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Spirit Airlines Just Launched Fort Lauderdale–Key West Flights

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Sandals’ All-Inclusive Dunn’s River Resort Just Reopened, Beginning Jamaica’s Tourism Comeback

This short film is a quick look into the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River, shot on location this weekend. Ocho Rios has a new electricity this week, the kind that signals a turning point for the island of Jamaica. After weeks of preparation and tight coordination across communities and tourism partners, the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River has officially […]

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Spirit, JetBlue Terminate Merger Agreement

Spirit and JetBlue have officially terminated their merger agreement, a few months after a federal judge prevented Jetblue’s purchase after an antitrust challenge by the US Justice Department. The move was done by “mutual agreement,” according to a statement. “After discussing our options with our advisors and JetBlue, we concluded that current regulatory obstacles will […]

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Spirit Airlines Is Adding New Nonstop Caribbean Flights

Following the lead of Delta, ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is launching flights to the Caribbean’s newest airport next year. Beginning March 28, Spirit will be operating nonstop flights from both Orlando and Fort Lauderdale to the Mexican Caribbean hotspot of Tulum. “Tulum is an increasingly popular choice for leisure travelers, and our direct flights from Florida will make […]

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Avelo Is Launching Connecticut-Puerto Rico Flights

Low-cost carrier Avelo is launching its first Caribbean destination: the island of Puerto Rico. The carrier has announced plans for nonstop service between Tweed-New Haven Airport and San Juan’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Avelo is operating the route twice weekly, with service on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with the route set to kick off on […]

Spirit Airlines Is Adding New Nonstop Caribbean Flights

It’s been a big month for Puerto Rico’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. First, ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines announced plans to add seven new routes from the US mainland to Puerto Rico. And now another airline is at it, with Spirit Airlines’ plan to launch five new nonstop routes to Puerto Rico this spring. On […]

Spirit Airlines Is Adding More Nonstop Flights to Aruba

Spirit Airlines is adding more flights to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba early next year, Caribbean Journal has learned. The low-cost carrier is adding a second nonstop flight between Fort Lauderdale and Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport starting Feb. 8, 2023. That will mean a total of two weekly flights between Fort Lauderdale and […]

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Spirit Airlines Just Added Another Flight to St Maarten

Spirit Airlines has officially expanded its nonstop flight service to St Maarten, Caribbean Journal has learned. The low-cost carrier has added a second weekly flight between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport. The new flight complements weekly Saturday service from Fort Lauderdale, which had for years been the only flight […]

Spirit Airlines Just Launched More Nonstop Flights to Mexico

Spirit Airlines has added a pair of new nonstop routes to Mexico, Caribbean Journal has learned. The low-cost carrier this week started new service from both Austin and Houston to Monterrey in northeast Mexico. Both flights will be operating daily, according to the company. “It’s exciting to launch service in Monterrey with a milestone route […]

JetBlue Ups Offer to Acquire Spirit

JetBlue has announced that it has “enhanced” its proposal to acquire low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines. The deal would amount to $33 per share, offering what JetBlue called “both superior financial value and greater certainty” than a competing offer by low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines. “By creating a national competitor to the Big Four airlines, this transaction […]

Spirit Airlines Launching Miami-Puerto Rico Flights

Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is launching a new daily flight to Puerto Rico, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new flight will operate daily from Miami to San Juan, part of the carrier’s expansion to Miami International Airport. The flights between MIA and San Juan’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport will kick off on Nov. 17, […]

Spirit Adding New Flights to Mexico

Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is adding a pair of new routes to Mexico, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company is launching new daily routes from Houston and Austin to Monterrey International Airport. Spirit already operates flights to Mexican destinations including Cancun, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta. “We’re excited about growing our international service from Texas […]

St Thomas Is Getting New Flights From Miami

One of the Caribbean’s hottest destinations is set for a new route from Miami. As part of its expansion to Miami, Spirit Airlines will kick off new flights to St Thomas, US Virgin Islands beginning in November. The new nonstop service, which is slated to debut Nov. 18, will operate three times each week. It’s […]