In a recent head-to-head comparison, two TPG writers found that Spirit and Delta were rivals. A different TPG author recently wrote about his excellent flight in Spirit’s Big Front Seat. In actuality, some travelers prefer taking Spirit. After all, families and large groups might be drawn to Spirit’s affordable prices.
However, according to TPG’s ranking of the top American carriers for 2021, Spirit Airlines is currently ninth out of ten. Two of the airline’s most notable problems are the lengthy lines for luggage drop and the poor communication during delays. Additionally, compared to the bulk of other American airlines, Spirit levies higher surcharges.
In this part, I’ll explain how flying with Spirit Airlines may be different from trips you’ve taken with other airlines. You can decide whether to book a reservation with Spirit after learning this information. If you’ve already made a reservation, this guide will answer frequently asked questions about flying Spirit, guaranteeing the best trip possible.
Can I bring a carry-on bag?
One complimentary personal item, such as a purse or laptop bag that is no more than 18 by 14 by 8 inches, is allowed per passenger on Spirit flights. I recently learned that my mostly empty daypack could easily fit into the personal item sizer before a flight.
But if you want to bring a larger bag or a second, smaller bag onboard, you will need to purchase a carry-on bag. Even if you purchase a carry-on baggage allowance, your carry-on luggage cannot exceed 22 inches by 18 inches by 10 inches. As with checked baggage, the cost of your carry-on will vary based on your travel itinerary and the date you purchase it. The cheapest option is to pay for a carry-on bag when purchasing your ticket on Spirit’s website; the priciest choice is to pay for a carry-on bag once you’ve arrived at the venue.
Is it advisable to purchase a ticket at the airport?
You will pay a passenger usage fee when booking flights with Spirit online or through a reservation desk. You can avoid paying Spirit’s passenger usage fee by making your reservation at the airport.
The website for Spirit states that each segment’s passenger usage prices range from $6.99 to $22.99. On Spirit’s website, I just bought a ticket from Orlando to Louisville, and the passenger usage fee was only $2.99.
Before booking your reservation and heading to the airport, make sure to budget for your passenger usage fees. The cost of getting to a Spirit-served airport to make your reservation should also be taken into account. It usually only makes sense to go to the airport if you are purchasing flights for multiple people and it won’t be too challenging to accomplish so.
The finest seat on a Southwest flight?
The final row may be preferred, depending on who you ask, especially if you’re traveling with little children. The first five rows are where some individuals insist on sitting, yet many others think the back row is the absolute worst spot to sit.
You’ll likely find fewer people in the back of the plane if your flight isn’t entirely full, maybe leaving that seat available.
Here are some considerations for choosing your seat
Why is it possible that some passengers are already in the car? Even if you have a highly coveted A1 boarding spot, there is a chance that you will occasionally board a Southwest flight and find other passengers already on board. This is a result of the fact that numerous Southwest aircraft make numerous stops on route from one area to another. Passengers heading to the final destination stay on the airplane as others leave at the halfway point. Passengers are periodically transferred to different planes due to delays and cancellations later in the day, which happens more frequently.
Not much can be done if the seat you want is already occupied. Southwest will request that other passengers move so that a parent can sit with a toddler or young child, though, if you are the only one caring for a young child or for someone else who needs your attention.