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Spirit Airlines has youngest fleet among US low-cost carriers

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Spirit Airlines has youngest fleet among US low-cost carriers
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The United States' low-cost airlines have been incorporating newer aircraft into their fleets as a strategy to remain cost-efficient and competitive. This focus on modern, fuel-efficient airplanes aims to enhance performance, reliability, and reduce airline operational costs. Among major budget carriers, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Breeze Airways lead in maintaining relatively young aircraft fleets.

Spirit Airlines operates the youngest fleet compared to its competitors, with its aircraft averaging 5.9 years. The airline's fleet of 213 jets exclusively comprises the Airbus A320 family. According to data from ch-aviation, the company has 160 active aircraft. Spirit's A321neo aircraft, with its first aircraft delivered in May 2023, showcase an average age of just 0.9 years.

Frontier Airlines also employs the Airbus A320 family but has a slightly older fleet with an average age of 6.3 years. Its fleet consists of 161 jets, with active aircraft totaling 151. Frontier's A321neo, the youngest among its fleet, was first acquired in September 2022.

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Meanwhile, Breeze Airways, which also utilizes Airbus and Embraer jets, manages a fleet averaging 11.9 years in age, with older Embraer models affecting this average. The airline operates 50 jets, with 44 active and six inactive. Its relatively young Airbus A220-300 fleet has an average age of 1.9 years since the first aircraft was delivered in June 2024.

Each low-cost carrier offers distinct cabin configurations and additional passenger services. Spirit Airlines’ A321neo fleet is equipped with 235 seats, including “Go Big” and “Go Comfy” seats, while its A320neo fleet features 182 seats with similar service class options. Frontier’s A321neo and A320neo have single-class configurations with Recaro lightweight seats. Breeze Airways' A220-300 features two classes, including the “Breeze Ascent” and economy sections, each with distinctive seating features.

Through strategic investments in modern aircraft, these carriers contend for a strong market presence while striving for efficiency and competitive service offerings.

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