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Spirit Airlines Check-In Information

Online Check-In

Online check-in is available through Spirit Airlines online check-in page. Just enter your flight details to check-in online. Web check-in opens 24 hours before your scheduled flight departure time and closes just one hour before. 

Airport Check-In

Passengers unable to check-in online or need special assistance can check-in at the airport and one of the Spirit Airlines check-in desks. Arrive at least two hours before your departure time for domestic flights and at least three hours before your departure for international flights to allow time for check-in, baggage drop and baggage drop.

Spirit Airlines Class Fares

There is a single cabin available, providing a single class: Economy. There is also the option to upgrade to 'The Big Seat', which is the airline's Premium Economy product.

Seat Selection

Choose your preferred seat on the plane with Alternative Airlines. We display seat availability for Spirit Airlines flights and let you choose where you want to sit from the seat map. We want you to have the best possible in-flight experience, that's why we offer our customers the chance to select the seat of their choice while making their Spirit Airlines booking! Find out how to book your Spirit Airlines seats by visiting our seat selection page. 

Economy Class

Economy Class is Spirit's most basic cabin class.

Economy Class Facilities

Passengers in Economy Class on Spirit are given access to the airline's inflight menu, where they can order a variety of hot and cold snacks, as well as a selection of beverages. Refreshments have a fee, and can be purchased using a debit or credit card (cash not accepted).

What Are Economy Class Seats Like?

Seats on Economy class have 15 and a half inches of width and 28 inches of pitch.

Premium Economy Class

Spirit Airlines does not offer Premium Economy as a separate cabin. However, the airline offers passengers the chance to upgrade to the 'Big Front Seat', which is the equivalent of what you might expect from a Premium Economy Class.

Premium Economy Facilities

In terms of service, Premium Economy (The Big Front Seats) is identical to Economy Class. The only difference is in the size of the seat and the addition of a tray table. 

What are Premium Economy Seats Like?

The Big Front Seat is 22 inches wide with 36 inches of width. There is no middle seat, so passengers have plenty of room. The seats are none-reclinable, but some Big Front Seat's do have adjustable headrests. Each seat has a tray table, which is an added extra from Economy Class.

Business Class

Spirit Airlines doesn't offer Business Class. It's most upscale cabin class is the 'Big Front Seat', which is similar to other airline's Premium Economy Class

First Class

Spirit Airlines does not offer a First Class cabin. The 'Big Front Seats' are the most premium seat available.

In-Flight Entertainment

Spirit Airlines does not offer in-flight entertainment on its flights.

Spirit Airlines TV

To keep costs low for its passengers, Spirit Airlines does not offer TV shows on its flights.

Spirit Airlines Movies

Spirit Airlines does not offer movies on its flights.

Is Wi-Fi Available on Spirit Airlines Flights?

Enjoy high-speed WIFI on all Spirit Airlines flights. Brand new in summer 2019, Spirit Airlines has installed WIFI on all of its aircraft so that passengers can access everything they need online on any and every Spirit Airlines flight. Spirit Airlines WIFI is available from the moment you board up until the moment you land and step off the plane.

Wi-Fi Price

Spirit Airlines WIFI is available for around $6.50 USD for the entire flight but varies depending on which route you're flying.

Spirit Airlines Food

Meal Options

Spirit Airlines offer a wide variety of food that can be purchased on board using a debit or credit card. Items available are snacks such as chips, nuts, cakes and confectionery.

Special Dietary Requirements

Spirit Airlines do not currently offer and specific special meals, however, passengers can purchase items from the on-board menu that match their specific dietary requirements.

Drinks and Alcohol

Passengers can buy alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from the on board menu. Drinks available to purchase include cocktails, soft drinks, hot drinks, beers, wines and liquors.

Pay with a Payment Plan

If you are a US resident, you can pay off your Spirit airline tickets in monthly instalments with Affirm. Applying for an Affirm loan is a flexible way to pay for your Spirit flights. Just select Affirm at the Alternative Airlines' checkout page. See all the different ways to pay for your tickets over time here.

Spirit Airlines Frequent Flyer Program

Spirit Airlines have fantastic rewards and loyalty programs. A favourite for passengers is the '$9 Fare Club' which boasts saving passenger on average over $75 per booking. The Fare Club is as little as $59.99 to enroll and offers huge discounts and holiday packages, upto 50% off bags and more.

Spirit Airlines Miles program is called 'FREE SPIRIT', which is free to join and gives passengers the chance to accumulate miles to redeem against flights. It is easy to collect your frequent flyer miles when you book through Alternative Airlines.

Spirit Airlines Spring Break Flights

Have you bought your flights for spring break 2020? Spring Break will come around sooner than you think! Alternative Airlines has some of the best prices for spring break flights on Spirit Airlines, including to the popular spring break destination of Cancun, in Mexico.

Fleet

Accurate as of October 2019

*Premium Economy: Big Front Seat

Destinations

Domestic Destinations

Spirit Airlines flies to the following destinations within the United States - Accurate as of October 2019

International Destinations

Spirit Airlines flies to the following international destinations, which are all within the Americas - Accurate as of October 2019

Hub Airport

Fort Lauderdale Internatioanl Airport

Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) is an airport located in Florida, in the United States, and close to the cities of Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach. The airport is Spirit Airline’s largest base. Other airlines that fly to FLL include Air Canada, Allegiant Air, Delta Connection, Silver Airways, WestJet, Southwest Airliens, and United Airlines.

Fort Lauderdale International Airport from above. Image Credit: Ziggymarley01, via Wikipedia Commons

Detroit Airport

Detroit Airport (DTW) is a busy international airport located in Michigan, in the United States. Airlines that also fly to the airport include American Eagle, United Express, Delta Connection, and Frontier Airlines.

Other Operating Bases

Spirit Airlines also has operating bases at the following airports: Atlantic City; Chicago–O'Hare; Dallas/Fort Worth; Las Vegas; and Orlando.

Airline Alliance

Spirit Airlines is not part of an airline alliance.

Special Services

Please be aware that Spirit Airline's policies are subject to change and should be confirmed with the airline before booking. If you book through Alternative Airlines, our customer service team can help if you have any questions.

Flying with Children

Spirit Airlines does not offer children fares. All infants above the age of two are not permitted to travel as a lap child and must have their own seats. FFA approved Car seats may be carried on board the plane if a seat has been purchased for a child (one child per one car seat).

One car seat and one stroller will be accepted per child as checked baggage at no charge (not considered baggage allowance).

Flying with Babies

A paying adult passenger is permitted to carry one infant over seven days and under two years of age on their lap. However, the airline does encourage all adults travelling with children under the age of two to purchase a seat for their child and secure them in an FAA approved car seat.

One car seat and one stroller will be accepted per infant as checked baggage at no charge (not considered baggage allowance).

Flying with Pets

On domestic flights Spirit will accept dogs, cats and, on some routes, rabbits and small household birds within the cabin. Fees apply (except for service/emotional support animals) and pets containers count as carry-on allowance.

Spirit Airlines will not accept pets in the cabin for travel on international flights, except for service animals/emotional support animals.

Alternative Airlines

The following airlines operate similar routes to Spirit Airlines: