Passengers can soon book fares with free carry-on bags.
A Spirit Airlines commercial airliner flies after taking off from Las Vegas International Airport, Feb. 8, 2024, in Las Vegas."We're unveiling a new era in Spirit's history and taking low-fare travel to new heights with enhanced options that are unlike anything we've offered before," Ted Christie, Spirit's president and chief executive officer, said in a statement.
Christie said the changes were a result of customer feedback from guests who want "choices for an elevated experience that are affordable and provide unparalleled value."earlier this month. The Dallas-based budget carrier said it would add assigned seats and a premium cabin, promising full details to come in September at the company's investor day.A Spirit Airlines commercial airliner flies after taking off from Las Vegas International Airport, Feb. 8, 2024, in Las Vegas.
Travelers will be able to book the new options online at checkout starting Aug. 16 with the new guest experience changes rolling out by Aug. 27, 2024.Starting Aug. 27, passengers who purchase the Go Big fare class -- or are Free Spirit Gold members or Free Spirit World Elite Mastercard holders -- will be able to use a dedicated priority check-in line to access the first available ticket counter agent. The new lines will roll out at more than 20 airports.
Spirit's redesigned boarding process will have five groups with priority boarding available to Go Big and Go Comfy fare-classes, Free Spirit Gold and Silver members, Free Spirit World Elite Mastercard holders and active-duty U.S. service members, plus spouses and children who are traveling with that service member.
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