Does Spirit charge for a carry on?

As noted above, Spirit charges for carry-on luggage. In addition, bags that do not meet Spirit Airlines' carry-on size and weight restrictions will be checked at the gate. Spirit baggage fees apply to any carry-on bags checked at the gate, which can get pricey if your carry-on counts as a second or third checked bag.



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Spirit Airlines passengers are charged for both carry-on and checked bags. This is so that the airline can keep their ticket prices low.

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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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Unfortunately, we cannot accept bags that weigh more than 100 pounds (45 kg) or that measure more than 80 linear inches (203 cm) in overall dimensions. View the current bag prices for carry-ons, checked bags, and sporting equipment.

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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. Spirit requires personal items not to exceed 18 x 14 x 8 inches, including handles and wheels.

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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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Spirit Airlines does not include any bags in its base allowance (Bare Fare), not even carry-ons. Additionally, baggage prices increase the closer you get to take off. This means your best bet is to buy your allowance during your initial booking.

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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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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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Although, if u bring food from outside (before going through security) just make sure it's like a sandwich or snacks. They scan it through the machines and if it's like a soup or anything similar, the security will not allow it. But spirit itself has no problems.

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Personal items must fit entirely in the smaller sizer box (including handles and wheels). Another personal item, or anything larger will be charged as a carry-on.

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Usually, many airlines won't check every carry-on but will instead go for ones that look oversized. If your luggage does not fit in the sizer, you might have to pay a checked bag fee along with the gate checking fee and have your bag transferred to the airplane's cargo.

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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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Big Front Seats While Spirit doesn't have a true first class, it does offer wider seats with more legroom at the front of the aircraft. The airline calls the seats in this section the Big Front Seats.

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It's usually rare for airlines to investigate the size of your personal item. However, with Spirit asking passengers to pay for full-sized carry-on luggage, they are more likely to be strict with your personal item at the gate.

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