Saturday, May 25, 2024
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) has announced the opening of a new crew base for pilots at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in September 2024, as part of its efforts to improve operational reliability. Initially, Spirit plans to station around 200 pilots in Newark, with additional supervisors and support staff to follow.
Crew bases are airport stations where flight crews typically begin and end their trips. Newark is an ideal location for the new pilot crew base due to its strategic position within Spirit’s network and its substantial flight schedule. Spirit has become the second-largest carrier at EWR, operating up to 32 peak day departures and serving 22 destinations, including seven new destinations added in the past year. The airline started its EWR service in October 2016.
“We’re continuously focused on running a strong, reliable operation, and our growth at EWR paired with the airport’s location in the nation’s largest metropolitan area make Newark ideal for our next Pilot crew base,” said John Bendoraitis, Spirit’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “Spirit has a long history of serving New Jersey travelers, and this investment reflects our commitment to our Guests and Team Members in the Garden State. We thank the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Newark Liberty International Airport and our community partners for their continued support.”
The new pilot crew base at EWR will complement Spirit’s existing crew bases in Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Detroit (DTW), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Houston (IAH), Las Vegas (LAS), Miami (MIA), and Orlando (MCO).
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