Spirit Airlines announced that it will add two new pilot and cabin crew bases at Miami International Airport (MIA) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). It will be initially adding more than 100 pilots and 200 flight attendants at home bases, with additional crew, supervisors, and support functions later in the year.
The new bases will complement Spirit’s existing bases in Atlantic City (ACY), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Detroit (DTW), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Las Vegas (LAS), and Orlando (MCO).
“We are always evaluating our network for opportunities to improve our operating performance. Our flight options continue to expand. These new crew bases are reasons to celebrate because our passengers, team members, and communities win,” said John Bendoraitis , Spirit Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the airline.
“While adding jobs and increasing staffing at stations with a high concentration of flight activity; we will have better access to major metropolitan hubs for talent recruitment. At the same time Spirit team members will gain attractive new home base options and additional commuting opportunities,” he added.
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Spirit’s presence at MIA began in October 2021 with service to nine destinations. Growing then to a total of 30 nonstop domestic and international routes in January 2022. This includes destinations such as Barranquilla (BAQ), Bogota (BOG), Cali (CLO), Guatemala (GUA), Medellin (MDE), San Pedro Sula (SAP), San Jose (SJO), San Salvador (SAL), Santo Domingo (SDQ) and Tegucigalpa (XPL).
This made it Miami’s second-largest carrier. According to data obtained by Aviacionline through Cirium, it has a supply of 6.3% of the airport’s seats by March 2022.
“As the second-largest passenger airline at MIA, Spirit is one of the main reasons Miami-Dade County once again welcomes a record number of visitors to our community. We look forward to seeing their presence continue to grow in our county’s largest economic engine,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
At Atlanta, Spirit currently ranks as the third-largest airline by passenger count, operating nonstop flights to 19 destinations.
“Job creation and economic growth are among the top priorities at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport,” said ATL General Manager Balram “B” Bheodari.
