Spirit Airlines Adds New Nonstop Service From St. Louis and Pensacola

Image: Spirit Airbus A319. (photo courtesy of Spirit Airlines Media)
Image: Spirit Airbus A319. (photo courtesy of Spirit Airlines Media)
Laurie Baratti
by Laurie Baratti
Last updated: 5:11 PM ET, Thu March 11, 2021

Budget carrier Spirit Airlines today announced the imminent addition of both St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to its route map.

From the 'Gateway to the West', Spirit will offer daily nonstop service to five cities, starting May 27: Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Orlando (MCO), Pensacola (PNS), Las Vegas (LAS) and Los Angeles (LAX).

Flights from St. Louis (STL)
Destination:Flights Available:Launch Date:
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)DailyMay 27, 2021
Las Vegas (LAS)DailyMay 27, 2021
Los Angeles (LAX)DailyMay 27, 2021
Orlando (MCO)DailyMay 27, 2021
Pensacola (PNS)DailyJune 10, 2021

St. Louis becomes the seventh new city that Spirit has added to its network over the past year, with new service to Louisville, Milwaukee and Pensacola announced in the past two weeks alone. As demand for air travel begins increasing, the airline plans to continue seeking out new opportunities to grow its connections.

In February, the carrier announced an accelerated delivery schedule for new Airbus aircraft to join its 'Fit Fleet'-one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the U.S.

"Growing our airline partnerships and offering more destinations is a key part of STL's strategic plan and we could not be more proud to bring Spirit Airlines to our city," said Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge, STL Director. "We look forward to these added flights and the opportunity they bring to our region."

Spirit is also launching 'More Go to the Florida Panhandle' and will offer the city's only nonstop flights to Columbus (CMH), Indianapolis (IND) and Louisville (SDF), as well as nonstop service to Austin (AUS), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Kansas City (MCI) and St. Louis (STL), starting June 10. Pensacola becomes the eighth new city to join Spirit's nationwide network in the past year.

Flights to/from Pensacola (PNS)
Destination:Flights Available:Launch Date:
Austin (AUS)Tue/Thu/SunJune 10, 2021
Columbus (CMH)Mon/Wed/Fri/SatJune 11, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)DailyJune 10, 2021
Indianapolis (IND)Mon/Wed/Fri/SatJune 11, 2021
Kansas City (MCI)Mon/Wed/Fri/SatJune 11, 2021
Louisville (SDF)Tue/Thu/SunJune 10, 2021
St. Louis (STL)DailyJune 10, 2021

"We are thrilled to welcome Spirit Airlines to Pensacola International Airport and the City of Pensacola," City of Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson said. "I look forward to offering new opportunities to connect travelers to Pensacola while continuing to expand our airport's footprint. Bringing a new airline to Pensacola is an incredible achievement at any time, but the fact that it was accomplished during a global pandemic is truly a testament to the airport's success and resilience."


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Laurie Baratti

Laurie Baratti

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Laurie Baratti is an Assistant Editor for TravelPulse. She is a San Diego-based journalist whose work has previously appeared in publications like TravelAge West, SPACE, Modern Home + Living, Montage, and Sandals Life magazines. Travel writing has long been her passion, and she is always looking for excuses to explore the world outside of her native California. Laurie is also a lifelong equestrian, a proud pet-parent, and an underground advocate of the Oxford comma.

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