Spirit Airlines Announces Service from Niagara Falls, New York to Fort Lauderdale and Myrtle Beach

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Miramar, Florida - Spirit Airlines today announced that it will begin non-stop service from Niagara Falls, New York to Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offering upstate New Yorkers and Canadians easy access to ultra low fares throughout the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America.
In addition, starting on May 5, 2011, Spirit will seasonally operate three flights per week between Niagara Falls and Myrtle Beach.

“This is fantastic news for communities in Western New York,” said Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. “This new air service will provide access to new domestic and international markets, bringing more business opportunities and travelers to this region of New York.”

Henry M. Sloma, Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Acting Chairman said, “I am extremely pleased that less than one year after the opening of our new terminal we are able to welcome Spirit Airlines to Niagara Falls. Their arrival signifies our firm commitment of expanding service and adding destinations. Spirit will provide first class service and pocketbook friendly low fares that are sure to be popular with residents in Niagara and southern Ontario.”

In addition to Niagara Falls being a tourist destination in itself, the Niagara Falls International Airport is also conveniently located near Buffalo, New York and just across the border from Toronto, Canada.