Key Highlights:
-Spirit Airlines is implementing significant changes to its policies.
-The airline announced that it is increasing the weight limit for checked bags to 50 pounds and extending the validity of flight credits to 12 months.
According to a news report on www.usatoday.com, Spirit Airlines is increasing the weight limit for checked bags to 50 pounds. The carrier is also extending the validity of flight credits to 12 months. These changes bring Spirit more in line with the rest of the airline industry.
Matt Klein, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Spirit Airlines, in a statement said “Spirit has changed the game before and we’re doing it again with this first round of initiatives that will lead the way to a new era of low-fare, high-value flying. These enhancements provide each and every one of our guests with unparalleled flexibility and peace of mind, and it’s just the beginning of our pursuit to make affordable travel easier and more seamless than ever.”
Before Tuesday’s (June 4, 2024) announcement, checked bags on Spirit Airlines were limited to 40 pounds before incurring overweight fees, and flight credits expired after 90 days.
These updates align Spirit more closely with the rest of the airline industry, including its nearest competitor, Frontier Airlines. Last month, Frontier also extended its flight credit validity period, although it still caps checked bags at 40 pounds.
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