As of 2026, Spirit Airlines does not have a dedicated "Family Boarding" group like Southwest or United. Instead, Spirit follows a zone-based boarding process where priority is given to those who purchased a "Shortcut Boarding" add-on or a carry-on bag. Families are expected to board in their assigned zones, which are based on their seat location or fare class. For families with children aged 13 and under, Spirit’s policy is to work with gate agents and flight attendants to provide adjacent seating if the family did not pay for pre-selected seats, but this does not grant early boarding. However, families traveling with an unaccompanied minor (ages 10–14) are allowed to pre-board so the child can be introduced to the flight attendants. For everyone else, the best way to ensure your family boards together and early is to purchase "Shortcut Boarding" or seats in the front of the plane during the booking process.