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Spirit Airlines is marking a major milestone in Atlanta with a sweet deal for local travelers: 20% off base fares on flights departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
The ultra-low-cost carrier is celebrating its 20th anniversary of service at the world’s busiest airport, which began in 2006.
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To commemorate the occasion, Spirit — which offers cheap fares frequently — is offering this limited-time discount to help Peach State residents score even better value on getaways across the U.S. and Caribbean.
Key details of the promotion:
- Booking window: Today, February 17, through tomorrow, February 18, 2026 (from 12:01 a.m. ET today until 11:59 p.m. ET tomorrow).
- Travel dates: March 15 through May 20, 2026.
- How to get the discount: Book directly on spirit.com or the Spirit Airlines app and enter promo code 20PCT (no spaces) in the promotion code field.
- What it covers: The 20% off applies only to the base fare for one-way flights originating from ATL (including the ATL leg of connecting or round-trip itineraries, or flight portions of vacation packages). Additional fees may apply for options like Premium Economy or Spirit First seating.
- Important restrictions:
- Blackout dates: April 2–13, 2026.
- Valid only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from March 15–April 14, 2026.
- Not valid on Fridays and Sundays from April 15–May 20, 2026.
- Does not apply to the highest fare classes (Y, B, or H), which may be the only options on some flights.
- Cannot be combined with other promo codes; not valid through travel agencies.
- Subject to availability—fares can change quickly, and lower options may sometimes be found at the airport.
Spirit currently offers nonstop service from ATL to several popular spots, with even more coming soon. Starting in April 2026, the airline plans to ramp up to 18 peak-day departures, including:
- Resumed nonstop flights to Chicago (ORD) (1–2x daily) and Philadelphia (PHL) (daily).
- Increased frequency to Orlando (MCO) (up to 3x daily starting April 15).
- Ongoing service to destinations like Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Detroit (DTW), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Houston (IAH), Miami (MIA), Newark (EWR), and San Juan (SJU).
“Spirit has delivered unmatched value to ATL travelers since 2006, and we continue to play an important role in driving competition at the world’s busiest airport,” said Andrea Lusso, Vice President of Network Planning at Spirit Airlines. “We’re dedicated to serving the Atlanta community with reliable service and exceptional value, and we thank the ATL airport team for their support over the years.”
Ricky Smith, General Manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, added: “Spirit Airlines has been a valued partner at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for 20 years, expanding service and providing more travel options for our passengers. We appreciate Spirit’s continued investment in Atlanta and look forward to growing our partnership in the years ahead.”
This deal comes as Spirit continues to earn praise for affordability and performance, including strong on-time rankings, and awards for its frequent flier program and maintenance excellence.
Final Word
Atlanta flyers looking to plan a spring escape—whether to sunny beaches in Florida or Puerto Rico, family-friendly spots in the Midwest, or quick business hops—have just a short window to lock in these savings. Head to spirit.com soon, as seats are limited and this offer ends tomorrow night! Safe travels from all of us here in the ATL.
