Spirit Airlines 2.0
US based ULCC Spirit Airlines today announced a “major makeover.” Spirit Airlines is shifting gears from its famously no-frills service to offer new fare options that include premium seats, carry-on baggage, Wi-Fi and even snacks, as ABC news anchor Kelly McCarthy said this morning on Good Morning America.
“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,” Ted Christie, Spirit’s president and chief executive officer, said in a statement.
The changes include:
- Free Snacks
- Wi-Fi for free for Spirit mileage members
- More premium seats (known as Big Front Seats)
- Packages (more below)
Go Big includes a Big Front Seat, which has extra legroom, a wider seat, additional cushioning and no middle seat; snacks and drinks, including alcoholic beverages; one carry-on bag and one checked bag; priority check-in and boarding; and streaming access with high-speed Wi-Fi.
Go Comfy offers increased comfort and space with a guaranteed blocked middle seat, one carry-on bag, one checked bag, priority boarding, a snack and a non-alcoholic beverage.
Go Savvy gives passengers the choice between one carry-on bag or one checked bag and standard seat selection during booking.
Go, the airline’s base-level fare, provides options to purchase trip extras after booking including checked bags, standard seat selection, Wi-Fi, and snacks and beverages.