Spirit Airlines will brighten the skies of Philadelphia with lots more yellow planes this Spring. The carrier has announced it's adding seven new destinations and increasing service to Cancun (CUN) from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
The expansion will begin with nonstop New Orleans (MSY) service launching on Feb. 16, 2022, followed by new routes to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (BQN), Nashville (BNA), Houston (IAH), Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ), Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ) and over to the West Coast at Oakland/San Francisco (OAK) by May 18, 2022.
The additions of Aguadilla and Oakland unlock totally new, unserved markets for PHL, saving Guests valuable time and expense by eliminating costly connections.
Spirit Airlines Routes at PHL:
Destination: | Flights Available: | Launch Date: |
New Orleans (MSY) NEW | Daily | Feb. 16 |
Aguadilla, PR (BQN) NEW | 4 flights per week | Apr. 20 |
Nashville (BNA) NEW | Daily | May 11 |
Houston (IAH) NEW | Daily | May 11 |
Punta Cana, DR (PUJ) NEW | 4 flights per week | May 18 |
Montego Bay, JM (MBJ) NEW | 3 flights per week | May 18 |
Oakland/San Francisco (OAK) NEW | Daily | May 18 |
Atlanta (ATL) | Daily | Existing Service |
Cancun, MX (CUN) | Daily | Increasing service Apr. 20 |
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | Daily | Existing Service |
Detroit (DTW) | Daily | Existing Service |
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | 3-4 flights per day | Existing Service |
Fort Myers (RSW) | 3-4 flights per week | Existing Service |
Las Vegas (LAS) | Daily | Existing Service |
Los Angeles (LAX) | Daily | Existing Service |
Miami (MIA) | Daily | Existing Service |
Myrtle Beach (MYR) | Daily | Existing Service |
Orlando (MCO) | 3-4 flights per day | Existing Service |
San Juan, PR (SJU) | 1-2 flights per day | Existing Service |
Tampa (TPA) | Daily | Existing Service |
Spirit began operations at PHL in 2013 with service to Dallas (DFW), Las Vegas (LAS) and Myrtle Beach (MYR), and gradually added service over the years. With the seven new routes, Spirit will now serve 20 destinations in the U.S. and the Caribbean from PHL.
"This is wonderful news for PHL, our passengers and our region," said PHL CEO Chellie Cameron. In addition to offering more options to popular vacation destinations, Spirit will be the only airline at PHL serving Oakland and Aguadilla nonstop. This is especially important for our passengers wanting to visit friends and relatives."
"Philadelphia has been a great partner of Spirit Airlines for a long time, and we're thankful to the airport team for enabling this opportunity to add many more popular, nonstop destinations for our Guests," said Matt Klein, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. "This expansion is particularly exciting because of the variety of destinations stretching from the Pacific Coast, to popular spots in the Southern U.S., and three new options for Caribbean getaways."
Source: Spirit Airlines