Fort Lauderdale-based Spirit is the leading low-cost carrier to the Caribbean serving 40 markets in the United States, Bahamas and Caribbean with 125 daily flights.
www.spiritair.com
Generally three hours prior to departure at the ticket counter. Spirit Airlines customers wanting to check baggage are required to do so at the counter at least 30 minutes before departure (60 minutes for international flights and 45 minutes for Las Vegas). If you got your boarding pass online and printed it yourself - and you are not checking bags - you may proceed directly to the gate.
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Carry-on: One carry-on item not exceeding 40lbs with maximum dimensions of 45 linear in (length + width + height).
Checked: Two items not exceeding 62 linear in and a weight of 50lbs can be carried for a fee of $5 each. A third piece with the same restrictions can be carried for $100.
Excess: There is a $25 fee charged for the first 20lbs of an overweight bag, or $100 for a bag more than 20lbs overweight. Bags that are too large are charged $100 for those between 62 linear inches and 80 linear inches. A fee of $150 is charged for bags larger.
Spirit Airlines passengers may select seats within 90 days and up to one hour prior to scheduled departure for each flight. You can change your seat assignment using online check-in up to one hour prior to scheduled departure for each flight.
Spirit Airlines offers two types of fares: non-refundable and refundable. If you cannot make your flight, call the Spirit Airlines reservation center as soon as possible prior to your flight's scheduled departure time. By doing so, you avoid the risk of forfeiting the value of your reservation. Changes or cancellations may be made up to three hours prior to departure for $50 per customer, plus any difference in airfare for the alternate requested dates(s) or flight(s). Changes are not permitted within three hours of scheduled departure.
Spirit Business Associates program for business customers who travel frequently.
There’s nothing like heading up in the skies to work up an appetite. Check out the airline’s menu before you fly so you can decide if you need to bring any extras. See photographs taken by fellow flyers of meals they’ve been served and read reviews at AirlineMeals.net.
Moby Dick, War and Peace, Leaves of Grass… Do you need to pack a weighty tome or will the in-flight magazine keep you happily occupied for the duration of the flight? The airline's in-flight magazine Skylights is published bi-monthly and is available on every flight. It contains features and destination information.
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