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Spirit Airlines debuts extra-legroom seats, revamps loyalty program

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Published  May 14, 2025 10:25am MST
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Spirit Airlines Airbus A320NEO aircraft spotted flying, landing and taxiing at LaGuardia airport. (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

The Brief

    • Spirit will launch "Go Comfy" seats with four extra inches of legroom starting this summer.
    • The fare includes added perks like a carry-on, snacks, and no change fees.
    • Spirit’s loyalty program is also expanding with new upgrades, free checked bags, and a points-earning debit card.

DANIA BEACH, Fla. - Spirit Airlines announced it will soon offer seats with more legroom and other loyalty perks for its customers. 

Why you should care:

The "Go Comfy" travel options seats will consist of four additional inches of legroom with a new total pitch of 32 inches. Installation of the extra-legroom seating will begin in June 2025 and expand to most of the fleet by July, with the remaining aircraft expected to be completed in 2026.

Extra-legroom seats will be available to book starting May 15 for travel beginning July 9.

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As part of enhancing "Go Comfy" travel option, Spirit will phase out the blocked middle seat to allow space for the extra-legroom seating.

The "Go Comfy" option will also include a carry-on bag, no change or cancellation fees, priority boarding, reserved overhead bin space, a snack and non-alcoholic beverages. 

Spirit is also upgrading its Free Spirit Loyalty Program with the following perks:

  • Free Spirit points can now be used for all fare types, with more redemption options coming soon.
  • Status members and cardholders get free upgrades at boarding, based on availability.
  • Travel More Mastercard holders will get two free checked bags starting in late 2025.
  • A new debit card launching this fall will earn points on spending and offer travel perks.

What they're saying:

"Spirit's new premium options offer travelers exceptional value, and we're creating even more opportunities for Guests to experience them with our new extra-legroom seating option," Rana Ghosh, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Spirit Airlines, said in a news release. "We're also adding more value and perks for our loyalty members at a time when others are taking away benefits, giving our most loyal Guests even more reasons to choose Spirit."

The Source: The information in this story comes from an official news release issued by Spirit Airlines. This story was reported from Los Angeles. 


 

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