Low-cost airline Spirit Airlines offers service to more than 90 locations in the United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The airline's cheap fares attract a lot of budget travelers. Unfortunately, carry-on luggage and other extras are not included in those tickets. The costs of checking your bags or using a carry-on can add up.
The baggage fees on Spirit Airlines are also not clear-cut. It would help if you familiarized yourself with them before booking to make sure you don't wind up with a pricey "budget" ticket, as they tend to rise as your flight date approaches.
Your elite status, the route and date of your trip, whether you're a Spirit Saver$ Club member, and even when you pay for your baggage (hint: early is preferable) all affect how much it costs to check your luggage on Spirit Airlines.
You can use the Spirit Airlines baggage fees calculator to find out the precise cost of your trip even though there isn't an obvious chart that lists all of the fees.
When a bag exceeds 62 linear inches (158 cm) or weighs more than 40 pounds, overweight or excessive baggage costs apply. There is a limit of 80 linear inches (203 cm) or 100 pounds (45 kg) for both size and weight.
Overweight Bag Fee
41 to 50 pounds (18 kg to 23 kg): $79 per bag
51 to 100 pounds (23 kg to 45 kg): $125 per bag
Oversized Bag Fee
63 to 80 linear inches (158 cm to 203 cm): $150 per bag
Special items over 80 linear inches (203 cm): $150
Even if they are larger than 80 linear inches, special items—apart from luggage—may be checked. Bicycles, fishing rods, surfboards, and golf equipment are a few examples of these products. These objects are large, thus there will be additional costs associated with storing them.
Joining the Spirit Saver Club will help you save some money on your baggage fees. You'll be able to enjoy benefits like lower airfares, waived baggage fees, and savings on add-ons like large front seats and expedited boarding once you pay for club membership.
When hand luggage surpasses the size allowed by Spirit Airlines' baggage allowance, it gets checked into the hold and there are fees associated with it.
Yes, Pets are allowed in Spirit Airlines. Certain pets can be carried in the cabin on domestic Spirit flights. The pet must be placed in a carrier with dimensions no larger than 18 x 14 x 9 inches (45.72 x 35.56 x 22.86 cm). The combined weight of the pet and carrier must not be greater than 40 lbs (18.14 kg). One pet container per customer is allowed with up to two similar animals in the same container, provided each pet is free to stand in an upright position and freely move about the container. The fee for this is $125 per container.