Spirit Adds Extra-Legroom Seats, Revamps Loyalty Program

Spirit Announces More Upcoming Changes

Spirit Airlines announced this week more changes to its loyalty program as well as extra-legroom seats that promise to “elevate the Guest experience”. The Free Spirit Loyalty Program revamp includes expanded redemption options, seat upgrades, two free checked bags benefit and more.

New Extra-Legroom Seating

Guests who prioritize comfort and an elevated experience will soon have the opportunity to stretch across four additional inches of legroom in Go Comfy with a new total pitch of 32 inches.

The new preferred seating will include seven rows near the front of the aircraft and more than 40 seats. The extra-legroom seating will be installed beginning June 2025 and roll out across the majority of the fleet by July 2025. The remaining installations are expected to be completed in 2026.

In addition to the extra space, Go Comfy includes a carry-on bag, no change or cancel fees, Priority Boarding, reserved overhead bin space, a snack and non-alcoholic beverage. The extra-legroom seats will be available for booking based on availability starting May 15, 2025, for travel beginning July 9, 2025.

Upgraded Free Spirit Loyalty Program

Spirit is revamping its Free Spirit loyalty program, including upgraded benefits for Free Spirit Status members and Free Spirit^® Travel More Mastercard^® cardholders. The changes include:

• Expanded Redemption Options: Guests can now redeem all four travel options, including premium options like Go Big and Go Comfy using Free Spirit points, excluding taxes and fees.
• Complimentary Upgrades: Free Spirit Status members and Free Spirit credit card holders will enjoy complimentary upgrades to a Big Front Seat and Comfy Seat at boarding, based on availability and status level, with benefits extending to one Guest on the member’s reservation beginning in June.
• New Two Free Checked Bags Benefit for Free Spirit Travel More Mastercard Cardholders: Beginning later in 2025, Spirit and Bank of America will roll-out two free checked bags as an exciting new benefit for Free Spirit Travel More Mastercard Cardholders, with more details to be announced.
• Earn on Everyday Purchases with the New Free Spirit Debit Card: The new Free Spirit Debit Card, scheduled to launch this Fall, will allow anyone to earn Free Spirit points on their everyday spending and redeem those points for travel on Spirit while receiving Group 2 Priority Boarding and a 25 percent rebate on inflight purchases.

Guests who earn Free Spirit Gold and Silver Status will continue to enjoy all existing benefits with no increase in the requirements to earn status for the 2025 program year. Guests with Gold Status will also continue to enjoy free bags, Wi-Fi (subject to availability), complimentary snacks and drinks, including alcohol and more on eligible flights.

To get a full overview of the revamped Free Spirit program, visit: spirit.com/free-spirit.