Spirit Airlines launches exclusive nonstop fort Myers to Puerto Rico service for 30th anniversary

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Spirit Airlines is marking three decades of service to Southwest Florida by initiating the sole nonstop flight connecting Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Since its inaugural landing in Fort Myers in 1993, Spirit has expanded its offerings to provide nonstop service to 14 destinations and achieve 20 peak-day departures spanning from the Midwest to the East Coast.

Expressing gratitude to Fort Myers for its enduring support, John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning at Spirit Airlines, stated, “RSW is a great, long-time partner of Spirit Airlines, and we’re thankful to the Fort Myers community for their continued support as we add the only nonstop service to SJU on our 30th anniversary. The addition of nonstop service to San Juan creates an exciting opportunity to connect the two vibrant communities with reliable and convenient service.”

The introduction of Spirit’s new service to San Juan builds upon the airline’s recent expansion, which included the launch of three new routes from RSW to Charleston (CHS), Norfolk (ORF), and Richmond (RIC) in November.

Fort Myers (RSW) Service Schedule:

• Atlanta (ATL)*: Daily
• Atlantic City (ACY): 1-2x Daily
• Boston (BOS)*: 1-2x Daily
• Charleston (CHS)*: 2x Weekly
• Chicago (ORD): 1-3x Daily
• Columbus (CMH)*: 2-3x Weekly
• Detroit (DTW): 1-3x Daily
• Indianapolis (IND)*: 1-2x Daily
• Nashville (BNA)*: Daily
• Norfolk (ORF)*: 2-3x Weekly
• Philadelphia (PHL)*: 3-7x Weekly
• Pittsburgh (PIT)*: 4-7x Weekly
• Richmond (RIC)*: 2x Weekly
• San Juan (SJU) NEW: 4x Weekly
  *Seasonal routes

Ben Siegel, CPA, C.M., Executive Director of the Lee County Port Authority, expressed delight at the new nonstop flights to San Juan, emphasizing the appeal of the destination as the most sought-after Caribbean location at RSW. He highlighted the opportunities for Southwest Florida travelers to connect with Puerto Rico and for Fort Myers to welcome business partners and visitors.

Spirit Airlines remains dedicated to enhancing the guest experience with ongoing investments, including:

• A fuel-efficient Fit Fleet® and plans for additional brand-new planes in 2024.
• Recent cabin enhancements, featuring wider seats, added cushion, new headrests, and upgrades to the unique Big Front Seat®.
• Fast onboard Wi-Fi enabling guests to stream content from various services.

Recognitions for Spirit Airlines include being named Value Airline of the Year by Aviation Week Network’s Air Transport World (ATW) in the ATW 2023 Airline Industry Achievement Awards. The carrier also received a Four Star Low-Cost Carrier (LCC) rating in the 2024 APEX/IFSA Awards, based on passenger feedback. Safety accolades include the FAA’s “Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence” for the fifth consecutive year, and the Spirit Charitable Foundation was honored as a Gold Winner in the 2023 Magellan Awards for Giving Back by Travel Weekly.

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