Seat Assignment Fees Charged by Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines, known for its budget-friendly fares, offers a range of seat selection options to suit different travel preferences and wallets. Here's a breakdown of the choices available and their associated costs.
**Standard Seat Selection**
For those who opt for Spirit's basic fare, seat assignments start at $1 and can go up to $50, depending on the flight route and the seat's position on the plane. This basic seat comes with no extras like seat recline or Wi-Fi, reflecting Spirit's "unbundled" approach where only the base seat and one personal item are included.
**Fare Bundles with Seat Benefits**
Spirit Airlines offers three fare bundles, each with its own set of benefits and included seat options:
1. **Spirit First (formerly Go Big)**: This bundle includes a "Big Front Seat" with extra comfort and legroom, priority boarding, a carry-on and checked bag, no change or cancel fees, complimentary snacks and drinks, reserved overhead bin space, and Wi-Fi access. The premium seat is included in the bundle fare, eliminating the need for separate seat selection fees.
2. **Premium Economy (formerly Go Comfy)**: This option provides a seat with extra legroom or a blocked middle seat, plus one carry-on bag, priority boarding, and reserved overhead bin space. It also includes no change or cancel fees. Seat selection is included within this bundle.
3. **Value (formerly Go)**: The most basic option, where you pay for only what you need. Seat selection, carry-on bags, and checked bags are all purchased separately. However, this means you can pay from $1 up to $50 depending on the seat location you pick.
**Spirit Saver$ Club**
For an annual membership fee of $69.95 to $129.90, depending on the membership length, Spirit Saver$ Club members receive discounts on fares, baggage fees, seats, and other optional services. This can help reduce overall seat selection costs.
It's important to note that Spirit Airlines' seat assignment policy does not fully comply with the new requirements set by the US Department of Transportation for family seating. Passengers may find themselves separated from their traveling companions during seat assignment.
For a comprehensive journey, travelers can refer to the Spirit Airlines a319 Seating Chart to choose their seat. Whether you're a budget traveler or seeking extra comfort, Spirit Airlines provides options to cater to various needs.
When selecting a seat on Spirit Airlines, budget-focused travelers can opt for the basic fare, where seat assignments start at $1 and go up to $50 based on the flight route and seat location. For a more comfortable journey, premium options like Spirit First, Premium Economy, and Value fare bundles offer additional benefits, such as extra legroom, priority boarding, and Wi-Fi access, at varying costs. Members of Spirit Saver$ Club can also enjoy seat discounts, helping reduce overall costs for their travel lifestyle and finance.
