Spirit Airlines Welcomes Hertz Corporation to Preferred Partner Network

    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--July 16, 2002--Spirit Airlines, the largest privately-held airline in the U.S., joins forces with The Hertz Corporation as the newest addition to Spirit's Preferred Partner Network of hotels, tour operators and rental car companies nationwide.
    Spirit passengers will receive a special rate when renting a car with Hertz and may book their rental car online at http://www.spiritair.com or by calling Spirit Airlines at 1-800-772-7117 effective immediately.
    Hertz is the world's largest car rental company, operating from more than 7,000 locations in more than 150 countries. Hertz is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Ford Motor Company and offers a wide variety of current-model cars on a short-term rental basis -- daily, weekly or monthly -- at airports, in downtown and suburban business centers and in residential areas and resort locales.
    "Today's leisure and business traveler demands convenient, one-stop shopping when booking travel arrangements," said Marc Cavaliere, vice president of sales and distribution of Spirit Airlines. "Our partnership with Hertz and the growth of our Preferred Partner Network provides travelers with low-fares and seamless booking options with leaders in the travel industry. We're very proud to offer Hertz' services through our reservations centers as well as through our website."
    Pam Wright, division vice president, travel industry sales for Hertz commented, "We're pleased to be entering into this partnership with Spirit Airlines. In addition to providing a discount for car rental services, the agreement also provides an easy and efficient way for consumers to book car rentals when making reservations with Spirit."

    About Spirit Airlines

    Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Spirit Airlines is the largest privately-held airline in the U.S. and serves 15 destinations with 100 daily flight departures. With a fleet of modern aircraft for scheduled and charter service, Spirit serves Atlantic City, N.J., Chicago/O'Hare, Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Myrtle Beach, S.C., New York/LaGuardia, Oakland, Calif., San Juan, Puerto Rico and the Florida cities of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach.
    Reservations can be made online at http://www.spiritair.com, by calling 1-800-772-7117 or en Espanol at 1-800-756-7117 and through local travel agents.

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