Proposed service would introduce low-fare
competition and create the only nonstop service between Silicon
Valley and Washington,
D.C.
DANIA
BEACH, Fla., May 23, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE), in partnership with
San José Mineta International Airport (SJC), today announced it
will apply to the U.S. Department of Transportation to launch new,
nonstop service between SJC and Ronald Reagan Washington National
Airport (DCA). Spirit is pursuing the one round-trip for limited
incumbents authorized at DCA through the passage of the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of
2024.
If approved, the new route will provide travelers with the only
nonstop, low-fare service between Silicon Valley and the nation's
capital. The service would also boost competition by introducing a
low-fare competitor and offering Bay Area travelers more choices to
reach the Washington, D.C. area.
San José is one of the largest cities in the nation without nonstop
service to Washington, D.C., and
this new flight from SJC would offer a closer, more convenient
option for millions of residents.
"Silicon Valley and Washington,
D.C., share significant ties in the technology industry. New
nonstop flights between the airports that sit at the heart of these
two communities would make travel easier and foster opportunity for
better collaboration between these influential markets," said
Matt Klein, Executive Vice President
and Chief Commercial Officer at Spirit Airlines. "Our San José
Guests have truly embraced Spirit during our first year of service
at SJC, and we appreciate the support from the SJC team and our
community partners in pursuing this new service."
"In today's digital age, there is perhaps no place more
important for our national leaders to access than the capital of
Silicon Valley," said San José Mayor Matt
Mahan. "San José is home to the experts and entrepreneurs at
the forefront of AI, data privacy and CHIPs Act implementation who
are writing the code for the future and establishing best practices
to navigate that future."
"We're excited to partner with Spirit to secure highly demanded,
nonstop service between SJC and DCA," said SJC Director of Aviation
Mookie Patel. "DCA is a uniquely
well-positioned gateway to both the center of federal
decision-making in Washington and
the booming tech center in the surrounding region. Together with
SJC's unmatched reliability and convenience for Silicon Valley –
and Spirit's low fares – this proposed service will provide
travelers between two important markets with an exceptional
customer experience end-to-end."
Spirit launched service at SJC in June
2023 and currently offers nonstop flights to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Las Vegas (LAS) and San Diego (SAN).
Spirit's Elevated Guest Experience
Spirit continues its commitment to invest in the Guest, which
entails a number of initiatives aimed at delivering the best value
in the sky:
- NEW! No change or cancel fees for all Guests.
- Spirit's Fit Fleet® is one of the youngest and most
fuel-efficient fleets in the industry.
- Cabin enhancements with wider seats, added cushion, new
headrests and upgrades to our unique Big Front Seat®.
- Fast onboard Wi-Fi that allows Guests to watch content from
streaming services.
About Spirit Airlines:
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is committed to delivering the best
value in the sky. We are the leader in providing customizable
travel options starting with an unbundled fare. This allows our
Guests to pay only for the options they choose — like bags, seat
assignments, refreshments and Wi-Fi — something we call À La
Smarte®. Our Fit Fleet® is one of the youngest and most
fuel-efficient in the United
States. We serve destinations throughout the U.S.,
Latin America and the Caribbean, making it possible for our Guests
to venture further and discover more than ever before. We are
committed to inspiring positive change in the communities where we
live and work through the Spirit Charitable Foundation. Come save
with us at spirit.com.
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