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Spirit Airlines carry-on baggage allowance

The Spirit Airlines carry-on baggage allowance is a small personal item; 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm). There is a fee for bringing an additional larger item, with dimensions of 22 x 18 x 10 inches (56 x 46 x 25 cm).

The fee for bringing an additional item on board varies depending on when the allowance is purchased: at the initial reservation, before or during check-in, at the airport or at the boarding gate. For most flights, the fare is $65 one-way, as standard, when purchased during online booking. If a passenger is a member of the Saver $* club, he can purchase his carry-on baggage allowance for $64. However, if the assignment is purchased during online check-in, the cost is $75 as standard, or $74 for club members. The price increases to $89 at the airport, or $99 at the gate.

Several items do not count toward a customer’s carry-on baggage allowance, such as a diaper bag and a stroller.

What happens if my Spirit Airlines carry-on bag is overweight or oversized?
If an item of carry-on baggage exceeds the dimensions allowed by Spirit Airlines’ baggage allowance, it will be checked in the hold and fees will be charged .

Spirit Airlines Pet Carry-on Baggage Allowance

Certain pets may be transported in the cabin on Spirit domestic 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 exceed 40 pounds (18.14 kg). One pet container per customer is permitted with up to two similar animals in the same container, as long as each pet can stand upright and move freely throughout the container. The fee for this is $125 per container.

Spirit Airlines carry-on luggage and musical instruments

Passengers can bring musical instruments on board as part of their standard carry-on luggage. If the instrument exceeds the standard carry-on baggage allowance, an additional seat must be purchased for it. The instrument must be secured on or against a window seat.

Spirit Airlines Prohibited Items and Carry-on Baggage

Certain items are considered too dangerous to carry on board an airplane. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Ammunition,
  • axles,
  • weapons,
  • Fireworks,
  • Nail guns.

Spirit Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance

There is no free checked baggage allowance on Spirit Airlines. Passengers can check up to five bags in the hold but must pay a fee. Each bag must not exceed 62 inches (158 cm) in overall dimensions or 40 pounds (18.1 kg).

Spirit uses a dynamic pricing structure for baggage costs based on travel dates, destination, and purchasing channel. Spirit offers a “Bag-O-Tron” service to show the cost of baggage based on several factors.

Customers can pay $69.95 to become a member of the Saver$ club. This means they, and everyone else on their travel itinerary, can receive discounts on their flights and baggage allowance purchases. Membership automatically renews each year at $69.95 unless canceled by customer.

Spirit Kids Checked Baggage Allowance

Strollers and child seats are accepted in the warehouse free of charge.

Spirit Checked Baggage and Excess Baggage Fees

If a bag exceeds the baggage allowance purchased with Spirit, excess baggage fees apply:

  • If a bag weighs between 41 and 50 pounds (18 and 23 kg), the fee is $79 per bag.
  • If a bag weighs between 51 and 100 pounds (23 and 45 kg), the fee is $99 per bag.
  • If the dimensions of a bag are between 63 and 80 inches (158–203 cm), the fee is $100.
  • If the dimensions of a bag exceed 80 linear inches (203 cm), the fee is $150.

Spirit Checked Baggage and Exceptional Items

Sports equipment, such as surfboards or bicycles, can be checked in at the warehouse. The fee to register a bike is $75 each way and $100 for surfboards (maximum 2 in a bag). Golf bags and skis/snowboards are considered standard checked baggage items.

Musical instruments can be checked in the hold as long as they are properly packaged and meet Spirit’s checked baggage allowance rules.