Low-fare travel leader changes the game again
with the announcement of new premium offerings starting
August 2024
DANIA
BEACH, Fla., July 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is
redefining low-fare travel with new, high-value options that
empower travelers to choose an elevated Guest experience at an
affordable price. The airline is introducing new offerings,
including brand-new premium selections, as part of a significant
transformation that delivers an even friendlier, more comfortable,
and cost-effective travel experience. Spirit will begin offering
new travel options for booking on Aug.
16 and launch the newly transformed Guest experience by
August 27, 2024.
"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," said Ted Christie, Spirit's President and Chief
Executive Officer. "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."
New Travel Options, All with Exceptional Value
In a
milestone moment for low-fare travel, Spirit will offer its Guests
the option to select a premium experience at an unmatched price.
The new premium experience will complement additional options
ranging from elevated to economical to meet the needs of all
travelers. The four new travel options include: Go Big, Go Comfy,
Go Savvy and Go. All four options include the flexibility of no
change or cancel fees.
- Go Big delivers the best value in the sky and includes a
Big Front Seat®, snacks and drinks, including alcoholic beverages,
one carry-on bag, one checked bag, priority check-in and boarding,
and streaming access through the fastest Wi-Fi of any U.S.-based
airline.* The Big Front Seat features enhanced comfort with wider
seats, extra legroom, additional seat cushioning and no middle
seat. Go Big will be available to book and experience starting
Aug. 16, with snacks and drinks
included and priority check-in launching on Aug. 27.
- Go Comfy is a brand-new seating option that offers
increased comfort and space with a guaranteed blocked middle seat,
one carry-on bag, one checked bag, priority boarding, and a snack
and non-alcoholic beverage. Go Comfy will be available to book
starting Aug. 16 and experience
beginning Aug. 27.
- Go Savvy provides the choice of either one carry-on bag
or one checked bag and standard seat selection during booking. Go
Savvy will be available to book and experience starting
Aug. 16.
- Go offers the greatest affordability for those who want
to keep it simple with the flexibility to purchase any of the
following options: checked bags, standard seat selection, Wi-Fi,
and snacks and beverages. Go will be available to book and
experience beginning Aug. 16.
Designated Priority Check-In
Spirit will debut a
priority check-in experience on Aug.
27 for Guests who opt to Go Big or are Free
Spirit® Gold members or Free Spirit World Elite
Mastercard holders at more than 20 airports including Atlanta (ATL), Cancun (CUN), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Detroit (DTW), Fort
Lauderdale (FLL), Houston
(IAH), Las Vegas (LAS),
Los Angeles (LAX), Newark (EWR), New York-LaGuardia (LGA) and
Orlando (MCO). This dedicated lane
will provide front-of-the-line access to the first available ticket
counter agent for Guests to breeze through check-in.
Enhanced Boarding Experience
Guests will benefit from
a more seamless journey with Spirit's new boarding process starting
Aug. 27. The redesigned process will
include five groups that aim to reduce boarding time and enhance
operational performance. Priority boarding will be available for
Guests who choose the Go Big and Go Comfy options, Free Spirit Gold
and Silver members, Free Spirit World Elite Mastercard holders and
active-duty U.S. service members, and their spouses and children
when traveling with the service member.
Expanding Guest-Friendly Policies
Spirit previously
announced exciting new Guest benefits that add value and provide
industry-leading flexibility:
- No change or cancellation fees for all Guests
- Increased checked bag weight allowance up to 50 pounds
- Extended Future Travel Vouchers expiration to 12 months (for
vouchers issued on or after June 3,
2024)
View the new travel options in more detail at
spirit.com/s/info.
*The fastest of any U.S. based airline, based on publicly
available data
About Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is
a leading low-fare carrier committed to delivering the best value
in the sky by offering an enhanced travel experience with flexible,
affordable options. Spirit serves destinations throughout
the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean with its Fit Fleet®, one of the
youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the U.S. Spirit is
committed to inspiring positive change in the communities it serves
through the Spirit Charitable Foundation. Discover elevated travel
options with exceptional value at spirit.com.
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