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Spirit Airlines Inc. (stylized as spirit) is a major American ultra-low-cost carrier headquartered in Miramar, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. Spirit operates scheduled flights throughout the United States and in the Caribbean and Latin America. Spirit was the eighth largest passenger carrier in North America as of 2020, as well as the largest ultra-low-cost carrier in North America.

"Spirit Air" redirects here. Not to be confused with Air spirit, Spirit of Manila Airlines, or Spirit AeroSystems.

Spirit Airlines
IATA ICAO Callsign
NK NKS SPIRIT WINGS
Founded1983 (1983) (as Charter One Airlines)
Commenced operations
  • 1990 (1990)
  • May 29, 1992 (1992-05-29) (as Spirit Airlines)
AOC #GTIA770S[1]
Operating bases
Frequent-flyer programFree Spirit[2]
Fleet size188[3]
Destinations83
Traded as
  • NYSE: SAVE
  • Russell 2000 Component
HeadquartersMiramar, Florida, United States
Key people
  • Ted Christie (CEO)
  • Scott M. Haralson (Senior Vice President & CFO)
  • John Bendoraitis (Executive Vice President & COO)
  • Matt Klein (Senior Vice President & CCO)
Revenue US$3.23 billion (2018)[4]
Operating income US$350.91 million (2018)
Net income US$155.75 million (2018)[4]
Total assets US$5.165 billion (2018)
Total equity US$1.929 billion (2018)
Employees8,938 (2020)[5]
Websitespirit.com

As of July 2022, JetBlue has made an offer to acquire Spirit for US$3.8 billion. On October 19, 2022, the deal was approved by a majority of the airline's voting shareholders,[6] but the offer awaits approval by government regulators.


History



Establishment 1964–2006


The company initially started as Clippert Trucking Company in 1964.[7][8] The company changed its name to Ground Air Transfer, Inc., in 1974. The airline service was founded in 1983 in Macomb County, Michigan, by Ned Homfeld as Charter One Airlines, a Detroit-based charter tour operator providing travel packages to entertainment destinations such as Atlantic City, Las Vegas, and the Bahamas.[7]


1990s


In 1990, Charter One began scheduled service from Boston and Providence, Rhode Island, to Atlantic City. On May 29, 1992, Charter One brought jet aircraft into the fleet and changed its name to Spirit Airlines.[7][9] Scheduled flights between Detroit and Atlantic City began on June 1, 1992.[9] Scheduled flights between Boston and Providence began on June 15, 1992.[9]

On April 2, 1993, Spirit Airlines began scheduled service to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and St. Petersburg, Florida.[9] Flights between Atlantic City and Fort Myers, Florida, began on September 25, 1993.[10] Service at Philadelphia began in 1994.[11] During the next five years, Spirit expanded further, increasing service from Detroit and adding service in new markets such as Myrtle Beach, Los Angeles, and New York City.

In the summer of 1994, Spirit Airlines overbooked flights, and 1,400 customers' tickets were canceled.[12] The overbooking occurred because Spirit Airlines had given incorrect instructions to travel agents, causing those tickets not to be valid, even though the customers had paid for the flights.[12] In response to criticism, Spirit Airlines said it would make sure all paid customers would always be able to fly to their destination, even if Spirit Airlines had to book them on a competitor's airline.[12]

In 1996, Janet Patton became Spirit Airlines' first woman pilot, and in 1998 she became the first woman captain. At the time Spirit was utilizing DC-9 and MD-80 aircraft.

