Three South Florida Powerhouses Join Forces

    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--April 19, 2001--Alamo and National, divisions of ANC Rental Corporation , and Spirit Airlines today announced a partnership agreement that brings these three South Florida-based companies together in order to provide car rental services to Spirit customers at special, preferred rates.
    The partnership of the three powerhouse brands - Alamo, National and Spirit - will streamline the car rental reservation process for Spirit customers while offering Alamo and National customers the opportunity to benefit from special Spirit offers as well.
    "Spirit Airlines is a valued marketing partner and we are pleased they have chosen to build a long-term relationship with ANC for the rental car needs of both their leisure and business travelers," said Maria Menendez, ANC's chief marketing officer.
    "Spirit and ANC, including Alamo and National, are a perfect fit. We have very similar focuses in terms of reaching the value-minded leisure traveler and the cost-conscience business traveler," said Ned Homfeld, chairman and founder of Spirit Airlines. "Alamo and National have caught our spirit and we are proud to be their partners," said Homfeld.
    Spirit Airlines, the largest privately held airline in the USA, is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and links major Northern and Midwestern United States cities to popular destinations in Florida, South Carolina and California.
    Embarking on its 11th year of offering low-fare service, Spirit Airlines serves Chicago/O'Hare, Detroit, NY/LaGuardia, NY/Newark, Atlantic City, N.J., Washington, D.C.'s Ronald Reagan National Airport, Florida cities of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Melbourne, Orlando and Tampa; Los Angeles, Oakland, Calif. and Myrtle Beach, S.C.
    The airline flies a fleet of modern MD-80 and DC-9 aircraft and operates scheduled and charter service. Spirit's low fares never require an advance purchase or a minimum stay. Reservations can be made online at www.spiritair.com, by calling 1-800-772-7117, or through local travel agents.