South Carolina's Skies Shine Brighter with Spirit Airlines' Yellow Planes Landing in Columbia this Summer

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) gains the only nonstop flights to Newark (EWR) and Orlando (MCO) and new, nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

DANIA BEACH, Fla., March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines announced today that it will touch down in the heart of South Carolina this June with new, high-value service at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). The carrier will offer nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and the only nonstop flights to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Orlando International Airport (MCO), the airport nearest to Orlando's major theme parks and attractions. Spirit's all-Airbus fleet will take off from CAE for the first time on June 5, with travel options ranging from premium to economical.

"We're excited to kick off our Columbia service just in time for summer and deliver a great value to visit some of the most popular leisure destinations along the East Coast," said John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning at Spirit Airlines. "Travelers from South Carolina's capital city will soon enjoy convenient nonstop options and Spirit's recently transformed experience on their way to various destinations with beaches, theme parks and big city attractions."

"Securing three nonstop routes on Spirit Airlines is a significant accomplishment for the airport and likewise a big win for this entire community and region," said Gregg Hornsby, Interim President & CEO and CFO at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. "We're excited to welcome the Spirit team to the airport and look forward to seeing travelers in the coming months taking advantage of these fantastic air service opportunities."

The airline first launched its South Carolina service at Myrtle Beach (MYR) more than 25 years ago and later added Charleston (CHS) to its route map in 2023.

Introductory Fare
Guests traveling between Columbia (CAE) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Newark (EWR) and Orlando (MCO) can take advantage of an introductory fare starting at $50* one-way for travel from June 5 through Aug. 12, 2025. Must be purchased 14 days in advance to be eligible. These special introductory fares are available for purchase through March 20, 2025.

Spirit's Enhanced Guest Experience
Columbia Guests can enjoy Spirit's recent transformation and new travel options, which provide an elevated and more seamless experience no matter the destination. The four new travel options include:

• Go Big to get enhanced comfort with a Big Front Seat^®, a carry-on and first checked bag, no change or cancel fees, Priority Check-in and Boarding, complimentary snacks and drinks, including alcoholic beverages and streaming access to fast Wi-Fi.
• Go Comfy to choose an aisle or window seat with no one in the middle, a carry-on bag, no change or cancel fees, priority boarding, a small snack and non-alcoholic beverage.
• Go Savvy to get a standard seat selection, carry-on bag and no change or cancel fees.
• Go to keep it simple with no extras. Standard seat selection, checked bags and other options can be purchased separately.

Recognition
Spirit was recently recognized by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) as a 2025 Four Star Low Cost Carrier. The airline's Fit Fleet^® was also named one of the world's youngest for 2025 by ch-aviation. Additionally, the carrier was recognized with the FAA's Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence for the seventh consecutive year.

*One-way fares subject to a 14-day advance purchase, valid for booking on March 5, 2025, through March 20, 2025, and travel from June 5, 2025, through Aug. 12, 2025. No Fri/Sun travel. Blackout dates: July 2, 2025, through July 7, 2025. Subject to availability.

About Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines is a leading low-fare carrier committed to delivering the best value in the sky by offering an enhanced travel experience with flexible, affordable options. Spirit serves destinations throughout the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean with its Fit Fleet®, one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the U.S. Spirit is committed to inspiring positive change in the communities it serves through the Spirit Charitable Foundation. Discover elevated travel options with exceptional value at spirit.com.

SOURCE Spirit Airlines