One personal item that fits entirely in the smaller sizer box (like a purse, small backpack, etc.) is included with your ticket. Another personal item or anything larger like a standard carry-on or checked bag will need to be paid for.
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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.
Learn more below! Lap Children: From 7 days old until his/her second birthday (age 7 days to 23 months), a child is considered a lap child and does not need a paid seat; however, Guests may opt to buy a seat for the infant if they prefer.
Free Spirit Gold StatusFree Spirit is Spirit Airlines' loyalty program and Gold members get a free carry-on and checked bag on every flight. This policy does not extend to travel companions. To earn Free Spirit Gold Status, you'll need to earn 5,000 Free Spirit Status Qualifying Points (SQPs).
Is Spirit a sketchy airline? No, Spirit Airlines is not a sketchy airline. The airline has been in operation for over 20 years and has an excellent safety record.
You can trust that an airline certified by the FAA (like Spirit) is safe to fly with. But of course there are factors other than safety to think about before you book your cheap Spirit Airlines flight. And you'll need to consider whether Spirit is worth it for you overall.
One personal item that fits entirely in the smaller sizer box (like a purse, small backpack, etc.) is included with your ticket. Another personal item or anything larger like a standard carry-on or checked bag will need to be paid for.
A backpack can be your carry on if it meets your airline's carry on size limits. A personal item is a smaller, secondary bag, which you'll stow under the seat in front of you. Read Carry Ons vs. Personal Items for more on the differences between the two.
Typically, children above the age of 2 require their own seat and will need a flight ticket. While some airlines may allow children under 2 to travel for free on domestic flights when sitting on an adult's lap, it's recommended to purchase a separate seat for their comfort and safety.
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.
Can you bring a backpack on Spirit for free? Spirit allows you to bring one personal item that fits under the seat in front of you, meaning that it cannot exceed 18” x 14” x 8”. You can bring a small backpack for free as long as it is not larger than that. Larger backpacks or other carry-on bags cost extra.
The Spirit baggage weight and oversize fees are as follows: Overweight fee: $50 per bag if 41 to 50 pounds, an additional $75 per bag if 50 to 70 pounds and an additional $75 per bag if 71 to 100 pounds. Oversized fee: Starting at $100 per bag if 63 to 80 inches, including wheels and handles.