These are the different seating options on Spirit Airlines:
First Class
Spirit Airlines does not offer a traditional first-class seating option, as it is an ultra-low-cost airline. However, they do provide an alternative called the “Big Front Seat”[1].
Big Front Seat
The Big Front Seat is Spirit Airlines‘ premium seating option, offering more space and comfort than standard economy seats. These seats are located at the front of the plane and feature a 36″ pitch and 18.5″ width, providing an additional 6″ of legroom compared to standard Deluxe Leather seats[2]. The Big Front Seat does not include extra services like complimentary food or drinks, and passengers still have to pay for carry-ons and other amenities[3]. Prices for the Big Front Seat typically range between $15 and $50, depending on the route and availability[4].
Economy Class
Spirit Airlines‘ economy class, also known as “Deluxe Leather” seats, offers a seat pitch of 28 inches and a width of 17.75 inches[5]. The airline is known for its tight seating configuration, but they have recently introduced new economy seats with a curved seatback design, providing additional knee space and more cushioning[6]. The new seats also feature headrests and an extra half-inch of width compared to the current economy options[7].
Seat Selection
Spirit Airlines charges a fee for seat assignments, which starts at $5 and varies according to specific routes and location in the aircraft[8]. Passengers can select their seats during the booking process or after booking by logging into their account on the Spirit Airlines website[9]. If you don’t want to pay for a seat assignment, Spirit will randomly assign you a seat at check-in for free, but they can’t guarantee that you’ll get to sit with your friends or family[10].
Seats Together
If you want to ensure that you sit together with your friends or family, you will need to pay for seat assignments. Spirit Airlines offers random seat assignments for free during check-in, but they cannot guarantee that you will be seated together with your travel companions[11].
Booking the Big Front Seat
To book a Big Front Seat, you can select it during the booking process on Spirit Airlines’ website or after booking by logging into your account[4]. The price for the Big Front Seat depends on availability and flight length, typically ranging between $15 and $50[5].
Legroom Comparison
Spirit Airlines’ Big Front Seat offers a 36″ pitch, providing 6″ of additional legroom compared to their standard Deluxe Leather seats[2]. In comparison, the airline’s economy class seats have a pitch of 28 inches[5]. The new economy seats introduced by Spirit Airlines feature a curved seatback design, which unlocks additional space at knee level, amounting to roughly two more inches of knee space compared to flatback seats on legacy airlines with the same pitch[6].
Citations:
[1] https://travobravo.com/spirit-airlines/does-spirit-airlines-have-first-class/
[2] https://customersupport.spirit.com/en-us/category/article/KA-01250
[3] https://onemileatatime.com/insights/spirit-airlines-big-front-seat/
[4] https://thepointsguy.com/guide/upgrades-on-spirit-airlines/
[5] https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/airlines/spirit-airlines-review/
[6] https://onemileatatime.com/news/new-spirit-airlines-seats/
[7] https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2022/11/02/spirit-airlines-new-seats-comfort/8246588001/
[8] https://spirit.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/202098616-Do-I-have-to-purchase-a-seat-assignment-
[9] https://www.travomonk.com/seat-policy/spirit-airlines-seat-selection/
[10] https://customersupport.spirit.com/category/article/KA-01247
[11] https://www.airticketpolicy.com/seat-selection-policy/spirit-airlines-seat-selection
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