Children aged 2 years and older must have their own tickets and a separate seat reserved. Spirit Airlines reserves the right to request documented proof of age for any passenger 2 years of age or younger.
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YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE A TICKET FOR YOUR CHILD IF YOU:Have a child that turns 2 during the trip. Prefer the child sit in a seat with an FAA-approved child safety seat. Already have a child that will be sitting in your lap, regardless of age.
Spirit currently has no official family seating policy. It only states that it can't guarantee that you'll sit with your friends and family if you don't purchase seat assignments; it says that gate agents will work to provide adjacent seats for guests flying with children aged 13 and under whenever possible.
To prove your child's age to an airline, one of the following documents will suffice: Child's passport (how to get a U.S. passport for an infant and things to know about children's passports) Child's birth certificate. Child's immunization form or other medical records may also work domestically.
Babies and infants younger than 2 years old may fly free of charge on a parent's lap (without their own seat). Children older than 2 years old must fly in their own assigned seat, meaning you will have to purchase a ticket for them.
You can choose to keep your baby or toddler in your lap if she's under 2. But children 2 and older have to sit in their own seats. In that case, both the FAA and AAP strongly recommend using a car seat or approved harness (booster seats aren't allowed).
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.
Infant on LapIf 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.
Diaper bags, soft-sided cooler bags with breast milk, child safety seats, strollers and medical or mobility devices don't count toward your personal item or carry-on.
Once your child is 2 years old, you'll need to purchase a seat for them. The FAA recommends that children under 40 pounds continue to use a car seat and that children over 40 pounds use the seat belt on the airplane seat.
Can I take milk on a plane for my toddler? Travel with toddlers on planes, means you still need to think about food and drink for them. And yes, you can still bring milk or water on board for your toddler. It's usually advised to bring water in a sippy cup rather than a normal water bottle.
Do you have to pay for seats on Spirit? Spirit will assign a random seat to you during the check-in process.However, if you'd like to choose your own seat or select one at booking, you will need to pay for it. The proximity to the front of the plane also affects the cost of the seat.
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.