DANIA
BEACH, Fla., May 24, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today announced the
opening of a new crew base for Pilots at Newark Liberty
International Airport (EWR) in September
2024, furthering the airline's investments to enhance
operational reliability. Spirit expects to locate approximately
200 Pilots in Newark
initially, with additional supervisors and support functions to
follow.
Crew bases are the various airport stations where flight crews
typically begin and end their trips. Newark is well suited for the new Pilot crew
base thanks to its strategic location within Spirit's network and
sizeable flight schedule. Spirit has grown to become the second
largest carrier at EWR with up to 32 peak day departures and
service to 22 destinations, including seven destinations added in
the past year. The airline launched service at EWR in October 2016.
"We're continuously focused on running a strong, reliable
operation, and our growth at EWR paired with the airport's location
in the nation's largest metropolitan area make Newark ideal for our next Pilot crew base,"
said John Bendoraitis, Spirit's
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. "Spirit has a
long history of serving New Jersey
travelers, and this investment reflects our commitment to our
Guests and Team Members in the Garden State. We thank the Port
Authority of New York and
New Jersey, Newark Liberty
International Airport and our community partners for their
continued support."
The new EWR Pilot crew base will complement Spirit's additional
crew bases in Atlanta (ATL),
Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Detroit (DTW), Fort
Lauderdale (FLL), Houston
(IAH), Las Vegas (LAS),
Miami (MIA) and Orlando (MCO).
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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