Spirit Airlines Baggage Allowance and Fee
IATA : NK
ICAO : NKS
CallSign : SPIRIT WINGS
Founded : 1983 (as Charter One)
Key people : Ted Christie, CEO | Scott M. Haralson, Senior Vice President & CFO | John Bendoraitis, Executive Vice President & COO | Matt Klein, Senior Vice President & CCO
Country : United States
Office Address : 800 Executive Way #6542
City : Miramar
State : Miami,
Personal item and Carry on
Only personal items which are small like handbags, laptop bags, any backpacks are considered as free baggage that is included in the base fare. 45 x 35 x 20 cm is the dimension that is allowed for carry-on baggage.
Checked baggage
There is a fee for taking checked luggage. There are also many ways to minimize the payable amount. Firstly, the maximum permissible dimension is 62 inches or 158cm and the weight must be up to 40 pounds (18 Kg). If this limit is exceeded, the fee is to be given for oversized baggage.
Additional or Excess baggage
In addition, frequent travelers who book spirit airline flights can join the fare club which reduces the amount for carrying on baggage. For the non-members, the fee is more than the members of the club. It is better to pay for the baggage while booking on the website while paying and the great is the most expensive. But they actively discourage passengers from carrying extra baggage.
| Baggage category | Fee | Max Weight | Max Size (L+W+H) |
| Pre-booked carry-on | $26-$55 | 10"x18"x22" | |
| Gate check baggage fee | $65 | 62" | |
| First checked bag | $21-$50 | 40lbs | 80" |
| Second checked bag | $31-$60 | 40lbs | 80" |
| Third - fifth checked bag | $76-$100 | 40lbs | 80" |
| Overweight bag | +$75 | 41-100lbs | 80" |
| Oversized bag | +$100 | 40lbs | 63-80" |
| Oversized bag if | +$150 | 40lbs | 80"+ |
FAQ's
The Base Fare for Spirit Airlines makes one personal item carrying free of cost. This personal item may include laptop bags, small handbags as well as a backpack. Passenger is also allowed to take additional carry-on luggage on board for some charge.
When you make online check-in, you can check the option of the “Add Bags” link. There you can make the purchase of extra baggage. If you purchase your extra bags in advance, then you can save some charge.
| Baggage category | Fee | Max Weight | |
| Overweight bag | +$30 | 41-50lbs | 80″ |
| Overweight bag | +$55 | 51-70lbs | 80" |
| Overweight bag | +$100 | 71-100lbs | 80" |
| Oversized bag | +$100 | 40lbs | 63-80" |
| Oversized bag (special items) | +$150 | 40lbs | 80"+ |
