Spirit Airlines to offer flights from Pensacola to Houston
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The flights will run twice a week, Wednesdays and Saturdays, from July 9 to Aug. 12.
Spirit already offers flights out of Pensacola to Dallas-Fort Worth, Orlando and Tampa.
'Spirit Airlines continues to be a strong partner as we expand connectivity for our region,' Pensacola International Airport Executive Director Matt Coughlin said. 'This new service to Houston adds more choice and convenience for our passengers—whether they're heading to Texas or coming to enjoy everything Pensacola has to offer.'
Vice President of Network Planning for Spirit Airlines, John Kirby, said they look forward to helping travelers get to the beaches of California.
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'Summer is a great time for travelers to explore new destinations, and our new seasonal service between Houston and Pensacola makes it even easier to experience all that Pensacola has to offer,' Kirby said.
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