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Anyone ever travel using Spirit Airlines?
Posted on 12/23/15 at 6:11 pm
Posted on 12/23/15 at 6:11 pm
They've got some killer rates for around the time of the National Championship game... just wondering if any of you had ever flown with them. I realize with the cheaper fare, there is going to be an expected quality drop off... The only thing I really care about is that the flight arrives and departs reasonably close to the scheduled times.
This post was edited on 12/23/15 at 6:15 pm
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Posted on 12/23/15 at 6:12 pm to Tuscaloosa
Don't do it
Posted on 12/23/15 at 6:13 pm to Tuscaloosa
My wife has. Just to Houston but no problems.
Posted on 12/23/15 at 6:13 pm to Tuscaloosa
It's not that bad
Posted on 12/23/15 at 6:13 pm to Tuscaloosa
It's not bad at all if you go in with low expectations. It's great for weekend trips and the like.
Posted on 12/23/15 at 6:14 pm to Tuscaloosa
Just bring a carry on with you. Check bag fees are kind of pricey.
Posted on 12/23/15 at 6:14 pm to Tuscaloosa
Fare
Posted on 12/23/15 at 6:14 pm to Tuscaloosa
Goin' up to the Spirit in the sky
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
When I die and they lay me to rest
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
When I die and they lay me to rest
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best
Posted on 12/23/15 at 6:15 pm to Tuscaloosa
Alabama fan flying Spirit...Lolz
Posted on 12/23/15 at 6:15 pm to Tuscaloosa
Just don't do it
I have never flown them but I have friends and family who have
You are fricked if a flight gets delayed/cancelled. Absolutely fricked.
My mom got trapped in Phoenix because her flight got cancelled. They won't help you with anything. No help with rebooking, hotel rooms, or anything.
I have never flown them but I have friends and family who have
You are fricked if a flight gets delayed/cancelled. Absolutely fricked.
My mom got trapped in Phoenix because her flight got cancelled. They won't help you with anything. No help with rebooking, hotel rooms, or anything.
Posted on 12/23/15 at 6:18 pm to accnodefense
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You are fricked if a flight gets delayed/cancelled. Absolutely fricked.
My mom got trapped in Phoenix because her flight got cancelled. They won't help you with anything. No help with rebooking, hotel rooms, or anything.
Not surprising... I know there's some risk involved. But with the price of the ticket being only $68, I'm thinking it might be worth it.
Posted on 12/23/15 at 6:21 pm to Tuscaloosa
Its just like any other budget airline. Just make sure you bring a carry on to avoid the pricey checked luggage fees. Its super cheap, just do it.
Posted on 12/23/15 at 6:23 pm to PrettyLights
$68? frick it, I'd take a shot with it if it's just for a night or two where you don't have to bring much.
Posted on 12/23/15 at 6:23 pm to Tuscaloosa
Not really a fan.
Posted on 12/23/15 at 6:24 pm to Tuscaloosa
Bring lots of change. Their planes have pay toilets.
Posted on 12/23/15 at 6:27 pm to Tuscaloosa
Yes it was not bad...
I knew about them charging to change seats, carry on, or check-in luggage though...
I brought a book sack with clothes in it and tucked it under the seat in front of me. I paid 66 bucks for a round trip flight to Dallas. I wouldn't take them on anything longer than a couple hours though.
I knew about them charging to change seats, carry on, or check-in luggage though...
I brought a book sack with clothes in it and tucked it under the seat in front of me. I paid 66 bucks for a round trip flight to Dallas. I wouldn't take them on anything longer than a couple hours though.
Posted on 12/23/15 at 6:27 pm to Tuscaloosa
That the price to "fly". You still have to pay for a seat and pay to carryon
Posted on 12/23/15 at 6:30 pm to Springlake Tiger
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That the price to "fly". You still have to pay for a seat and pay to carryon
It covers a "personal item", like a laptop case. I figure I can fit a change of clothes and my toothbrush and stuff like that in a laptop case. Only have to pay for a seat if you want to choose your seat before the flight.
I think I'm about to pull the trigger. It's $68 roundtrip and the flight is only an hour and 45 minutes.
Posted on 12/23/15 at 6:30 pm to Tuscaloosa
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The only thing I really care about is that the flight arrives and departs reasonably close to the scheduled times.
Highly unlikely to happen. Like someone else said the worst is if you are delayed or canceled because they will not rebook you or anything. So you'll pay way more than you save booking on another airline same day.
If you do decide to do it know that it is actually more expensive to bring a carry on than to check a bag. The only free thing is a small backpack that can fit under the seat in front of you. So if you can pack in that for the weekend you can save money. Check in online, pay ahead, know that they will charge you for everything, even water. My brother-in-law had to pay $100 for his carry on at the airport because he had not pre-checked and prepaid.
ETA: the reason they are unlikely to be on time is in part because they have so few planes. A storm in Dallas that delays a flight from LA could wind up canceling your flight in Houston.
This post was edited on 12/23/15 at 6:32 pm
Posted on 12/23/15 at 6:31 pm to Tuscaloosa
Just go to walmart and buy a 10 dollar book-sack, larger than a laptop case.
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