickets may not be exchanged for these new sale fares. Certain restrictions apply. For best results, please book early.