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Spirit Airlines

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United States · Callsign: SPIRIT WINGS

242

Routes

Destinations

Countries

242

Flights

Route Network

Short-Haul 108

Medium-Haul 132

Long-Haul 2

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Longest Routes

From	To	Distance	Time
LIM 🇵🇪	FLL 🇺🇸	4.249 km	330 min
FLL 🇺🇸	LIM 🇵🇪	4.249 km	330 min
LAX 🇺🇸	FLL 🇺🇸	3.763 km	296 min
FLL 🇺🇸	LAX 🇺🇸	3.763 km	296 min
PHL 🇺🇸	LAS 🇺🇸	3.494 km	277 min
LAS 🇺🇸	PHL 🇺🇸	3.494 km	277 min
LAS 🇺🇸	FLL 🇺🇸	3.492 km	276 min
FLL 🇺🇸	LAS 🇺🇸	3.492 km	276 min
BWI 🇺🇸	LAS 🇺🇸	3.381 km	269 min
LAS 🇺🇸	BWI 🇺🇸	3.381 km	269 min
LAX 🇺🇸	DTW 🇺🇸	3.178 km	254 min
DTW 🇺🇸	LAX 🇺🇸	3.178 km	254 min
ORD 🇺🇸	OAK 🇺🇸	2.947 km	238 min
OAK 🇺🇸	ORD 🇺🇸	2.947 km	238 min
LAS 🇺🇸	DTW 🇺🇸	2.808 km	228 min
DTW 🇺🇸	LAS 🇺🇸	2.808 km	228 min
ORD 🇺🇸	LAX 🇺🇸	2.802 km	228 min
LAX 🇺🇸	ORD 🇺🇸	2.802 km	228 min
FLL 🇺🇸	DEN 🇺🇸	2.739 km	223 min
DEN 🇺🇸	FLL 🇺🇸	2.739 km	223 min

Top Destinations

United States 212
Mexico 6
Colombia 4
Dominican Republic 3
Puerto Rico 3
Jamaica 2
Aruba 1
Panama 1
Sint Maarten 1
Nicaragua 1
Haiti 1
U.S. Virgin Islands 1
Guatemala 1
Peru 1
Honduras 1

Aircraft Types

Airbus A319 155 routes
Airbus A320 137 routes
Airbus A321 11 routes

Über uns Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines, founded in 1980 as Charter One and rebranded in 1992, was headquartered in Miramar, Florida. Spirit operated as an ultra-low-cost carrier with a business model centered on offering the lowest base fares in the US market while generating revenue through ancillary fees for carry-on bags, checked bags, seat selection, and other optional services. The airline operated focus cities at Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Las Vegas, Detroit, Atlantic City, and Dallas/Fort Worth. Spirit's fleet consisted of Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft configured in high-density, all-economy layouts with the industry's thinnest seats, branded as Big Front Seats for the extra-legroom section. The Free Spirit loyalty program allowed members to earn and redeem points on Spirit flights. Spirit did not belong to any global airline alliance. The airline's bright yellow livery and bold marketing campaigns made it one of the most recognizable brands in US aviation. Spirit played a significant role in driving down airfares in markets it entered, competing primarily on price with both legacy and other low-cost carriers. After a failed merger attempt with JetBlue Airways that was blocked by antitrust regulators in 2024, Spirit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in late 2024, subsequently restructuring its operations and fleet as part of its reorganization plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spirit Airlines checked baggage allowance?

Spirit Airlines charges for all bags including carry-ons. A personal item fitting under the seat (45x35x20 cm) is the only free allowance. Checked bags up to 18 kg (40 lb) start at around 30 USD when purchased online during booking, with prices increasing significantly at the airport counter.

Does Spirit Airlines have a frequent flyer program?

Spirit Airlines offers the Free Spirit loyalty program where members earn points on flights and with co-branded credit cards. Points can be redeemed for award flights, and the program offers Free Spirit Gold status for frequent travelers. Spirit also offers the Spirit Saver$ Club, a paid membership that provides discounted fares and bag fees.

What cabin classes does Spirit Airlines offer?

Spirit Airlines operates a single Economy class cabin with two seating options: standard seats with a 28-inch pitch, among the tightest in the industry, and Big Front Seats in the first two rows offering wider seats with more legroom. There is no first or business class cabin on any Spirit aircraft.

Where are Spirit Airlines main focus cities?

Spirit Airlines operates a point-to-point network with major focus cities including Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Orlando (MCO), Las Vegas (LAS), and Detroit (DTW). Fort Lauderdale serves as the airline's largest base and operational headquarters. Spirit primarily serves leisure destinations across the US, Caribbean, and Latin America.

Does Spirit Airlines belong to an airline alliance?

Spirit Airlines does not belong to any airline alliance and does not participate in codeshare or interline agreements with other carriers. As an ultra-low-cost carrier, Spirit focuses on offering unbundled base fares with all extras such as bags, seat selection, and refreshments available for separate purchase.