Columbia travelers gain the only nonstop service to Newark (EWR) and Orlando (MCO) and new service to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
DANIA BEACH, Fla., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE American: FLYY) is soaring to its third destination in South Carolina with today’s launch of affordable, nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). The new service begins just in time for summer and includes CAE’s only nonstop flights to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Orlando International Airport (MCO), along with new, nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Columbia Guests can also take advantage of seamless one-stop connections to Latin America and the Caribbean.
“Spirit’s arrival in Columbia brings South Carolina travelers easy access to some of the top destinations on the East Coast at an unmatched value,” said John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning at Spirit Airlines. “We can’t wait to welcome our Columbia Guests onboard and make it easier for travelers to visit South Carolina’s capital city.”
| Spirit Airlines Columbia (CAE) Service |
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| Destination: | Frequency: | Launch Date: |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | 3x Weekly | June 6, 2025 |
| Newark (EWR) | 4x Weekly | June 5, 2025 |
| Orlando (MCO) | 3x Weekly | June 5, 2025 |
“We are thrilled to now be able to offer the local community a cost-effective flying option in Spirit Airlines,” said Kim Crafton, Vice President of Marketing & Air Service Development at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. “Increasing air service to a community can be a long process, as our airport like many others across the nation are competing for the same service. I’m thankful our team was able to secure Spirit Airlines and I’m thankful Spirit Airlines sees a great opportunity for a successful partnership for the airport and the Midlands region.”
The Spirit Charitable Foundation commemorated the airline’s new service in Columbia with a grant of $10,000 to Palmetto Place Children and Youth Services, a nonprofit that provides a safe and supportive environment for children and teens who have faced abuse, abandonment, neglect or homelessness.
Following Spirit’s recent upgrade of its Free Spirit loyalty program, the airline is celebrating the launch of its Columbia service with a Free Spirit loyalty program promotion* where members can earn 1,500 bonus points on roundtrip flights and 750 bonus points on one-way flights to and from Columbia (CAE). Travel must be booked by June 10, 2025, and flown by July 9, 2025. The Free Spirit loyalty program is free to join and is the fastest way to earn rewards and status.
Spirit first launched its South Carolina service at Myrtle Beach (MYR) more than 25 years ago and began service at Charleston (CHS) in 2023.
Credit: worldairlinenews.com
