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Spirit Airlines
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Spirit Airlines' ULCC (Ultra Low Cost Carrier) approach liberates customers from being forced into paying for services they do not desire or use. When customers are seeking the best value in travel they can choose a low fare at spiritair.com and select the services and options appropriate for their travel needs. Spirits ultra low cost model driven from numerous efficiencies, new aircraft, advanced technology and dedicated staff allows the airline to take this approach offering savings to millions of customers in The Caribbean, Latin American and The United States.
Website: http://www.spiritair.com | Phone: 800-772-7117
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Baggage Policies
Carry On Policy: Spirit Airlines allows 1 carry ons per passenger. Details: Spirit Airlines customers may bring one (1) carryon bag plus a personal item (such as a purse, briefcase, or laptop computer) on board at no charge.
Checked Baggage Policy: Spirit Airlines allows 0 carry ons per passenger. Details: The fee for the first checked bag is $15.00 each way when paid in advance online at www.spiritair.com and $25.00 each way when purchased at the airport. The fee for the second checked bag (when available for purchase) is $25.00 each way when paid in advance online at www.spiritair.com or when purchased at the airport. The fee for the third, fourth and fifth bags (when available for purchase) are $100.00 per item each way regardless of where purchased.
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Food Service
FOR ECONOMY CLASS
Snacks: Snacks are available for purchase from $2 - $4 a piece. Details of the snacks offered can be found at the Spirit Airlines Snacks Page.
Meal Service: No meal service is offered.
Drinks: Soft drinks, bottled water and juices are available for purchase for $3 and energy drinks are available for $2.
Premium Drinks: Beer, wine and cocktails are available for purchase for $5.
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Features
Animals and Pets
Policies and pricing for traveling with an animal and/or pet such as a dog, cat or other household pet.
Pets are defined as domesticated dogs, cats and birds only. The number of pets allowed in the cabin is subject to space availability. We welcome service animals trained to assist customers with mobility, visual and hearing disabilities, in the aircraft cabin for no charge. Medical documentation may be required stating that the passenger must have the animal with them.
Cost: $85.00
Bereavement
In the event of a death in your immediate family, airlines sometimes allow for discounted travel.
No policies are listed for Spirit Airlines bereavement procedure.
Cost: None Specified
Boarding
Procedure and process for boarding the airplane as established by the airline.
Customers checking in for flights must present themselves at the gate and be ready to board their flight no later than 15 minutes prior to departure on domestic flights and 30 minutes prior to departure for international flights, even if they have previously checked in. Customers not in the boarding area by this specified time prior to scheduled departure are subject to seat cancellation and non-transport of their checked baggage (if applicable).
Cost: None Specified
Check In
Policies and procedures for checking in at the airport. Consideration for online check-in capabilities.
Checking in online within 24 and up to 1 hour(s) prior to your flight's departure time is highly recommended. In addition, using a Spirit Airlines self check-in kiosk (where available) to check-in for domestic flights will help reduce your airport processing time. The self check-in kiosks are located at or near Spirit Airlines ticket counters (at select airports) and before entering security checkpoints.
Cost: None Specified
Expectant Mothers
Policies and procedures concerning expectant mothers.
A woman in her 9th month of pregnancy shall be refused boarding unless Spirit Airlines is provided a doctor's certification, dated within 72 hours of departure, stating that the doctor has examined and found the passenger to be physically fit for air transportation on such date.
Cost: None Specified
Policies, features and fees associated with traveling with an infant. Also, potential amenities offered for those flying with an infant.
One child over 7 days and under 24 months of age not occupying a seat, may be carried with a customer. A birth certificate is required to validate the age of all infants under 24 months.
Cost: None Specified
Unaccompanied Minors
Policies concerning minors traveling without an adult: unaccompanied minors.
Children at least 5 years of age up to 11 years old are accepted for unaccompanied travel on domestic Spirit Airlines flights which do not involve a scheduled change of aircraft (i.e., connecting flights).
Children less than 5 years of age are not accepted for unaccompanied travel. All travel by unaccompanied children must be on flights on which the child holds a confirmed reservation. The unaccompanied child must be brought to the airport by the parent or other responsible adult and remain until 15 minutes after flight departure. Spirit Airlines must be provided the name and phone number of the parent or other responsible adult who will meet the child upon deplaning.
Cost: $75.00
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Planes
Airbus A319 100 (3191) - View Picture
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