Spirit Airlines to expand network with new flights to Savannah

Spirit Airlines is set to expand its network by adding Savannah, Georgia, as a new destination this summer, marking its first new city since emerging from bankruptcy last month. Starting August 14, the airline will operate a daily nonstop flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Additional nonstop flights from Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, and Nashville will commence in October.

Savannah is Spirit's third new destination this year, following Chattanooga and Columbia. This expansion is part of a strategic shift focusing on smaller cities, with flights to key markets offered only on peak travel days. Industry observers have compared this approach to Allegiant Air's model, known for its limited and strategic flight days.

John Kirby, Spirit's vice president of network planning, stated, "We look forward to welcoming our Savannah guests onboard soon and offering them new, elevated travel options with unmatched value to visit exciting destinations across the East Coast and Midwest."