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Baggage information

Carry on baggage
For travel before August 1, 2010
1 carry-on bag + 1 personal item such as a purse, briefcase, or laptop computer at no charge.
 A carry-on bag must fit under your seat or in the overhead bin.
Maximum dimensions - 24 inches by 16 inches by 12 inches (61cm x 40.6cm x 30.5cm).

For travel August 1, 2010 and beyond
(Effective for reservations purchased on or after April 6, 2010)
Fees apply for carry-on baggage that will not fit in the under seat space (max size of under seat space is 16”x14”x12”). New fees will be available for pre-purchase by July 1, 2010. All baggage fees are non-refundable and may be paid in advance or at the airport. All customers who purchased reservations prior to April 6, 2010, for travel August 1, 2010 and beyond, will be “Grandfathered” and no carry-on bag charges will apply.
Domestic and international flights
Only 1 personal item free of charge per seat purchased. Must fit underneath a seat.
Dimensions may not exceed 16 inches by 14 inches by 12 inches (40 x 35 x 30 cm).
Excluded items are not counted towards a customer's carry-on item baggage allowance and are free of charge. These items are Umbrella, Camera, Infant Diaper Bag, Assistive Devices, Outer Garments (Coats/Hats/Wraps), Car Seat/Stroller, Reading Material, Food for the flight.

Carry on fees
Additional VAT (value added tax) taxes may apply for domestic and international flights.
Only 1 per seat purchased. Must fit in the overhead bin with dimensions  22 x 18 x 10" (56 x 46 x 25 cm)
ONLINE (Member) $9 fare club - $20
ONLINE (NON-MEMBER) - $30
GATE - $45

Checked bags
A standard checked bag - not exceeding 62 linear inches/158 cm (length + width + height) and 50 pounds/23 kg in weight. Each checked bag must have identification on the outside of the bag. Spirit recommends placing identification tags inside luggage as well.
For travel before August 1, 2010
First Bag
Size: 62" linear (length+width+height)
Weight: 50 lbs (158 cm/23 kg)
Online fee $19, Airport $25
Second Bag
Size: 62" linear (length+width+height)
Weight: 50 lbs (158 cm/23 kg)
Online fee $25, Airport $25
Third - Fifth Bag
Size: 62" linear (length+width+height)
Weight: 50 lbs (158 cm/23 kg)
Online fee $100, Airport $100

Overweight and oversized Baggage Fees
Overweight 51- 70 lbs. (23.13 – 31.75 kg) $50
Overweight 71 – 99 lbs. (32.20 – 44.90 kg) $100
Oversized 62 - 79 linear inches (158 - 200.66 cm) $100
Oversized 80+ linear inches (203+ cm) $150

For travel August 1, 2010 and beyond
(Effective for reservations purchased on or after April 6, 2010)
New fees will be available for pre-purchase by July 1, 2010
 

First Bag Size: 62" linear (length+width+height) Weight: 50 lbs (158 cm/23 kg)	online member $9 fare club	online(non-member) phone or check-in	gate
Domestic flights	$15	$25	N/A
International flights	$20	$30	N/A

Second Bag Size: 62" linear (length+width+height) Weight: 50 lbs (158 cm/23 kg)	online member $9 fare club	online(non-member) phone or check-in	gate
Domestic flights	$15	$25	N/A
International flights	$20	$30	N/A

Third - Fifth Bag Size: 62" linear (length+width+height) Weight: 50 lbs (158 cm/23 kg)	online member $9 fare club	online(non-member) phone or check-in	gate
Domestic flights	$75	$85	N/A
International flights	$80	$90	N/A

 

Additional, Overweight, & Oversized Baggage
Any checked baggage that exceeds the standard size and weight limit is subject to excess baggage fees in addition to the standard checked bag fee.
Overweight 51- 70 lbs. (23.13 – 31.75 kg) $50*
Overweight 71 – 99 lbs. (32.20 – 44.90 kg) $1001 Oversized 62 - 79 linear inches (158 - 200.66 cm) $1001
Oversized 80+ linear inches (203+ cm) $1501
*Additional VAT (value added tax) taxes may apply.
Spirit Airlines will not accept baggage that weighs more than 99 pounds (45 kg), measures more than 80 linear inches (203 cm) in a single dimension, or has combined size of 160 linear inches (406 cm).

Children information

Travelling with Children, Infants and Toddlers

Children Traveling With an Adult
Spirit Airlines does not offer children’s fares. Children (ages 2 – 14) accompanied by an adult, are charged the applicable adult fare for the flight. Proof of age may be required at the time of travel.

