About Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines is an ultra-low-cost airline service provider in the United States. The airline has its headquarters in Miramar, Florida. The airline has a fleet size of 186 aircrafts covering 83 destinations across the United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America. It includes 47 domestic and 18 international destinations. The airline has multiple operating bases in Atlanta, Atlantic City, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, etc.

In-flight Experience in Spirit Airlines

The in-flight amenities of Spirit Airlines are,

• Passengers are provided with comfortable seating options with a single cabin service. The airline offers Big Front Seats for passengers requiring extra comfort as these seats are wider with extra legroom.
• Passengers can buy wifi browsing or streaming facilities for entertainment and communication purposes on-air.
• Passengers are provided with snacks and drinks available on purchase inside the flight.
• Passengers are provided with baggage facilities, infant baggage, and a pet travel facility on Spirit Airlines flights.

Baggage Policy

The baggage policy of Spirit Airlines is as follows,

• Passengers can carry one personal item free of cost on the flight. The dimensions of the individual item must not exceed 18*14*8 inches. It must fit under the seat in front of the passenger.
• Charges are applicable on the checked and cabin baggage for all passengers.
• Passengers are allowed to carry five checked baggage.
• The weight of checked baggage must not exceed 40 pounds, and the dimensions of checked baggage must not exceed 62 linear inches, including wheels and handles.
• Bags weighing 41-50 pounds are charged $59 per bag.
• Bags weighing 51-100 pounds are charged $99 per bag.
• Bags measuring 63-80 linear inches are charged $100 per bag.
• Bags measuring more than 80 linear inches are charged $150 per bag.
• Sporting equipment like a bicycle is charged $75.
• A surfboard is charged $100 by the airlines.
• The checked baggage prices apply for golf clubs, skis, or snowboards.
• Passengers can carry one Carry-on baggage but must fit in the overhead compartment.
• The dimensions of the carry-on baggage must not exceed 22*18*10 inches.

Food Policy

The Food Policies of Spirit Airlines is as follows:

• Though Spirit Airlines is a low-cost carrier, you can find a wide range of meals, snacks, and drinks options onboard.
• However, the airline does not provide complimentary dining services to the passengers, you have to purchase the food item or drink that you want to have.
• They offer multiple payment options to the passengers on board that you can choose to buy your food, like Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, prepaid ReadyCARD, Apple Pay or Google Pay. However, the airline doesn’t accept cash in the flight while buying food and drinks.
• Since they do not offer any complimentary food services, the prices of the food and drinks available in Spirit Airlines is reasonable unlike other airlines.
• They don't provide or accept requests for any special dietary meals but you can check out their food menu and you will find various options suitable to your preferences.
• Most of the food products available in Spirit Airlines may contain peanuts in them, so if you have peanut allergy, you must take necessary medical precautions or just be aware of what you’re eating.
• However, if you inform the flight attendants about your peanut allergy, they can create a peanut-free buffer zone for you.

Child Policy

The following are the Child Policies of Spirit Airlines:

• The airline allows children from 7 days old who can either travel on lap or an infant seat.
• If you're buying a seat for your infant, you must use an FAA-approved child restraint system, like a car seat to secure your baby in place.
• Spirit Airlines allows you to carry one stroller and one car seat per child free of cost.
• When you're traveling with 2 children, you can carry two strollers and you can also bring a car seat or CARES but you must buy a separate seat for the child.
• There can be problems while accommodating car seats on the aircraft seats; however, the attendants will try to accommodate the car seat according to the seat size.
• The premium Big Front Seats are the most spacious and widest of all in Spirit Airlines and the seat width ranges from 20.9 to 22 inches across different aircrafts. The Deluxe Leather Seat width ranges between 15.5 to 18.5 inches.
• So, it is ideal to opt for a premium Big Front Seat, if you're carrying a larger car seat.
• The airline also allows you to carry a diaper bag for free and it will not be counted in your carry-on baggage allowance. However, your diaper bag must be within the carry-on baggage allowance limits.
• For children below 13 years, the airline will ensure to provide adjacent seats with their parents or guardians if they don't pre-select a seat.
• Any children 4 years or younger traveling in Spirit Airlines must be accompanied with an adult who is 15 years or above.

Unaccompanied Minors

• Children from 5-14 years are allowed to travel alone as unaccompanied minors only on domestic flights of Spirit Airlines.
• Unaccompanied Minors are only allowed to travel on direct flights and there shouldn't be any change of aircraft.
• The airline will take complete care of the child on board and offer them snacks and drinks also.
• Children above 15 years are not considered as unaccompanied minors and they have to provide a birth certificate and picture ID as age proof.
• When you’re making a booking, you must inform us that it is for an unaccompanied minor.
• Unaccompanied Minors must check-in at least 60 minutes prior to scheduled departure.
• At the departure airport, unaccompanied minors must be dropped by a parent or guardian with ID and you must fill the Unaccompanied Minor Form. It is crucial that the minors have this form with them throughout the flight.
• The guardian of the unaccompanied minor must take a gate pass and escort the child to the gate and leave only 15 minutes after the flight has taken off.
• Most unaccompanied minors are pre-boarded due to safety and security issues.
• The pick-up guardian must be present at the gate with gate pass to receive the unaccompanied minor. A flight attendant will ensure to safely hand-over the unaccompanied minor to the pick-up guardian after the Unaccompanied Minor Form is

