Spirits 145 passenger Airbus will depart Hartsfield-Jackson Airport daily at 10:20 a.m. and arrive at Myrtle Beach International Airport at 11:40 a.m. The Atlanta-bound flights will leave Myrtle Beach International at 5:00 p.m. each day and arrive in Atlanta at 6:20 p.m.
To celebrate the new non-stop flights to Myrtle Beach, Spirit will offer $9 fares on December 10th and 11th that can be used during the first two weeks of May. Providing non-stop service between the two cities addresses an important need as the Atlanta area has long been one of Myrtle Beachs top vacation markets. With a population of 8.2 million in the 100-mile surrounding area, the Atlanta population has been projected to grow at more than twice that of the United States. Georgia annually ranks as one of the Grand Strands top 10 states of visitor origin and Atlanta leads the Peachtree State with the number of residents traveling to Myrtle Beach. Atlanta residents also enjoy playing golf while on vacation. According to a recent National Golf Foundation study, the Atlanta DMA ranks 11th among all 210 DMAs for rounds played on vacation.
We would like to thank the Myrtle Beach community for their support and we look forward to continuing to serve and grow the Myrtle Beach market with our $9 fares, said Spirits Chief Marketing Officer Barry Biffle. But if $9 is too much, you can visit 3freeflights.com and fly your family for free.
We are pleased to be able to provide additional air service to the community, said Lauren Morris, marketing manager, Myrtle Beach International Airport. Our team is grateful for Spirits commitment to Myrtle Beach and we are eager for the opportunities that service to Atlanta will provide for tourism as well as for the residents of our region.
Passenger traffic to Myrtle Beach from Atlanta has declined significantly in recent years, said Bill Golden, president of Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday. The addition of Spirits non-stop daily flight will provide Atlanta area residents affordable fares to visit Myrtle Beach, which will ultimately increase our market share of vacationing golfers significantly from the Atlanta market. The new Spirit flights will also satisfy the need of Myrtle Beach residents who travel to Atlanta regularly for business, attractions, sporting events and shopping.
Spirit Airlines has grown to become our largest carrier at Myrtle Beach International Airport, said Brad Dean, president and CEO, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Adding this direct, affordable air service to Atlanta, one of the largest U.S. metro markets, will help grow tourism in the Myrtle Beach area and will also benefit the entire region.
The Myrtle Beach International Airport now offers direct service to 26 cities in the United States and Canada with Spirit offering non-stop flights between Myrtle Beach, S.C. and seven cities; Atlanta, Ga., Atlantic City, N.J., Boston, Mass., Chicago, Ill., Detroit, Mich., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and New York City, N.Y.
About Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines, Inc. (www.spiritair.com) is the largest Ultra Low Cost Carrier (ULCC) in the United States, Latin America and Caribbean. Its all-Airbus fleet, the youngest in the Americas, flies more than 150 daily flights to 40 destinations.
About the Myrtle Beach Area
The Myrtle Beach area, popularly known as the Grand Strand, stretches from Little River to Pawleys Island, comprising 12 distinct cities along the South Carolina coast. Home to world-class golf, 60 miles of sandy beaches, an assortment of entertainment and family attractions and Southern hospitality, the Myrtle Beach area presents the quintessential vacation experience.
About Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday
Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday is a non-profit trade association of 76 championship golf courses, 107 golf package providers and five golf schools in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area. Founded in 1967, the organization has been and continues to be the driving force behind the growth of the Myrtle Beach area golf market. The originator of the Stay and Play Package, Golf Holiday provides non-biased information about the area accommodations and golf courses to assist golfers in making the most informed decisions when planning for their next vacation.
Golf Holiday also hosts seven events and tournaments annually to help grow the game of golf and attract golfers to the Grand Strand during slower times of year. In addition to hosting the PGA TOUR Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship, the world's largest on-site golf tournament, Golf Holiday also manages the Hootie & the Blowfish Monday After The Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament each spring, Summer Family Golf Tournaments, the Spring and Fall Palmetto High School Golf Championships, the Veterans Golf Classic and the FDNY 9-11 Memorial Golf Outing.
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