Infant / Lap Children
A lap child is an infant over 7 days old and under 2 years of age, NOT occupying a seat.
- An infant may be carried free of charge, is considered a lap child, and travels with a customer paying the applicable adult fare who is at least 15 years of age.
- A medical release for travel is required for any infant under 14 days old.
- One adult passenger cannot transport two (2) lap children – one can be a lap child, while the other must pay for a seat, and be placed securely in an FAA-approved Child Restraint System.
- Proof of age such as birth certificate, passport, or other valid proof of age may be required for lap children/infants. A copy of a birth certificate is required for domestic travel to provide proof of child’s age. For international travel, customers use a passport to provide proof of age.

Bassinets, infant seats, and strollers may be accepted as checked baggage at no extra charge, and are not considered part of the customer’s baggage allowance.
Car seats may be carried on board the aircraft at no charge if a seat has been purchased for the child.

Infants Occupying a Seat
If a separate reservation has been made for an infant, the child may travel in a separate seat, provided they are securely placed in an FAA-approved child restraint system (car seat) that conforms to the following guidelines:
- Car seats manufactured since 1985 must state, in red lettering, "This Child Restraint System Conforms to All Applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards." This label must be intact and attached to the safety seat. If not, it must be gate checked (no exceptions).
- In addition, the car seat must state: "This child restraint system conforms to all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards." (This does not need to be in red lettering).
- Car seats manufactured before 1985 must state: "This child restraint system conforms to all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards."
- Canadian or other foreign-made car seats: Car seats which do not fall under United States guidelines must bear either a label showing approval of a foreign government or a label showing that the seat was manufactured under the standards of the United Nations.

In November 2006, FAA approved a belt-and-buckle harness type restraint system called C.A.R.E.S (Child Aviation Restraint System) which can be transported for children (over one year old) weighing 22 to 44 pounds. This restraint wraps around the back of the seat and is fitted into place by looping through two adjustable vertical straps. This is the first alternative aviation child safety device to be certified by the FAA for all phases of flight—taxiing, take off, turbulence, and landing.

Pets

Traveling with Pets
Spirit Airlines accepts only small domestic dogs, cats and household birds in the passenger cabin for a service fee - $100 USD per container, each way. Pet fees must be paid at the time the reservation is made in order to reserve the needed transportation space in our inventory. These fees are not refundable. The number of pets allowed in the cabin is subject to space availability.
We maintain the right to refuse acceptance of any animal that is exhibiting aggressive behavior.

Check-In
Passengers traveling with pets can check-in at the ticket counter. At this time, curbside or self-service check-in is not allowed.
Carry-On Pets
A maximum of 4 pet containers is permitted in the cabin on all domestic flights including Puerto Rico and St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
Spirit Airlines will not transport any birds to/from Puerto Rico and St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.

Guidelines of Spirit Airlines:
- Spirit Airlines does not require a health certificate for pets traveling with customer in the aircraft cabin.
- Exotic pets such as snakes, spiders, rodents, etc. will not be accepted.
- A maximum of 2 pets per container is permitted, but only one container per customer is allowed.
- Animals must be able to stand upright and move about comfortably in the container.
- The pet should be at least eight (8) weeks old and fully weaned.
- The animal must be harmless, inoffensive, odorless, and requires no attention during transit.
- In the event the animal becomes offensive or causes a disturbance during transit; the pet will be removed at the first enroute stop.
- The pet cannot be ill, violent, or in physical distress.
- Advance notice is recommended but not required.

Pets in Cargo Compartment
Spirit Airlines does not transport pets in Cargo at any time.

International Travel
Spirit Airlines does not accept pets for travel in the cabin or in the cargo compartment on international flights, except in the case of service animals.
Depending on the international destination, specific documentation regarding the service animal may be required. Please contact Spirit Customer Service at 800-772-7117 and one of our agents will be happy to check destination regulations for you.

Security Screening
Customers need to present the animal to the security checkpoint screeners for screening. The customer walks through the metal detector with the animal. If the customer can not do this, the animal must undergo a secondary screening, including visual and physical inspection. The animal is never placed through the X-ray machine, only its carrier.

Pet Carrier Guidelines
- One pet container per fare-paying customer is permitted. The container itself may hold a maximum of two pets.
- A maximum of 2 similar pets per container as long as pets can stand upright and move about.
- Pets must be free to stand in an upright position and move about the container.
- The dimensions of the container must not exceed 18" length + 14" width + 9" height (45.72 cm + 35.56 cm + 22.86 cm)
- A maximum of four (4) pet containers are allowed per aircraft.
- The Containers must be able to fit under the seat.
- Soft sided containers are permitted in the cabin, but not the type which permit the pet’s head to remain outside the container.
- Pets must remain in the container at all times on board the aircraft, and must be harmless, inoffensive, odorless, and require no attention during transit. Pets must be completely contained within the pet carrier.
- Container is subject to inspection and approval by Spirit Airlines.
- The customer is responsible for assuring that the container meets all government requirements for safe and humane transport.