Spirit Airlines does allow children (for a specific age group) to travel alone. This is applicable on domestic flights only (including Puerto Rico & the U.S. Virgin Islands).
Parents also need to be aware of the terms and conditions associated with booking a minor flight, the booking procedure, how much you have to pay to avail yourself of the Spirit Airlines unaccompanied minor service, and other important information.
Here are all the minor booking policies for Spirit Airlines that you should be aware of to ensure a successful Unaccompanied Minor seat booking.
You need to be present at the counter along with the child ample time ahead to complete the verification process. The official recommendation is 60 minutes before the journey date.
At the time of making a reservation, you have to state that this is for an unaccompanied minor (see age eligibility below).
The unaccompanied minor is only for domestic flights (which also include Puerto Rico & the U.S. Virgin Islands region). The flights have to be direct flights or through without any change of aircraft.
At the boarding point, the child will be pre-boarded & termed as an unaccompanied minor to the attendent. In the case the minor arrives late, they will be the last to board to ensure they are properly introduced to the flight attendant.
No. Spirit Airlines does not permit children to traverse on international flights without being escorted by an adult. If you would like to travel internationally, an adult of 15 years or older should attend the minor.
You bear to pay $150 per passenger for one-way to get Unaccompanied Minor service. For any additional requests like baggage allowances, etc., then they have to be paid separately.
Read the important airport procedure rules below for unaccompanied minors travelling on Spirit Airlines.
At check-in, the parent or guardian who is dropping off has to complete the unaccompanied minor form with photo identification to accept the child for further travel. This form will then be inserted into the lanyard (badge worn around the neck), which the unaccompanied minor must wear at all times during the flight. This is for easy identification by the airport personnel & better facilitation during the entire process.
The person who is dropping off must ask for the gate pass at the counter, bring the child to the gate and further abide at the gate area till the flight takes off. Also, they must stay at the gate for 15 minutes after the flight has departed.
At check-in, the parent or guardian who is dropping off the child must complete the unaccompanied minor form with photo identification to accept the child for further travel. This form will then be inserted into the badge that will be worn around the neck over the course of the journey, which the unaccompanied minor must wear at all times during the flight. This is for easy identification by the airport personnel and better facilitation during the entire process.
Parents who need to book a flight for their ward with Spirit have to contact the airline customer service & state that the booking is for an unaccompanied child. There are three modes to get in communication with Spirit, stated below:
Head to the Spirit Airlines official website.
Go to the Contact page.
There you will find the Contact Us option. Click on that.
Next, you have to state the request for making the booking for an unaccompanied minor.
You have to present all the travel details & submit the form to go ahead with the process.
Next, you have to make the payment to confirm your seats.
Once the process is complete, you will receive the confirmation by mail.
Besides this, you can also chat with a Spirit live person, by texting at 48763 or via WhatsApp at 855-728-3555.
This is the other option which is to dial the Spirit Airlines customer helpdesk number & state the request you are making a booking for an unaccompanied minor.
If you are calling from Mexico, you need to dial 800030071. (For booking from other regions, you can find the respective numbers from the official site).
Spirit Airlines is very trustworthy for ensuring unaccompanied minors travel safely with all checks & protocols from the start of the journey to the very end. Also, the cabin crew will make sure the child is taken care of onboard & is offered a snack and drink. Go through the other terms & conditions shared, including age eligibility, boarding & drop-off rules, etc., to ensure the successful & smooth completion of the entire flight process & journey!