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Can I add a child to my spirit reservation?

Once a reservation is confirmed, you are not able to modify the passengers on the booking. Simply create a new reservation for your additional passengers.



Yes, you can add a child to a Spirit Airlines reservation in 2026, but the process depends on the child's age. For Lap Infants (under 2 years old), you can add them during the initial booking or by using the "My Trips" section on the Spirit website/app later; they fly for free on domestic routes, though taxes may apply for international flights. If the child is 2 years or older, they are required by FAA regulations to have their own purchased seat. If you have already booked your own ticket and need to add a child who requires a seat, you cannot simply "attach" them to your existing PNR; you must usually call Spirit’s guest service or use the "Let's Chat" feature to book their seat and link the two reservations to ensure you are seated together. In 2026, Spirit’s policy is to attempt to seat children 13 and under with at least one accompanying adult for free, but it is not guaranteed unless you pay for seat assignments, so linking the reservations early is critical for family cohesion.

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How can I add my child's ticket to an existing flight booking? Unfortunately, a child cannot be added to an existing booking. You will need to book a separate ticket for your child with the airline directly. Did you find this article helpful?

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Children up to two years old (24 months), are not required to have their own seat. You must, however, inform Spirit Airlines that you will be traveling with an infant on your lap. Only one lap child is allowed per adult.

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Family Seating: If Guests with children aged 13 and under do not opt to pre-select seats at the time of booking, our gate agents and Flight Attendants will work to provide adjacent seats when possible. For more information on seating, please click here.

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Can an airline sit a child away from a parent? They can. Often, the cheapest ticket options for an airline don't include seat selection at time of purchase. Seats can be selected at check-in, and it's very possible that those seats are not together.

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Infant on Lap If you have a child who is younger than 2 years of age and you do not wish to purchase a separate seat, your child may travel sitting on your lap. Spirit Airlines will not charge a fare for a lap infant, but, depending on destination, taxes and fees may apply for the infant.

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Although TSA does not require a baby to have identification documents when traveling with their parents, they may be asked by the airline at check-in to prove their child is, in fact, under 2. The easiest way to prove a child's age is by presenting their US birth certificate.

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If a child turns 2 years during the trip, they need to have a child ticket instead of infant ticket, due to the seating on the return flight.

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If Guests with children aged 13 and under do not opt to pre-select seats at the time of booking, our gate agents and Flight Attendants will work to provide adjacent seats when possible. You can purchase a seat assignment and choose the seat you really want.

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Most U.S. airlines will permit children who have reached their fifth birthday to travel unaccompanied. Kids ages 5 through 11 who are flying alone must usually travel pursuant to special “unaccompanied minor” procedures. On some airlines, these procedures are required for unaccompanied children as old as 14.

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How to reduce or avoid bag fees on Spirit Airlines
  1. Only pack a personal item. You can take one personal item that fits underneath the seat in front of you for free. ...
  2. Pay for baggage during booking. ...
  3. Join the Spirit Saver$ Club. ...
  4. Bring your military documentation. ...
  5. Use a travel credit card.


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