Spirit orders 20 new 321's

[suupah]

http://ir.spirit.com/releasedetail.cfm?Releaseid=772595

June 20, 2013
Spirit Airlines Orders 20 New Airbus A321 Aircraft

MIRAMAR, Fla., June 20, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spirit Airlines (Nasdaq:SAVE) and Airbus announced today that they have entered into an agreement for the firm order of 20 Airbus A321 aircraft.

These aircraft are in addition to the 96 aircraft not yet delivered under Spirit's existing order and will be scheduled for delivery between 2015 and 2017.

In addition, Spirit has opted to convert 10 of its existing A320 aircraft orders to A321 aircraft that will be scheduled for delivery in 2017 and 2018. These 10 A321s as well as the additional 20 will be current engine option (ceo) models and will be outfitted with fuel-saving Sharklets.

"We are pleased to expand our partnership with Airbus and excited about the growth opportunities and additional cities we will be able to liberate from high fares with the addition of these aircraft," said Ben Baldanza, Chief Executive Officer of Spirit Airlines.

"Spirit's priority has always been to save its passengers money, while transporting them as comfortably as possible," said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. "That is exactly what the A320 Family allows the airline to achieve. These are eco-efficient machines with wonderful comfort characteristics."

The new aircraft will support Spirit's targeted growth markets in the United States, Caribbean and Latin America.

About Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines (Nasdaq:SAVE) empowers customers to save money on air travel by offering ultra low base fares with a range of optional services, allowing customers the freedom to choose only the extras they value. This innovative approach grows the traveling market and stimulates new economic activity while creating new jobs. Spirit's modern fleet, configuration and other innovations enable Spirit to burn less fuel per seat than competitors, making Spirit one of the most environmentally-friendly U.S. carriers. Spirit's all-Airbus fleet operates approximately 250 daily flights to over 50 destinations in the U.S., Latin America and Caribbean. Visit Spirit at www.spirit.com.

 

[suupah]

Great news for Ned's Kids!

 

[Caddaddy]

What does this do to upgrade time now? Rumor is 2 1/2 years soon!

 

[nordo_2]

What does this do to upgrade time now? Rumor is 2 1/2 years soon!

Is this all net growth?

 

[suupah]

20 will be growth a/c

 

[oldxfr8dog]

Seating, what, 350 folks or so?

 

[king10pin02]

Seating, what, 350 folks or so?

Prob 218 like the 321s we have now

 

[oldxfr8dog]

Prob 218 like the 321s we have now

Oh, I didn't know Spirit already had any 321s.
I was just poking fun that you fit 178 into a 320.

 

[Flyer1015]

Well they make money and people show up, so you gotta give props to Spirit. Most people are cheap and no matter how bad an airline or how sparse the service (I've walked through the SAN terminal when a Spirit Cabo flight cancelled = holy crap), people will still click on the cheapest fare online and buy the ticket with a smile.

 

[CX880]

If you think about it tho there's not much difference after the doors close on a legacy flight and spirit other than you might have 2 inches more leg room. And a free coke and attitude from the dinosaurs in the cabin.

 

[ackattacker]

If you think about it tho there's not much difference after the doors close on a legacy flight and spirit other than you might have 2 inches more leg room. And a free coke and attitude from the dinosaurs in the cabin.

For some of us the roughly 3" less makes it essentially unflyable. I suppose if you're 5'4" it makes no difference. (Look at Seatguru for seat pitch info. A Spirit A320 features 28" seat pitch, every other major carrier has at least 31".) Next time you fly in coach, take a look at where your knees are. Now imagine the seat 3" closer.

I'm about the same height as this guy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq0VOAbLAFw

(skip to about :40)

But not as tall as this guy:

http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/tall-p...irlines-flight/story?id=12499695#.UchDlvmsiSo

 

[moonship]

I'm 6'3" and fit just fine...Sure a few extra inches would be fine with me but the pre-reclined seats on the 320 are actually great to sit behind. No chance of the seat being reclined into my laptop after I get cozy.

 

[labbats]

I'm 6'3" and fit just fine...Sure a few extra inches would be fine with me but the pre-reclined seats on the 320 are actually great to sit behind. No chance of the seat being reclined into my laptop after I get cozy.

I'm 6'1" and disagree. There's no way you can put your knees straight without bumping the seat. You have to rub knees with your neighbor. I do agree with the pre-reclines though. On United 320s it seems just as cramped but you have to deal with someone's noggin in your face too.

 

[Heavy Set]

I'm 6'1" and disagree. There's no way you can put your knees straight without bumping the seat. You have to rub knees with your neighbor. I do agree with the pre-reclines though. On United 320s it seems just as cramped but you have to deal with someone's noggin in your face too.

Well, buy your neighbor a can of wine and things should work out fine... Don't be such an introvert! :laugh:

 

[BoeingBaller]

The 2 front seats sure are comfortable...

 

[jonjuan]

I'm 6'3" and fit just fine...Sure a few extra inches would be fine with me but the pre-reclined seats on the 320 are actually great to sit behind. No chance of the seat being reclined into my laptop after I get cozy.

I'm 6'2" and hung like a donkey in a Tijuana night club and those seats are tight Yikes.

 

[snap145]

im 5'9" and the seats in the cockpit are very comfy...plus the paychecks are fantabulous

 

[king10pin02]

im 5'9" and the seats in the cockpit are very comfy...plus the paychecks are fantabulous

.....after first year

 

[Smarta$$]

im 5'9" and the seats in the cockpit are very comfy...plus the paychecks are fantabulous

Fantabulous? Your FO pay is lower in most years than JetBlue's E190 FO rates.... Much lower than our A320 FO rates.

And we ain't exactly the highest paid...

 

[pilotpayne]

Fantabulous? Your FO pay is lower in most years than JetBlue's E190 FO rates.... Much lower than our A320 FO rates.

And we ain't exactly the highest paid...

If this was airlinepilotcentral you would have a bunch of spirit guys up your A-- for talk like that.