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Spirit Airlines to Offer Non-Stop Flights Between Myrtle Beach, SC and Atlanta, GA, Beginning May 1,

December 10, 2009, Myrtle Beach, S.C. - Representatives from the Myrtle Beach International Airport, Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday and the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce announced in a press conference earlier today that Spirit Airlines will begin daily non-stop flights between Myrtle Beach and Atlanta on May 1, 2010. The seasonal flights will end November 10, 2010, and resume in the spring of 2011.

Spirit's 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 Beach's 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 Strand's 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'd 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 Spirit's Chief Marketing Officer Barry Biffle. "But if $9 is too much, you can visit 3freeflights.com and fly your family for free**."

Press Release Courtesy of GolfHoliday.com

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