Spirit Airlines
Miramar, Florida, is home to Spirit Airlines, a low-cost international carrier. Fort Lauderdale International Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Airport are the airline's primary hubs.
More than 60 cities in the United States and Latin and South American countries are serviced by Spirit Airlines.
Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers Offer Extremely Reasonable Rates
In 2007, Spirit Airlines began repositioning itself as a low-cost airline under the tagline "Less Money, More Go." The cheap ticket prices reflect the 'ultra-low-cost.' In addition to the base ticket, passengers can pay for optional extras like baggage allowance, onboard beverages, and seat selection. In addition to the standard fare, commuters can purchase upgrades such as checked luggage, onboard food and beverage, and seat selection. The plane has spare seats in its economy section.
Class of Travel
There are two types of Economy Class seats available on this airline. The Standard Economy Class seat and the Premium Economy Class seat differ primarily in their bench height and tray placement.
Spirit Airlines sticks to its "Less Money, More Go" tagline by not providing in-flight entertainment in the form of television programming.
However, travelers can take advantage of the airline's low-cost, high-speed Wi-Fi. Spirit Airlines has a wide variety of meal options available for purchase with a debit or credit card while in flight.
You may get snacks, including popcorn, almonds, baked goods, and sweets.
Fleet
Spirit Airlines' Airbus fleet average age is 4.8 years with 67 Airbus. Next to Virgin America and Volaris of Mexico, Spirit's Airbus fleet is the youngest in the Americas. In October 2013, Spirit contracted with International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) to lease five more Airbus A320NEOs and three pre-owned Airbus A319s. To accommodate its growing fleet, Spirit Airlines placed an order for 30 Airbus A320-200 planes in 2006, with deliveries beginning in March 2010.
Routes and Destinations
Including the United States, the Caribbean, and South America, Spirit Airlines flies to 52 different locations. Locations include Dallas/Fort Worth, Fort Lauderdale, Chicago, Detroit, Atlantic City, and Las Vegas.
Luggage Policy
According to the airline's baggage policy, personal items are defined as a purse, laptop bag, or compact bag. The total size (including grips and lids) can't be bigger than 18 by 14 by 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm).
Carry-on dimensions for wheeled and handled bags are 22 inches by 18 inches by 10 inches (56 x 46 x 25 cm). Depending on the itinerary, Spirit Airlines may allow a passenger to check a bag in lieu of a carry-on if they cannot load the bag securely.
You can't bring anything that weighs more than 40 pounds or measures more than 62 linear inches (length + width + height; 158 cm) in any dimension (that's length + width + height, not including the handles or wheels) (18.1 kg).
Check-in Prerequisites
Online Check-In:
The website for Spirit Airlines allows passengers to check in online. To check in for a flight, just input your flight information. There is a 24-hour window for online check-in preceding your flight's departure, and it closes an hour before takeoff.
Airport Check-In:
Check-in at the airport and one of the Spirit Airlines check-in counters are available for passengers who cannot check in online or require additional help. Check-in, drop-off bags, and clear security at the airport at least two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international trip.
Awards Received by Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines has received a lot of praise for its pioneering Spirit and for being the most fuel-efficient airline in the business. The airline received multiple nods for "World's Leading Airline to the Caribbean in 2011" and "North America's Leading Low-cost Airline" at the World Travel Awards.
