NORFOLK, Va. - Norfolk International Airport is set to welcome Spirit Airlines in the Spring of 2023.
According to Spirit Airlines, they will offer daily flights to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando (MCO) starting March 8, 2023.
The airline will also provide passengers with airfares as low as $49, new and improved airplanes, and fast WiFi when traveling.
"It's great to bring More Go to Norfolk with daily, nonstop flights to a fun pair of locations in Florida, with exciting options for connections to Latin America and the Caribbean," said Bobby Schroeter, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Spirit Airlines. "Our Norfolk Guests will love our Signature Service combined with our affordable fares, and our Florida Guests will enjoy the historical attractions, museums, and festivals that Coastal Virginia has to offer."
Spirit says this will make air travel to South Florida convenient by offering the only daily, nonstop service from Norfolk to Fort Lauderdale.
Guests traveling to Orlando can connect to a variety of international countries like the Caribbean, Latin America, and even Puerto Rico. Norfolk will be the second Virginia airport Spirit serves. They started operations in Richmond (RIC) in 2018.
"Spirit Airlines' decision to enter southeastern Virginia via Norfolk International Airport is a sign of confidence in our region," said Mark Perryman, Norfolk Airport Authority President and Chief Executive Officer. "Passenger demand hit all-time records this summer and 2022 is on a path to be the highest year in the airport's 84-year history. Spirit's new service from Norfolk to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale, two of our largest markets, will be very well received within the community and we anticipate robust growth."
Mark Perryman Norfolk Airport Authority President Chief executive Officer says welcoming spirit airlines to their airport family will be the change Norfolk has been waiting to see.
“We're so excited to have spirit join our Norfolk family it’s going to mean so much for our traveling public, access to destinations that we did not have before not just to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale but beyond.”
