New Jersey residents will have another option to travel to New Orleans beginning in April.

Spirit Airlines announced Wednesday it will begin a non-stop route from the Atlantic City Airport to the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and will resume seasonal flights to Atlanta.

"We are excited Spirit Airlines is adding nonstop service between Atlantic City and New Orleans, a premier destination known for its culture, cuisine, jazz music, and Mardi Gras," Atlantic City Airport Director Tim Kroll said in a statement. "This year-round route is another result of the strong partnership between Spirit Airlines and the Atlantic City International Airport. Together, we are dedicated to promoting the convenience of our facility."

The route, which will fly four times a week, will increase the number of locations the budget airline travels to out of the Egg Harbor Township-based airport. Right now, Spirit flies to six cities in both Florida and South Carolina.

"Spirit is proud of its strong history at Atlantic City International Airport, and we're very excited to bring more ultra-low fares to the market," said Mark Kopczak, Spirit Airlines' Vice President of Network Planning. "With this new service to New Orleans, we know more travelers will take advantage of New Jersey's most convenient airport, whether it's a spontaneous trip with friends or the ultimate family vacation."

Flights to Atlanta will begin Apr. 12 and the inaugural service to "The Big Easy" will start the following day, Apr. 13.

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