Spirit initially had their headquarters in Eastpointe, Michigan (formerly East Detroit) in Metro Detroit.[13] It relocated its headquarters in November 1999, moving to Miramar, Florida, in the Miami Metropolitan Area.[7][14] Prior to the decision to move the headquarters to Miramar, Spirit considered Atlantic City, New Jersey and Detroit, Michigan.[15]


2000s


In 2000, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) fined Spirit Airlines $67,000 for violating federal regulations on cabin and seat markings and placards.[16] Discrepancies were found in the marking and placarding of emergency equipment, passenger seats, storage areas and doors on eight of Spirit's DC9 and MD80 aircraft.[17][18]

In November 2001, Spirit inaugurated service to San Juan, Puerto Rico, and implemented a fully integrated Spanish-language customer service plan including a website and dedicated reservation line.[19]

In the fall of 2003, Spirit resumed flights to Washington, D.C.'s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, which were suspended after the September 11 attacks. Spirit also began service to Grand Cayman, San Francisco, and Boston in 2006, and in 2007 filed DOT applications to offer service to Costa Rica, Haiti, the Netherlands Antilles and Venezuela.[citation needed]

In January 2005, Ben Baldanza was hired as President of Spirit with the goal of making the company profitable. In 2006, following an investment by Indigo Partners, Baldanza was elevated to the CEO role and held the position for 10 years. This included a complete transformation of the business model and a public offering in 2011.

In 2006, Spirit exercised options to order 30 Airbus A320-200 aircraft for further expansion. Deliveries began in March 2010.[20]

On June 3, 2008, Spirit Airlines made a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notice) application to potentially relocate or lay off hundreds of pilots and flight attendants, and the closure of their San Juan and LaGuardia crew bases.[21] In September 2008, Spirit began placing advertisements on the side of aircraft, overhead bins, tray tables, seatback inserts and bulkheads.[22]

In May 2009, after more than four years of inconclusive negotiations between the airline and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), Spirit pilots overwhelmingly (98% of votes) voted in favor of strike action over compensation, work rules, and benefits. At that time, Spirit pilots were among the lowest-paid Airbus pilots in the United States. On June 12, 2010, Spirit grounded its flights when its unionized pilots walked out on strike, stranding thousands of passengers. This was the first passenger airline strike by American ALPA-represented pilots since Comair in 2001.[23][24] On June 15, negotiations between the airline and ALPA resumed, and a tentative agreement was reached late in the evening on June 16. The tentative agreement, which Spirit pilots later ratified by a 74% margin[failed verification], brought Spirit pilots' compensation and benefits in line with comparable Airbus operators in the US. Flights eventually resumed on June 18.[25]

In 2007, Spirit Plus was rebranded as "Big Front Seat" and business class service was discontinued. For an additional fee, a person could choose "Big Front Seat", or upgrade at the airport. In December 2010, Spirit Airlines introduced the Free Spirit World MasterCard.[26]


2010s


In April 2010, Spirit Airlines became the first U.S. airline to charge passengers for carry-on bags.[27] They were later followed by Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines.[28]

In April 2012, citing the airline's strict refund policy, Spirit Airlines representative Misty Pinson announced that the airline would not issue a refund to dying veteran Jerry Meekins, who had purchased a non-refundable ticket between Florida and Atlantic City.[29] The 76-year-old Vietnam veteran and Marine tried to get his $197 back after learning his esophageal cancer was terminal and being told by his doctor not to fly.[30] The decision caused outrage among veterans' groups and the general public, some of whom threatened to boycott Spirit unless both a refund and apology were issued. On May 4, Spirit CEO Ben Baldanza apologized for how the situation was handled and personally refunded Meekins' ticket. Additionally, the airline made a $5,000 donation to the Wounded Warrior Project in Meekins' name.[31]

In August 2013, Spirit reached an agreement on a new five-year deal with the Transport Workers Union of America, who represent the airline's flight dispatchers.[32]

In November 2014, Morgan Stanley named Spirit the top growth airline pick for investors.[33]

In January 2016, former AirTran CEO Robert L. Fornaro replaced Baldanza as CEO.[34] This prompted rumors of a merger with Frontier Airlines,[35] which would have created the largest ultra-low-cost carrier in the Americas.[36] Fornaro announced the airline would be teaming up with the Disney Institute to “create a common purpose and a fresh set of service standards”, and changing policies internally to create a more welcoming environment.[37]

