Spirit Airlines expands with three new routes amid network restructuring

Delta uses Boeing 757-200s with more amenities for the Detroit-Orange County route, making them more expensive than Spirit's A320s. In contrast, Southwest offers multiple daily flights between Reno and San Diego compared to Spirit's thrice-weekly schedule.

Since exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March after financial struggles exacerbated by the pandemic, Spirit has been restructuring its network. This includes adding over 30 new routes while cutting unprofitable ones. The airline aims to focus on routes with limited competition as it adapts to current passenger trends favoring premium carriers.

Onboard changes at Spirit include revamped fare classes like "Go Savvy" and "Go Comfy," offering bundled services such as complimentary seat selection, baggage options, snacks, beverages, priority boarding, and extra-legroom or blocked middle seats. The "Go Big" fare now includes free bags, WiFi, snacks, drinks, priority check-in and boarding without change or cancellation fees.