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Spirit Airlines made an interesting announcement this morning. The low-cost carrier is introducing bundled fares, priority-check-in, a new boarding process, and more. Spirit has been struggling lately, so it will be interesting to see how these changes help the airline’s bottom line.
Okay. Here’s the surprise: new travel options! Check them out. https://t.co/CmA062T7cK pic.twitter.com/Sgbiwb6rwH
— Spirit Airlines (@SpiritAirlines) July 30, 2024
Bundled Fares
Spirit will introduce four fare bundles. These offer everything from BIG FRONT SEATS® to checked bags and unlimited snacks and beverages. Here is the breakdown:
- Go Big: Includes a BIG FRONT SEAT®, one checked, one carry-on bag, priority check-in and boarding, snacks and drinks including alcoholic beverages, and streaming Wi-Fi.
- Go Comfy: Includes an aisle or window seat with no one in the middle, one checked, one carry-on bag, priority boarding, a small snack, and non-alcoholic beverage.
- Go Savvy: Includes standard seat selection and a choice of one checked or carry-on bag.
- Go: Standard seat selection, a checked bag, and other options can be purchased separately.
These new fare bundles are available for purchase beginning on August 16th and changes will be implemented on August 27th. The BIG FRONT SEAT® will be only sold as part of the Go Big bundle. It will become akin to Domestic First Class with free snacks and drinks. I’m curious if Spirit will change the benefits for Gold members as bags are currently included.
Priority Check-In
On August 27th, Spirit Airlines will introduce priority check-in for Go Big passengers, Free Spirit Gold members, and Free Spirit World Elite Mastercard holders.
This will be available at the following airports:
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
- Cancún International Airport (CUN)
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
- Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
- Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Miami International Airport (MIA)
- Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
- Nashville International Airport (BNA)
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
- New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
- Orlando International Airport (MCO)
- San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
- Tampa International Airport (TPA)
New Boarding Process
Spirit will introduce a new boarding process on August 27th. There will be five groups. Priority boarding will be offered to those with Go Big or Go Comfy packages, Free Spirit Gold and Silver members, those with the Free Spirit World Elite Mastercard, and active-duty US military.
Ted Christie, Spirit’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said:
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. We listened to our Guests and are excited to deliver what they want: choices for an elevated experience that are affordable and provide unparalleled value.”
Anthony’s Take: I’ve been a Free Spirit Gold member for some time. I’ll be curious to see how the pricing is as I usually buy a BIG FRONT SEAT® and don’t check bags. It’s great to see Spirit evolving with the times, but I hope they don’t overprice these packages.
(Image Credits: Spirit Airlines.)
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