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(April 28, 2006) – Spirit Airlines announces new service from Myrtle Beach to Boston’s Logan International Airport. Service starts August 15, 2006. “We’re ecstatic to give Myrtle Beach more Spirit!” said Barry Biffle, Chief Marketing Officer of Spirit Airlines. “Area customers have been asking for more Spirit service from Myrtle Beach and we’re delighted to offer Boston as our next destination. Boston is a perfect getaway for leisure and business travelers alike. This service will be just in time for leaf-peepers.” “We welcome the announcement of Spirit Airlines’ new daily service between Myrtle Beach and Boston and the New England area as well their expanded service to both the New York and New Jersey markets,” said Robert Kemp, Director of the Myrtle Beach International Airport. “Not only is Myrtle Beach a major tourist destination for residents in these three regions of the country, but also all three areas are very popular destinations for Carolina residents. Spirit’s decision to increase daily flight activity at MYR will offer regional residents additional opportunities to obtain affordable flights. It also underscores the fact that the Myrtle Beach International Airport is well located to support the air service enhancements needed to sustain strong economic growth in this region of the Carolinas.” This new service will be flown with Spirit Airbus A319 aircraft holding 138 passengers with 8 in Spirit Plus Business Class and 130 in comfortable coach class. Spirit will complete its transition to an all-new Airbus fleet by this fall and have the youngest fleet in the industry. Schedule Effective August 15, 2006 is currently available through spiritair.com or through Spirit’s call center and will be accessible through all other distribution systems next week.
From Myrtle Beach to:	Depart	Arrive	Flight Number	Stops
Boston	1:15 pm	3:30 pm	114	0
To Myrtle Beach from:	Depart	Arrive	Flight Number	Stops
Boston	10:05 am	12:20 pm	119	0
Fares Introductory coach fares between Myrtle Beach and Boston start at $79* each way. Fares must be booked on spiritair.com by May 31, 2006 for Tuesday/Wednesday travel through December 15, 2006. Fares and schedules will be available through other distribution systems next week. * Fares must be booked on spiritair.com by 11:59 ET May 31, 2006 for travel Tuesdays/ Wednesdays, 8/15/06through 12/15/06. Fares are for coach class, reflect the spiritair.com discount, and are $5 less each way than fares offered at Spirit’s call center. Fares are each way based on round-trip purchase and roundtrip travel is required. These fares require a 21-day advance purchase and a 2 night minimum stay. Fares do not include (a) a segment tax of $3.30 per U.S. domestic flight segment of a passenger's itinerary: a flight segment is defined as one takeoff and landing; (b) up to $18 per round trip in local airport charges; and (c) September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement originating at a U.S. airport, up to $5 per one way or $10 per round trip. International fares do not include Government taxes and fees up to $125 per round trip. Fares are subject to availability and may not be available on all flights on all days. Certain restrictions apply. For best results, please book early. About Spirit Airlines Fort Lauderdale-based Spirit Airlines with hubs in Detroit and Fort Lauderdale offers service to 30 cities in the United States, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean. Spirit Airlines offers low fares without compromise. Spirit’s full-frill, low fare service includes new airplanes with all leather seats, coach and business class and also offers one of the most attractive frequent flier programs on the planet with no blackouts and seats available on every flight. For the 411 on fares, schedules and reservations click or call: Spirit Airlines or call 1-800-772-7117 (en Español, 1-800-756-7117).