In November 2017, Spirit's on-time performance was second in the country, behind only Delta Air Lines, a significant improvement from December 2015, when it ranked last among thirteen airlines with 68.7% of flights arriving on time.[38] In February 2018, Spirit was the only airline in North America to make the list of the top 10 safest in the world.[39]

In May 2018, Spirit announced that they would be the first ultra-low-cost carrier to fit their aircraft with high-speed WiFi access that started in fall 2018. All of their aircraft were expected to be equipped with WiFi by summer 2019.[40]

On December 23, 2019, Spirit Airlines announced its intention to purchase 100 new Airbus A320neo family aircraft.[41]


2020s


In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Spirit Airlines received $334 million in aid in the form of grants and loans via the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES); the money was used to fund employees until September 30. In July of that same year, the company announced that it would put 20–30% of its employees on leave of absence in October.[5] In August, some pilots and flight attendants agreed to take a voluntary leave of absence or have their work schedule temporarily reduced to avoid layoffs.[42]

In July 2020, a passenger died of COVID-19 on a Spirit Airlines flight.[43] Spirit Airlines claimed it notified the Centers for Disease Control but there was no record of the contact. Passengers on the flight were not informed that they were around an infected individual.[43]

On February 7, 2022, Spirit announced its intention to be acquired by Frontier Airlines pending regulatory approval, with Frontier Airlines stock being the surviving entity.[44] The deal would make the combined airline the fifth largest airline in the U.S.[45][46] On July 27, 2022, Sprit announced that its shareholders would reject Frontier's offer.[47]

On April 5, 2022, JetBlue announced its proposal to acquire Spirit for $33 per share in cash, equivalent to $3.6 billion.[48][49] On May 2, Spirit said its board of directors has decided not to consider JetBlue's proposal. According to Spirit Airlines, JetBlue's proposed acquisition would be unlikely to be approved by the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division because it would likely believe that an ultra-low-cost carrier being purchased by a higher-fare airline would increase fares for consumers. Spirit noted that the Antitrust Division is looking into JetBlue's strategic partnership with American Airlines for the same reason.[50]

On July 28, JetBlue announced it had reached an agreement to purchase Spirit for $33.50 per share, with additional inducements for Spirit shareholders.[51] If the deal goes through, the unified company will become the fifth-largest airline based in the United States.[51]


Corporate affairs



Ownership


Spirit Airlines, Inc. is a Delaware corporation[52] that is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: SAVE).



The key trends for Spirit Airlines are (years ending December 31):

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Turnover ($m) 1,932 2,141 2,320 2,644 3,323 3,831
Net profit after tax ($m) 225 317 263 416 156 335
Number of employees (average FTE) 3,722 4,326 5,159 6,100 7,110 8,077
Number of passengers ('flight segments')(m) 14.3 17.9 21.6 24.2 29.3 34.5
Passenger load factor (%) 86.7 84.7 84.7 83.1 83.9 84.4
Number of aircraft (at year end) 65 79 95 112 128 145
Notes/sources [52][53] [52][54] [52][54] [52] [52] [55]

Headquarters


Spirit has its headquarters at 2800 Executive Way, Miramar, Florida,[52] having moved there from its previous Eastpointe location in 1999. As of 2016 there were 600 located in the office. Chris Sloan of Airways Magazine stated that the building was "nondescript low slung".[56] Sloan added that the interior, prior to a 2014 renovation, was, "To put it charitably, [...] a dump", but that employees felt ownership over the office.[56]

In 2019 the airline announced that it would move to a new headquarters of up to 500,000-square-foot (46,000 m2) in the Dania Pointe development in Dania Beach, Florida, spending $250 million. The airline anticipates that it will house 1,000 employees.[57]


Business model


Under CEO Ben Baldanza, Spirit began a transition to an ultra-low-cost carrier, following a fare model involving charging for amenities that are often included in the base ticket price of traditional carriers. Passengers who wanted to customize their itinerary or seat selection paid an add-on fee for each additional feature, which enabled the carrier to earn ancillary revenue in excess of 40% of total revenue.[58] These included having an agent print a boarding pass at check-in versus doing it online or at a kiosk,[59] for any large carry-on or checked bags, progressive fees for overweight bags, selected seat assignments, travel insurance, and more.[60]


