- IATA/ICAO Code:
- NK/NKS
- Airline Type:
- Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier
- Hub(s):
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Harry Reid International Airport, Miami International Airport, Orlando International Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Atlantic City International Airport
- Year Founded:
- 1983
- CEO:
- Test Christie
- Country:
- United States
- Loyalty Program:
- Free Spirit
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The aircraft returned to the airport about an hour after its departure.
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