Spirit Airlines to launch new route at Memphis airport. Here's where it will take you
Florida-based Spirit Airlines announced Monday that it will offer nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), starting May 8.
The airline will operate a 182-seat Airbus 321 aircraft for the Memphis-to-Detroit service.
'Our new, nonstop service provides our Memphis guests with a convenient, affordable option to visit Detroit and sample the Motor City's food, art and history,' John Kirby, vice president of network planning at Spirit Airlines, said in a news release. 'We're excited to add yet another destination for Memphis travelers, who can take advantage of Spirit's new travel options and enhanced experience.'
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The flight is planned to operate four times weekly on Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday. In September, Spirit announced a Fort Lauderdale flight that began March 5.
'We are delighted to expand our partnership with Spirit Airlines to increase service options to our community,' Michael Keeney, chairman of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Board of Commissioners, said in a news release.
*Flights will operate Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday
MEM to DTW
Departs: 1:05 p.m. CST
Arrives: 4 p.m. EST
DTW to MEM
Departs: 11:03 a.m. EST
Arrives: Noon CST
Corey Davis is the Collierville and Germantown reporter with The Commercial Appeal. He can be reached at Corey.Davis@commercialappeal.com or 901-293-1610. To keep up with the latest news from the Shelby County suburbs, sign up here for our Suburban Pulse weekly newsletter.
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis airport: Spirit announces new flight from Memphis to Detroit
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