Spirit Airlines is coming to Birmingham- Shuttlesworth International Airport, marking its first time serving Alabama

Pack your bags and prepare to travel because Spirit Airlines is launching a new service at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. On October 10, Spirit Airlines will begin daily service to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The October launch will mark the first time Spirit serves the state of Alabama.

The future is bright for Birmingham flight

In addition to providing low-fare service to south Florida, travelers will be offered one-stop connections to Latin America and the Caribbean. If the response from the community is strong, the nonstop to Fort Lauderdale could open opportunities for additional flights and destinations with Spirit Airlines.

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in the state of Alabama.

The new service comes at a time when traffic at BHM is quickly climbing. Last year, BHM served more than three million passengers at the airport, an increase of 14% over the previous year. Numbers continue to soar in 2024, with a 10% passenger growth last month.

“We can’t wait to welcome aboard Birmingham travelers looking for both an affordable and convenient way to enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s beautiful beaches. Our new daily service will make flying to Fort Lauderdale more accessible and will provide an attractive alternative to driving. It will also make it easier for our Florida guests to enjoy Birmingham’s southern hospitality.”

– John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning at Spirit Airlines

The nonstop flights from BHM to FLL are available to be booked here.

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