GAT Airline Ground Support Launches New Partnership With Spirit Airlines in Richmond

Peachtree City, Georgia, February 5, 2018 – GAT Airline Ground Support is excited to announce a new partnership with Spirit Airlines at Richmond International Airport in Richmond, VA. On March 15, 2018, the national ground support services provider will begin performing ramp, customer service and passenger assistance services for Spirit Airlines extending the airlines’ guest experience between the terminal and aircraft.

“During several years of explosive growth, we secured the talent, tools and financial resources needed to fuel the future and meet the needs our airline business partners,” said Michael Hough, Chief Operating Officer for GAT.

“This expansion in Richmond is yet another example of how we’re driving value in the increasingly competitive airline services industry,” said GAT President for Business Development, Richard Thiel.

GAT Airline Ground Support provides premium airline ground support and has been surpassing client expectations for more than 40 years. With a focus on delivering unsurpassed airline and passenger experience, GAT Airline Ground Support’s capable team of more than 2,200 employees serves 38 air hubs throughout the U.S.