Spirit Airlines Launches New Flight Service From San Jose, California

Spirit Airlines begins nonstop service from its seventh California airport, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC). The launch provides economical travel choices for San José residents, including two daily flights to Las Vegas (LAS) and daily flights to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and San Diego (SAN). It also serves as a convenient gateway for travelers flying to the Southern Bay Area.

Spirit’s new SJC was created to commemorate the service launch. Visitors can join the Free Spirit® loyalty programme and take advantage of the temporary Double Points promotion for travel to/from SJC. Members must make their reservations by July 7 at 11:59 PM ET and depart by September 30 to be eligible. The quickest way to earn prizes and status is through Free Spirit®, which is free to join.

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Spirit Airlines also gave a student at a nearby flight school with hopes of becoming a commercial airline pilot a $10,000 scholarship to mark the launch of its new service in San José. A student in the Professional flying Programme at San Jose State University will be able to use the scholarship to assist defray the cost of flying training at Trade Winds Aviation in San José.

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Spirit Airlines Vice President of Network Planning John Kirby said, “We can’t wait to welcome our Silicon Valley Guests onboard one of the industry’s newest fleets and fly them to these three great destinations, as well as give back to the community through the Spirit Charitable Foundation. Travellers will find San José to have a lot to offer, and with our reasonable rates, it will be simpler for them to explore the Bay Area.