Spirit Airlines Ceramic Coaster
Set down a drink while celebrating Spirit Airlines and its singular route through airline history. The carrier grew from Charter One’s Macomb County charter beginnings into a major ultra-low-cost brand known across the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America. This ceramic coaster is a subtle addition to a desk, coffee table, or home bar for collectors, aviation enthusiasts, and travelers who remember Spirit’s Detroit beginnings, Florida headquarters, and unmistakable budget-travel identity.
Spirit Airlines began in 1964 as Clippert Trucking Company, renamed Ground Air Transfer, Inc. in 1974. In 1983, Ned Homfeld founded Charter One Airlines in Macomb County, Michigan, as a Detroit-based charter tour operator serving destinations including Atlantic City, Las Vegas, and the Bahamas. The company introduced DC-9 and MD-80 jets in May 1992, adopted the Spirit Airlines name, and began scheduled Detroit-Atlantic City service on June 1, 1992. Its headquarters moved from Metro Detroit to Miramar, Florida, in 1999, and later to Dania Beach. Under Ben Baldanza, who became CEO after Indigo Partners invested in 2006, Spirit embraced the ultra-low-cost model: low base fares with optional-service fees. The carrier expanded across the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America. A proposed Frontier acquisition in 2022 gave way to JetBlue's successful bid, but a federal judge blocked that transaction in January 2024. After two Chapter 11 filings, Spirit ceased flight operations on May 2, 2026.
Ceramic coaster engraved with a simple, vintage-style wordmark that brings a quiet, archival charm to a coffee table or office desk. The cool ceramic top takes heat and condensation with calm confidence while the cork backing keeps cups steady and surfaces safe. It sits easily beside a well-loved mug during long work sessions or late-night reading, a small, steady surface that feels both practical and quietly nostalgic.
Product features
- Durable white ceramic surface resists heat and moisture
- Non-slip cork backing prevents sliding and protects surfaces
- Available in round (4.06") and square (3.94") sizes
- Easy to wipe clean — suitable for hot and cold drinks
- Made in South Korea with ceramic and cork materials
Care instructions
- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth
| \ | Round | Square |
| Height, in | 4.06 | 3.94 |
| Width, in | 4.06 | 3.94 |
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: Made in South Korea, For adults
Care instructions: Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth