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Spirit Airlines will fly to Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) in Macon, Georgia, as the first destination under its new partnership with regional carrier Contour Airlines. The airline will offer twice-weekly flights between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and MCN on an Airbus A320-family aircraft beginning Oct. 16, Spirit said Thursday. Introductory airfares begin at $49.99 one-way. As part of the pact, Contour will handle ground services for Spirit at MCN. Best airlines report 2025: Delta tops TPG’s rankings for seventh straight year Contour already serves MCN twice daily from Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington, D.C., subsidized under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Essential Air Service program, schedule data from aviation analytics firm Cirium shows. MCN will become Spirit’s third city in Georgia, joining Atlanta and Savannah. The new MCN-FLL route is also the first under the partnership with Contour, unveiled in May. The airlines touted the pact as a way to expand air connectivity to “underserved communities across the country.” Spirit will add flights to Contour’s EAS markets across the U.S. from “major leisure destinations,” and Contour will provide ground services and cross-market the new flights. The tie-up is Spirit’s first since it emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy

There’s a new hotel outside Yellowstone National Park in Montana where travelers can use their Marriott points this summer. The TownePlace Suites Bozeman West opened Thursday following an 18-month build, offering 107 extended-stay suites complete with full kitchens (including full-size refrigerators and dishwashers), work desks and sofas in select rooms, according to the hotel. The new property is also pet friendly — and will offer your furry friends dog treats and beds to make their stay more comfortable. TownePlace Suites Bozeman West is just over 4 miles from downtown Bozeman, and just over an hour’s drive from Gardiner, Montana, where the north entrance to Yellowstone is located. It also offers easy access to skiing since it is just over an hour from the Big Sky Resort. “We’re proud to bring a fresh, elevated hotel experience to Bozeman with this custom build,” Jennifer Coppinger, the general manager of TownePlace Suites Bozeman West, said in a statement shared with TPG. “Whether you’re staying a few nights or several weeks, our thoughtfully designed spaces and local touches are here to help guests feel relaxed, connected, and inspired.” In addition to fully equipped rooms, the new property boasts a heated indoor pool and hot