Does Spirit charge for a carry-on?

Spirit Airlines passengers are charged for both carry-on and checked bags. This is so that the airline can keep their ticket prices low. However, one personal item that fits entirely in the smaller sizer box (such as a purse, small backpack, etc) is included with your ticket.



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Spirit Airlines Checked Baggage Spirit Airlines passengers are not entitled to any free checked baggage allowance. Again, this is so that the airline can keep their ticket prices low for everyone.

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You can also bring a carry-on bag for a fee, so long as it doesn't exceed 22 x 18 x 10 inches, including handles and wheels. The fee you pay for Spirit Airlines carry-on baggage will depend on when you pay it (paying for baggage during booking will save you the most), but you can expect to pay between $58 and $99.

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There are no free snacks or drinks (even water) Unlike most major airlines, there are no complimentary beverages or snacks on Spirit flights.

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Personal Items and Spirit. Spirit allows passengers one free personal item, such as a purse, laptop bag, or small backpack. Your personal item must be small enough to store under the seat in front of you.

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What is Considered a Personal Item on Spirit Airlines. Your luggage can be any shape as long as it fits inside those strict dimensions. That goes for purses, backpacks, duffel bags, laptop cases, tote bags and, of course, the Bento Bag.

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In general, your personal item should be smaller than your carry-on and under the specific airline's carry-on dimensions, allowing it to fit under the seat in front of you. In most cases, backpacks are considered personal items as long as they fit under the seat in front of you.

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For frequent budget airline flyers, you might want to think about investing in one of these bad boys. If you do have to bring an extra bag, it's usually cheaper to pay for a checked bag (to discourage carry-ons and thus speed up the boarding process). Traveling with family or a close friend?

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How do you avoid a seat selection fee? If you're traveling with a group, the best way to avoid a seat selection fee is to book your seats at the same time. If the airline is assigning seats for you, it typically seats people under the same record locator number together.

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Checked bags: Maximum of 62 linear inches (length + width + height; 158 cm) including handles and wheels and maximum of 40 pounds in weight (18.1 kg). Any bag that exceeds these dimensions or weight limit is considered oversized/overweight and has a corresponding charge.

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Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked baggage.

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Check-in begins 24 hours before departure and ends an hour prior to departure.

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So, yes, if your backpack is small enough that you can fit it under the seat in front of you, then it's a personal item. This designation becomes especially important when you're flying on a low-cost carrier or have booked a basic economy ticket on a larger airline.

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