Spirit connects Tampa to DFW

TAMPA -- Spirit Airlines will begin offering nonstop service between Tampa International Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on May 4.

Tampa is one of seven U.S. cities to gain a connection to Dallas through Spirit's latest expansion. Other destinations being added to Spirit's service schedule include Orlando, Atlanta, and Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Currently, American Airlines is the only service out of TIA that provides nonstop flights to DFW, according to Kayak.