Spirit Airlines Celebrates 20 Years in the Dominican Republic with Savings that Soar

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Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) marks its 20th anniversary of service between the Dominican Republic and United States with special promotions. The airline, which began operations in Santo Domingo in 2004, now serves three Dominican destinations: Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, and Santiago de los Caballeros.

To celebrate, Spirit offers one-way flights starting at $129 from the Dominican Republic to the US. Free Spirit® members can earn bonus points (1,500 for roundtrip, 750 for one-way flights) on qualifying routes. The airline also donated $10,000 to Project HOPE for healthcare initiatives. Spirit's recent service enhancements include no change fees, increased baggage allowance, and new travel options like Go Big and Go Comfy with premium features.

Travelers in the Dominican Republic can enjoy limited-time anniversary fares starting at $129* one way

DANIA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is celebrating two decades of soaring between the Dominican Republic and the United States this November with limited-time anniversary fares and a Free Spirit^® loyalty program promotion. Spirit first launched service in Santo Domingo (SDQ) in 2004 and has expanded service to include Punta Cana (PUJ) and Santiago de los Caballeros (STI). In honor of the 20-year milestone, the airline is offering Guests one-way flights from the D.R. to the U.S. starting at $129 one way, inclusive of all taxes and fees.*

"Our Dominican Republic Guests have truly embraced Spirit's high-value service over the last two decades, and we're excited to now offer them an enhanced experience and new travel options," said John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning at Spirit Airlines. "We serve more Dominican destinations than any other Caribbean country in our network and are proud to celebrate two decades of connecting family, friends, and visitors to the D.R."

The airline is also offering Free Spirit® members 1,500 bonus points on roundtrip flights and 750 bonus points on one-way flights to and from Santiago (STI), Santo Domingo (SDQ), and Punta Cana (PUJ). To earn even more bonus points, Guests can book Spirit's new premium travel options, Go Big and Go Comfy, and earn double the points for a limited time.**

Additionally, the Spirit Charitable Foundation commemorated the carrier's 20^th anniversary in the Dominican Republic with a $10,000 donation to Project HOPE, a nonprofit that works to improve maternal and child health in the Dominican Republic by training thousands of local health workers and providing direct medical support in hospitals and clinics.

Spirit also makes it easier and more affordable for travelers to enjoy a vacation in the Dominican Republic with Spirit Vacations, which allows Guests to bundle flights, rental cars, and hotels, and save up to 30 percent on their vacation to the popular Caribbean destination.***

Dominican Republic Service
Route	Frequency	Anniversary Fare
Santiago (STI) – Fort Lauderdale (FLL)	3x Weekly	$159* one way
Santo Domingo (SDQ) – Fort Lauderdale (FLL)	Daily	$149* one way
Punta Cana (PUJ) – Fort Lauderdale (FLL)	Daily	$129* one way
Punta Cana (PUJ) – Philadelphia (PHL)	Daily	$199* one way

 

The milestone anniversary follows Spirit's recent Guest experience transformation, which introduced new benefits like no change or cancel fees on all travel options, an increased checked bag weight allowance to 50 pounds, and four new travel options ranging from premium to economical.

• Go Big to get enhanced comfort with a Big Front Seat®, one checked and one carry-on bag, priority check-in and boarding, snacks and drinks, including alcoholic beverages, and streaming access to fast Wi-Fi.
• Go Comfy to choose an aisle or window seat with a guaranteed blocked middle seat, one checked and one carry-on bag, priority boarding, a snack and non-alcoholic beverage during each service.
• Go Savvy to get a standard seat selection and a choice of one checked or one carry-on bag.
• Go to keep it simple with the greatest affordability. Standard seat selection, a checked bag and other options can be purchased separately.

*All fares are one-way (Dominican Republic to U.S.). Available for booking Nov. 7 – 14, 2024. Valid for travel from Nov. 14 – Dec. 18 and Jan. 8 – Feb. 14, 2025. Blackout dates: Dec. 19, 2024 – Jan. 7, 2025. Subject to availability.

**To qualify for the Free Spirit® 1,500 (roundtrip) or 750 (one-way) Bonus Points Dominican Republic 20^th anniversary promotion you must (i) be a Free Spirit® member; (ii) book travel on a Qualifying Flight Segment. A "Qualifying Flight Segment" is a revenue trip originating from/to Punta Cana (PUJ), Santo Domingo (SDQ), or Santiago (STI) on a flight operated by Spirit Airlines and booked by 11:59PM ET on Nov. 15, 2024, with travel completed by Dec. 15, 2024. Free Spirit® Bonus Points will be automatically added to your account after completing a Qualifying Flight Segment. Bonus points earned through the Dominican Republic 20^th anniversary Free Spirit® Bonus Points promotion would offer standard Status Qualification Points (SQPs). Offer is subject to change without notice. Other restrictions and conditions may apply and can be found at spirit.com/free-spirit.

***Discount availability for hotel and car rentals with Spirit Vacations® is subject to change. When you book your package, the discount applies only to hotel and/or car rental, not airfare, which is subject to Spirit's Contract of Carriage. To qualify for discounts, travel must be booked by 11:59 PM ET on Jan. 7, 2025, and completed by March 7, 2025. Free Spirit® points will be added to your account within 30 days after trip completion; additional terms may apply—see the Free Spirit Terms and Conditions.

About Spirit Airlines:
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is a leading low-fare carrier committed to delivering the best value in the sky by offering an enhanced travel experience with flexible, affordable options. Spirit serves destinations throughout the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean with its Fit Fleet®, one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the U.S. Spirit is committed to inspiring positive change in the communities it serves through the Spirit Charitable Foundation. Discover elevated travel options with exceptional value at spirit.com.

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FAQ

What are Spirit Airlines' anniversary fares from Dominican Republic to US in 2024?

Spirit Airlines offers one-way flights starting at $129 from Punta Cana to Fort Lauderdale, $149 from Santo Domingo to Fort Lauderdale, $159 from Santiago to Fort Lauderdale, and $199 from Punta Cana to Philadelphia.

How many bonus points do Free Spirit members earn during Spirit's Dominican Republic anniversary promotion?

Free Spirit members earn 1,500 bonus points on roundtrip flights and 750 bonus points on one-way flights to and from Santiago, Santo Domingo, and Punta Cana.

What are Spirit Airlines' new travel options for Dominican Republic routes?

Spirit offers four new travel options: Go Big (premium service with Big Front Seat), Go Comfy (blocked middle seat), Go Savvy (standard seat with bag choice), and Go (basic economy option).

When did Spirit Airlines begin operations in the Dominican Republic?

Spirit Airlines launched its first service to the Dominican Republic in 2004, starting with flights to Santo Domingo (SDQ).