MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – An airport in the Grand Strand has released a statement related to the recent shutdown of a well-known discount airline.
Myrtle Beach International Airport said it has been informed that Spirit Airlines has officially ceased operations, marking the conclusion of a nearly 30-year partnership with one of the airport’s longest-serving and most impactful airline partners
“Our thoughts are with the many employees affected by this news,” said Judi Olmstead, Director of Airports. “We are grateful to Spirit for nearly three decades of service to Myrtle Beach. At the same time, we remain confident in the resilience of MYR due to the deliberate steps taken in recent years to foster a balanced and competitive air service environment.”
The airport said that Spirit played a significant role in shaping the air service landscape of the Grand Strand, helping to establish MYR as a vibrant and accessible destination for millions of travelers…