Controversy


Spirit Airlines has been the subject of complaints, and to punitive actions by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT). Most of the claims against the company were for allegations of deceptive advertising practices, customer service, and the airline's policies for charging additional fees at the time of purchase:


Destinations


Main article: List of Spirit Airlines destinations

Spirit currently flies to 83 destinations throughout Central America, the Caribbean, South America, and the United States. As of July 2022, It maintains crew bases at Atlanta, Atlantic City, Chicago–O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Houston–Intercontinental, Las Vegas, Miami, and Orlando.[69][70]


Fleet


A Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200 in the current "Bare Fare" livery, introduced in 2014
A Spirit Airlines Airbus A319-100 in the earlier blue paint scheme, used from 2007 until 2014
A Spirit Airlines Airbus A319-100 painted in the grayscale livery used from 2002 until 2007

Current fleet


As of June 2022, the Spirit Airlines fleet consists entirely of Airbus A320 and A320neo family aircraft.[71] February 2020 fleet plan outlines 293 aircraft planned by 2027.[72] An order of 100 additional aircraft with 50 options was announced in October 2019.[73][74]

Spirit Airlines fleet
Aircraft In
service		 Orders Passengers Notes
C Y Total
Airbus A319-100 31 — 10 135 145
Airbus A319neo — 31 TBA To be the first Airbus A319neo operator in the United States.
Airbus A320-200 64 — 8 174 182
Airbus A320neo 63 73 Orders include 50 options
Airbus A321-200 30 — 8 220 228
Airbus A321neo — 31 8 227 235 First delivery expected early 2023
Total 188 135[75]

Historical fleet


The following aircraft formerly operated in the Spirit Airlines fleet:[citation needed]

Spirit Airlines historical fleet
Aircraft Total Introduced Retired Replacement
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-21 3 1995 1997 Airbus A320 family
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 6 1992 2003
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 7
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-41 2 1996
McDonnell Douglas MD-81 6 1999 2005
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 15 1998 2007
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 15 2010
McDonnell Douglas MD-87 1 2000 2009

Services



Frequent-flyer program


Spirit Airlines Frequent-flyer program is called Free Spirit, entitled as such due to the state of persons who travel using Spirit Airlines.[76] Spirit has a three-tier frequent flyer status program. The tiers are Free Spirit Member, Silver (Earn 2,000 status qualifying points in a calendar year), and Gold (Earn 5,000 status qualifying points in a calendar year).


Incidents and accidents



See also



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[de] Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines ist eine US-amerikanische Billigfluggesellschaft mit Sitz in Miramar, Florida und Basis auf dem Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
- [en] Spirit Airlines

[es] Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines, Inc. es una aerolínea de bajo costo estadounidense que opera vuelos regulares a través de Estados Unidos. La compañía tiene su sede en Miramar (Florida) en el área metropolitana de Miami.[2] La aerolínea mantiene actualmente sus bases en Fort Lauderdale (Florida) y Detroit (Míchigan), así como centrales en otras ciudades como Atlantic City y Nueva Jersey. Más de la mitad de los vuelos de la compañía son a destinos de Estados Unidos.

[fr] Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines (code AITA : NK ; code OACI : NKS) est une compagnie aérienne américaine à bas coûts, dont le siège social est à Fort Lauderdale, en Floride.

[it] Spirit Airlines

La Spirit Airlines è una compagnia aerea low-cost statunitense che ha la sede a Miramar, in Florida e le basi a Fort Lauderdale, sempre in Florida, e a Detroit, in Michigan.

[ru] Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines — американская бюджетная авиакомпания, базирующаяся в Мирамаре, Флорида с основными направлениями полётов в Северной и Южной Америке[1]. Spirit Airlines в настоящее время использует хабы в Форт-Лодердейле (Флорида) и Детройте (Мичиган). Более половины полётов компании производятся на Багамские острова, Острова Карибского моря и в Латинскую Америку.


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