Regarding Spirit Airlines’ checked baggage rules, the airline uses a piece-based policy with weight and size limits imposed on passengers.
The baggage allowance offered on Spirit Airlines flights
The number of bags included in the checked baggage allowance on flights marketed and operated by Spirit Airlines depends primarily on the fare chosen by the passenger when booking their flight. Here are the rules:
– Spirit First: This fare allows for one checked bag.
– Value & Premium Economy: Up to 5 bags can be checked for a fee.
Weight and dimensions: The maximum weight allowed for each checked bag with Spirit is 22.5 kg.
Regarding dimensions, passengers are allowed to board with luggage that does not exceed 162 inches or 158 cm (all dimensions combined, including handles and wheels).
Spirit Airlines charges a fee for checked baggage
This is true, but it only applies to Value and Premium Economy fares.
The amount of the checked baggage fee is calculated based on the passenger’s booked itinerary. However, it is generally estimated at:
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1st checked bag | 2nd checked bag | 3rd, 4th & 5th checked bag |
| During online booking or check-in | $40 – $47 | $50 – $55 |
$99 – $149 |
|
At the airport |
$50 – $55 |
$60 |
Shipping costs for sports equipment on Spirit Airlines
Certain sports equipment is accepted as checked baggage on Spirit Airlines flights for a fee. For example: Surfboards: $75; Golf Clubs: $100.
Other sports equipment is accepted for checked baggage subject to certain conditions, within the permitted baggage allowance.
Add baggage to a Spirit Airlines flight booking
Purchase excess baggage: For any excess weight or dimensions, Spirit charges an additional baggage fee. You can purchase excess baggage online and receive a discount of up to 30%.
It is important to note that oversized or overweight baggage checked in and placed in the holds of Spirit Airlines must not weigh more than 45 kg or measure 203 cm.
Spirit Gold members and Spirit Travel More Mastercard Primary Cardholders are entitled to check one piece of luggage even if travelling with the Value fare or Premium Economy.
Items prohibited in checked baggage on Spirit Airlines flights
Being a US-based airline, Spirit Airlines complies with TSA (Transportation Security Administration) rules. This details the items prohibited for recording. Let’s find out which ones are affected:
– Cordless straighteners and curling irons (allowed in baggage only under restrictions)
– Electronic cigarettes and external batteries (in hand luggage only)
– Devices operating with butane gas cartridges, such as cooking torches, portable stoves used for campsites or mini torches.
Other items prohibited in checked baggage on Spirit Airlines flights:
Aside from flammable liquids and other substances that we all know we can’t take in the hold, there are still many questions regarding certain items. Some are very common, and not all passengers are aware that they cannot be placed in checked baggage.
– Explosives (unauthorized ammunition cartridges, fireworks, firecrackers and detonators, etc.)
– Compressed Gases, such as those found in gas stoves, flammable aerosols (paints, deodorants, etc.), tear gas bombs, etc.
– Flammable substances
– Magnetizing substances (like those found in conventional magnets)
– Objects containing batteries (used in children’s toys, underwater flashlights, cell phone batteries, etc.)
– Infectious, toxic and oxidizing substances.
– Radioactive substances (found in some medicines).
– Over-the-counter medications.