Spirit Airlines has long had a competitive hub at lower-cost Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL). Now the growing carrier is planning to expand to nearby Miami International Airport (MIA) in October following the moves of other low-cost carriers.

Spirit Airlines is planning to fly from MIA up to 30 domestic and international destinations starting on October 6, 2021.

Current Spirit routes from the FLL hub:

Frontier Airlines has also been expanding at MIA along with Southwest Airlines.

This will put increased pressure on American Airlines’ hub at MIA.

Top Copyright Photo: Spirit Airlines Airbus A320-271N WL N932NK (msn 10008) (Spirit Untamed) BWI (Brian McDonough). Image: 953897.

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