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I’ve held Spirit Airlines Free Spirit® Gold status for the past two years. I don’t get much benefit from the status since I buy the Big Front Seats® and the new bundled Go Big fares include bags and snacks. Spirit is trying to replace some of the benefits that elite members lost to the new bundles. One of these new offerings is the ability to upgrade for cash or miles.
Spirit emailed me this week offering a complimentary Go Big upgrade, which includes premium snacks, drinks, and extra space. I’m not sure why it says this is for my next trip (as I’m already seated there). The offer reads:
Get ready for your upcoming trip! As a thank you for being a valued Free Spirit® Gold Member, we’re excited to offer you a complimentary Go Big upgrade, which includes premium snacks, drinks, and extra space. It’s our way of saying we really, really appreciate you. To claim this 1-time offer, just call Guest Care at 833-374-6530.”
Additionally, Spirit has rolled out a way for Gold members to upgrade using cash or miles. The chart above shows the rates. These are comparable to the rates I have heard gate agents offer for upgrades at the gate. These can be had within 24 hours of departure. I’m not sure I would ever try this as I want a guaranteed bulkhead seat.
Upgrade Terms & Conditions
- To qualify for the Free Spirit® Go Big PNR complimentary one-time upgrade voucher (“Upgrade Voucher”) and/or upgrade to the Go Big travel option using cash or points (“Cash or Points Upgrade”), you must (i) be a Free Spirit® Gold status member; (ii) contact the dedicated Guest Care line to upgrade, and (iii) book travel on a Qualifying Flight Segment.
- A “Qualifying Flight Segment” is a revenue trip operated by Spirit Airlines.
- The Upgrade Voucher must be booked and travel completed by January 31, 2025.
- The Upgrade Voucher is subject to availability and subject to “blackout dates” during which the Upgrade Voucher is unavailable. The “blackout dates” include November 26 through December 1, 2024, and December 22 through December 31, 2024.
- The Cash or Points Upgrade request may be available at check-in (24-hours prior to departure) but no less than 4-hours prior to departure.
- The Cash or Points Upgrade offer must be booked and travel completed by January 31, 2025.
- Gold status members can also use cash or points to upgrade non-Gold status members included on their booking, however, complimentary Wi-Fi and bags are not included.
- Free Spirit® Points will be earned based on the fare purchased and not on the upgrade.
- The complimentary Upgrade Voucher and Cash or Points Upgrade is subject to change without notice and subject to availability.
- Other restrictions and conditions may apply and can be found at spirit.com/freespirit
Free Spirit® Gold Status
Spirit Airlines’ Free Spirit® Gold status offers the following benefits:
- 10x points spent on airfare
- 20x points spent on other options (bags, seats, etc.)
- One free checked bag (up to 50 pounds)
- One free carry-on bag
- Priority check-in
- A free snack and drink when not in a Big Front Seat®
- Free Wi-Fi streaming
Anthony’s Take: I’m not sure I’ll ever use this, but I appreciate that Spirit is reaching out to its top-tier elites and offering them something additional.
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