Spirit Airlines to Fly to Jamaica´s Kingston, Montego Bay

Spirit Airlines said it will add nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Montego Bay, Jamaica, starting Nov. 10, and between Fort Lauderdale and Kingston, Jamaica, starting Dec. 15.

Spirit said it will also offer connecting service to both Jamaican destinations from Atlantic City, Chicago/O´Hare, Detroit, New York/LaGuardia, Providence/Boston area and Washington, D.C./Reagan National.

"This new service will support Spirit´s Caribbean expansion," the Fort Lauderdale-based airline said.

"We are delighted to add Jamaica to our fast-growing route map," said Barry Biffle, Spirit chief marketing officer. "Our new service to both Kingston and Montego Bay reflects Spirit´s commitment to become the leading low-cost carrier to the Caribbean."

Earl Richards, Airports Authority of Jamaica president, said his country´s airport system and tourism infrastructure is undergoing major expansion and development.

"The arrival of this new passenger service is indeed a signal of confidence in the potential for growth in business and tourism between our countries," Richards said. "We certainly welcome the introduction of this new service, which will increase our accessibility and airlift capacity into Jamaica."