Spirit Airlines Launches Spirit Airlines Cruises; Exclusive Marketing Agreement with National Leisure Group's The Vacation Store

Business Wire, March 18, 2003

Business Editors/Travel Writers

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 18, 2003

Spirit Airlines, the largest privately-held carrier in the U.S., has entered into an exclusive marketing and sales agreement with National Leisure Group's (NLG) The Vacation Store, an exclusive distributor of the World's Leading Cruise Lines(SM), which includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Cunard Line, The Yachts of Seabourn, Windstar Cruises, and Costa Cruises. Spirit Airlines' customers may now cruise on any of the six World's Leading Cruise Lines(SM) and save on both airfare and cruise fares, through Spirit Airlines Cruises(TM).

"The gateways of Spirit Airlines and the ports of debarkation of the World's Leading Cruise Lines(SM) are a superb fit," said Marc Cavaliere, vice president of sales and distribution for Spirit Airlines.

Each member of the World's Leading Cruise Lines(SM) excels in a particular style of cruise vacationing: the contemporary sparkle of Carnival "Fun-Ships(R)", the five-star sophistication of Holland America Line, the classic British tradition of Cunard Line, the intimacy and luxury of The Yachts of Seabourn, the casual elegance of Windstar Cruises, and the Italian charm of Costa Cruises - individual styles, individual ships, sailing with a shared passion to please each guest. The six leading cruise lines offer all of the best: 458 destinations in 87 countries on all seven continents.

"We are so excited about bringing the exceptional value and premium variety of the World's Leading Cruise Lines(SM) to Spirit Airlines' customers," said Lynn Torrent, vice president-World's Leading Cruise Lines(SM). "Not only will we be able to offer Spirit Airlines' customers the best cruise offerings in the industry, we are also able to provide the added value of savings on Spirit Airlines."

Spirit Airlines' customers may access the Spirit Airlines Cruises(TM) program sailings by visiting the Cruises tab on the website, http://www.spiritair.com, to research, plan and book their next cruise vacation. Spirit Airlines' customers may also participate in this program by calling NLG's The Vacation Store at 1-800-361-2747.

About Spirit Airlines

Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Spirit Airlines is the largest privately-held airline in the U.S. With a fleet of modern aircraft for scheduled and charter service, Spirit brings low fares and friendly service to Atlantic City, N.J., Chicago/O'Hare, Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Myrtle Beach, S.C., New York/LaGuardia, San Juan, Puerto Rico and the Florida cities of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, Tampa and seasonal service to West Palm Beach. Spirit's website is http://www.spiritair.com.

Spirit Airlines recently announced Spirit Plus, an upgraded coach class of service, including wide leather seats in two by two seating, dedicated check-in, complimentary cocktails and snacks, priority boarding and more, all without sacrificing low fares. The upgrade fee, available day of departure at any Spirit Airlines ticket counter, is only $40 per segment. Spirit Plus seats are also available in advance on a non-refundable or refundable basis.

About The World's Leading Cruise Lines(SM)

The World's Leading Cruise Lines(SM) are comprised of Carnival Cruise Lines - the world's largest cruise line based on passengers carried-, Costa Cruises, Cunard Line, Holland America Line, The Yachts of Seabourn, and Windstar Cruises. These six brands comprise 45 ships that operate in the Caribbean, Europe, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, South America and other worldwide destinations, and have 13 new ships scheduled for delivery between now and 2006.