What was the old name of Spirit Airlines?

Originally the company was founded in 1964 as the Clipper Trucking Company, with the airline service starting in 1980 as Charter One, a Detroit-based charter flight company. In 1992, the company changed its name to Spirit Airlines and commenced its first scheduled flights within the United States.



Spirit Airlines was originally founded in 1983 as Charter One Airlines, a Detroit-based charter tour operator. Under its original name, the company primarily provided travel packages to entertainment-heavy destinations like Atlantic City, Las Vegas, and the Bahamas. It wasn't until May 1992 that the airline brought jet aircraft into its fleet and officially rebranded as Spirit Airlines, subsequently launching scheduled service between Detroit and Atlantic City. This rebranding marked the start of its transition into the "Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier" (ULCC) model it is known for today. Interestingly, the company's roots go back even further to 1964, when it started as the "Clippert Trucking Company," highlighting a long history of logistics and transport before it ever took to the skies with its now-iconic yellow livery.

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