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What is Spirit Airlines 'Big Front Seat'? & Is it Worth Paying Extra for it?

Spirit Airline is one of the ultra-low-cost airlines in the United States that offers fares as low as $18. Following the affordable fare policy, the company has achieved many milestones. In 2020, Spirit Airline was awarded the largest low-cost airline in North America. The rapidly growing airline has 175 aircraft, with a major portion of Airbus A320-200 and Airbus A320neo. These are narrow-body aircraft made by Airbus.


While the airline offers exceptional fares, they don't provide much for seat type. Most of the major airlines in the world have four types of cabin or class or seats. These are Economy, Premium Economy, Business, and First Class. Some carriers like Singapore Airlines also offer a Suite class which is the most expensive of all. ULCC, like Spirit Airlines, offers just one type, and that is Economy. While the standard seats have a 28-inch pitch and a 17.75-inch width, they can be uncomfortable for a large person with a height of 6'2" and above. If you are the type of passenger with large legs and like to have a comfortable seat, Spirit offers a better option. The 'Big Front Seat' is what you need for the ultimate relaxing experience of flying with Spirit Airlines. To know more about the seating, you can contact Spirit Airlines customer services.

What is the Spirit Airlines Big Front Seat in Spirit Airlines?

As the name suggests, these seats are bigger than the standard seats on Spirit Airlines and are located in the front (first and second row). These are leather (Spirit calls them Deluxe Leather) seats with a 36" pitch and 18.5" width. They also have more legroom of around 6 inches when compared to the traditional seats. There is no middle seat in between, and it is in a 2 - 2 configuration. There are a total of just eight (four on each side) Big Front Seats in an aircraft that offer you the comfort of business class seats.


You can easily spot the Big Front Seats in the first two rows of the aircraft. The biggest difference between these seats and the standard seats in the huge fare difference. The fare of the Big Front Seat depends on the route and the total air miles. You can call Spirit Customer service number to know more about the charges and other benefits.

Is it Worth Paying Extra Money?

Paying extra money for the Big Front Seat can be worth it for some people and not for all.


If you are a tall and large person, the standard cramped seats may not be comfortable for you. In that case, you can choose to get the Big Front Seat experience for a comfortable journey.


If you are on a long-haul flight, you can opt for larger seats. Long haul flights with more than three hours of the journey can be tiring and painful. To avoid this, you can pay the extra cash for a Big Front Seat. You can not recline the small standard seats on Spirit Airline.

If you are a business person and every minute of you is important, you can purchase the bigger seats as it houses a tray big enough for you to work with a laptop.


Buying a Big Fat Seat can create a serious dent in your pocket, especially when trying to travel on a budget.


If you are traveling on a short-haul flight, you should not consider getting that extra space. Here are some points when you should not consider paying extra:


If you are flying with a big family or a group of friends, this seat will cost you more. There is also a limitation of eight seats per aircraft.


You will not get any additional benefits apart from the seat itself. You cannot have extra baggage, free snacks, or even water.

How to Purchase the Big Front Seat

There are three ways by which you can purchase the Big Fat Seat. These are:


1. At the time of Booking

2. Through Customer Care

3. At the Airport


At the Time of Booking


You can choose your seat type when making your reservation with Spirit Airlines. You can also get an additional discount by making an early purchase.


Through Customer Care


You can call the Spirit Airlines customer service number to choose or upgrade your seat.


At the Airport


You can also buy the Big Front Seat at the airport. Please note that purchasing the big seat at the airport is a risk subject to availability. Since there are only eight seats available, there are chances that it may already have been reserved.


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