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SPECIAL FEATURE

Connecticut Gets More Go as Spirit Launches

the State’s Only Nonstop Service to Jamaica

The Year-round service from Hartford to Montego Bay starts December 2022

OUR BUREAU
MIRAMAR, FL

pirit Airlines (NYSE:
SAVE) is making it easier
Sto visit family and friends or
vacation in Montego Bay, with the
announcement of the only non-
stop service between Connecti-
cut and Jamaica. The new route
connecting Bradley International
Airport (BDL) to Sangster Inter-
national Airport (MBJ) will offer
a convenient, affordable option
for tourists and the state’s large
Jamaican community.
“Spirit Airlines is excited to
launch our first ever international
flight from Bradley International
Airport. We sincerely appreciate
our partnership with the airport
and the opportunities to grow since
launching service in 2017,” said
John Kirby, Spirit Airlines Vice
President of Network Planning.
“We have tremendous teams
both here in Connecticut and in
Montego Bay and have proudly
served Jamaica since 2005. We
can’t wait to provide our Guests
with More Go.” Atul Kimria Presents Model Plane to State Representative Bobby Gibson
The year-round service to
Montego Bay will operate four proud that Bradley Airport will finally be come addition to our airlift arrange- with 24 brand new planes planned
times per week, beginning De- able to offer this convenient connectivity ments as we continue our drive to fur- for delivery this year, and 33 more
cember 15, 2022. The new route for the state’s strong Jamaican popula- ther boost the flow of US visitors to planes projected for delivery in 2023.
highlights Spirit’s commitment to tion, their friends, and their relatives.” Jamaica through the addition of new • The Free Spirit loyalty program,
Connecticut and growth at BDL. “MBJ Airports Limited is elated to gateways and greater seat support. which is the fastest way to earn re-
In addition to existing flights to have a direct service from BDL,” said Our tourism sector is rebounding at wards and status.
Orlando (MCO), Miami (MIA) Shane Munroe, CEO of MBJ Airports a very brisk pace, with record arriv- • An all-new cabin interior with ergo-
and Myrtle Beach (MYR), Spir- Limited, the operator of Sangster Inter- als and greater visitor spend. So, this nomically-designed seats and more
it will also offer nonstop service national Airport. “We welcome this ser- new service will also help to enhance usable legroom, featuring the best
to Tampa (TPA) and Fort Myers vice which is a great addition for Jamaican these numbers and will increase arriv- deal in the sky with our unique Big
(RSW) for the winter travel sea- students studying in Connecticut and the als into our tourism Mecca, Montego Front Seat
son. Jamaican diaspora. We thank Spirit Air- Bay. Furthermore, Connecticut has • Fast onboard Wi-Fi that allows
“We have pursued nonstop lines for filling this need with direct con- a vibrant Jamaican diaspora and on Guests to watch content from
Jamaica service at Bradley Inter- nectivity between Connecticut and Mon- the flip side many Jamaicans trek to streaming services.
national Airport for years now in tego Bay. We anticipate that this will also Connecticut for business and family Spirit was recognized by Forbes as
an effort to meet our community’s increase tourist traffic directly from Con- engagements, they will all no doubt one of America’s Best Employers for
needs, and we are proud to finally necticut to Montego Bay and Jamaica.” fully utilizes this convenient service.” Diversity 2022 following its active ef-
make it a reality with Spirit’s part- “We welcome Spirit Airline’s new Spirit continues its commitment forts to create and celebrate a diverse
nership,” said Kevin A. Dillon, service from Connecticut to Montego to invest in the Guest, which entails a workplace environment. The carrier
A.A.E., Executive Director of the Bay, which will commence just in time number of initiatives aimed at deliver- also won “Best Airport Innovation” in
Connecticut Airport Authority. for the start of the 2022/23 Winter Tourist ing the best value in the sky: the 2021 APEX/IFSA Awards for its
“I have no doubt that this ser- Season,” said Hon. Edmund Bartlett, CD, • Spirit’s Fit Fleet is one of the most groundbreaking self-bag drop system
vice will be successful, and I am MP, Minister of Tourism. “This is a wel- fuel-efficient fleets in the industry,

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