How to Fly Spirit Airlines (and Actually Enjoy the Experience)
Spirit Airlines might be America’s most hated airline—and sure, it deserves some of its bad press. (Leaving passengers stranded? Not a good look.) But by and large, I think the biggest reason for Spirit's poor reviews is that most travelers simply don’t know how to fly Spirit Airlines. Tips for Traveling on Spirit Airlines To avoid confusion and disappointment at any stage of the travel process, from booking to boarding to the inflight experience, follow this step-by-step guide on what to expect when flying with Spirit Airlines. What to Know Before You Book with Spirit Airlines First, familiarize yourself with Spirit’s business model. Spirit is not like the major airlines such as American, Delta, or United, nor are they like so-called low-cost airlines such as JetBlue and Southwest. Spirit is what we now refer to as an ultra-low-cost-carrier (ULCC). For this reason, Spirit is not for everyone. But if you’re willing to forgo some amenities, you may be able to save big b