Pet Policy

The Pet Policies of Spirit Airlines are as follows:

• You can carry domesticated dogs and cats on all domestic flights which includes Puerto Rico and St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
• You can also carry small household birds and domesticated rabbits except to / from Puerto Rico and the U.S.V.I.
• The airline does not consider farm poultry, waterfowl, game birds, birds of prey, and flightless birds as household birds.
• In all domestic flights of Spirit Airlines, they allow only 6 pet containers overall, so make sure to make your pet reservation on time.
• The airline charges $125 per pet container one way, however, there is a limitation of carrying only 6 pets in cabins.
• If you’re traveling with your pet on Spirit Airlines, you must check-in at the airport counter, other check-in formats are not applicable to you.
• Unlike other airlines, you don't have to produce a health certificate for your pets except for when you're traveling to USVI.
• If you're traveling with a pet in a cabin to Puerto Rico on Spirit Airlines, you must have a rabies vaccination certificate as per the country rules.
• You cannot bring exotic pets such as snakes, spiders, and rodents inside the Spirit Airlines aircraft.
• You can carry two pets in a single pet container but one adult is allowed to travel with only one pet in Spirit Airlines.
• The pet container you bring must be comfortable for the pets to sit, stand and move around easily.
• You must ensure that your pet is inside the pet container for the complete flight duration and at the airport.
• The airline doesn't allow you to travel with pets younger than the right week and also your pet must be fully weaned.
• The airline allows pets that are harmless, inoffensive, and odorless
• If your pet becomes unmanageable or offensive before leaving the gate, the airline has the right to disembark them.
• You must ensure that your pet is not ill, violent, or in any physical distress.
• Passengers traveling with pets cannot occupy the first row and emergency exit rows in the Spirit Airlines.
• The total weight of your pet and pet carrier must not exceed 40 pounds.
• The airline does not transport pets in cargo.
• You cannot travel with pets on Spirit Airlines when you're traveling internationally unless it is a service animal. Also, you must provide related documentation when you're traveling with service animals internationally.
• The airline will conduct a security screening for your pets at the security checkpoint screeners.
• You must carry your pets in a pet container and it will be considered as a carry-on luggage along with your pet.
• The dimensions of the container must not exceed 18"x14"x9” and your pet container must be able to fit under the seat in front of you.
• The total weight of your pet and container must not exceed 40 pounds.
• The airline only allows you to carry soft containers but you cannot use pet containers that allow the pet to put his head out.
• The pet container must be spacious enough for the pet to move around.

Flight Change, Cancellation and Refund Policies

The Flight Change, Cancellation, and Refund Policies of Spirit Airlines is as follows:

• You can make changes to your itinerary up to an hour prior to your flight departure.
• However, if you make changes to your flights 60 days or before, it will be free of cost.
• If you're changing or canceling your ticket 0-6 days before departure, your fees are $119.
• You have to pay $99 as flight change or cancellation fees if you're doing it 7-30 before your scheduled departure.
• From 31-59 days before scheduled departure, your flight change or cancellation fees is $69.
• If you're canceling or changing your flight that is 7 or more days away, within 24 hours of your booking, you’re eligible for full refund to your original payment mode. If you're not entitled for refund, the airline will provide you with a travel credit which is valid for one year. However, you must understand that fare differences and government taxes will apply on the refund you receive when you're making changes to your itinerary.
• If you're opting for the Flight Flex option while booking your ticket, you can enjoy one time flight change free of cost without any extra fees. However, when you're booking a new flight, the fare difference is mandatory and you have to pay that without fail.
• If there is any flight change initiated from the airline’s end, you can change your flights without any extra fees.
• If you’re a part of the Free Spirit Program, you can change or cancel award tickets; however, they are subject to extra change or cancellation fees. Under this program, you’re eligible to make modifications up to one hour before the flight scheduled departure.
• If you're making changes to your flights, your baggage fees will also vary, so you must ensure to check the baggage fees for your new flight.
• If the airfare for your new flight is more than you have to pay the fare difference and if it's less, the airline will provide you with a travel credit valid for 1 year.
• You must understand that if you're making any changes or cancellations close to the departure date, it will be expensive.
• Mostly, Spirit Airlines offers travel credits rather than direct refunds and they deduct the relevant cancellation or change fees.
• If you opt for the Cancel For Any Reason program, you can enjoy non-refundable cancellation charge protection. Under this program, you can cancel your reservation online until 24 hours before the scheduled departure of the first flight on your itinerary without any cancellation fees.
• If you opt for 100% coverage on the Cancel For No Reason program, you will have a choice between 100% direct refund or travel credit valid for one year for your cancellation.
• If you opt for 80% coverage on the Cancel For No Reason program, you will have a choice between 80% direct refund or 100% travel credit valid for one year for your cancellation.
• You can avail of the benefits of the Cancel For No Reason program only during the initial flight bookings on the website of Spirit Airline. It must be purchased by all the passengers on the itinerary. This program will not be valid for an existing reservation. If you're under this program, all the cancellations must be done online on the Spirit Airlines website 24 hours before the scheduled departure.
• If you’re opting for a direct refund from Spirit Airlines, you will receive your refund in 7-10 business days. It may take longer also depending on your payment mode; however, you can always contact the customer service of Spirit Airlines to enquire about your refunds.