No matter where you’re, you may add a bag if you booked a ticket. Just make sure you are adding it before you reach gate. Your options at departure gate are limited to 1 checked bag and 1 carry-on. You will need your ticket details viz. confirmation code and last name. Free Spirit account holders will have to enter their Free Spirit number and password. Here are the various options available to add Spirit Airlines baggage.
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During initial purchase of ticket - Costs you the least.
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After booking and before online check-in - Access your booking summary on MyTrips to add baggage.
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At the time of online check-in - Follow the prompts on mobile app or self-service kiosk to add baggage.
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At the check-in counter of airport, reservation center or group desk - An agent will assist you but you will have to pay the maximum charge.
Value travel option on Spirit includes only a personal item. You may add checked baggage or carry-on separately. Upgrading to Premium First or Spirit First will qualify you for carry-on and checked bag also. You may reach out to HolidayGlobes on +1-888-595-2181 for details or assistance. Our blog will take you through the most convenient ways to add baggage.
How Do I Add Baggage to my Spirit Airlines Flight?
You may add up to 5 bags depending on the available space. There may be restrictions during peak times on selected routes. The first checked item is not rejected throughout the year on any route. Here is how you may add Spirit Airlines baggage online.
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From 1 December to 10 January - On all international destinations checked items may be added on a first-come first-served basis.
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On routes to Colombia and Ecuador - Additional checked bags may be added on a first-come first-served basis.
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On routes to Lima (Peru) - Overweight and oversized baggage charges will apply for bags weighing over 23 kg and measuring over 158cm.
You may purchase standard bags online. For overweight or oversized and special baggage you will have to approach a check-in agent. You may call HolidayGlobes or Spirit Airlines on +1-888-595-2181 or +1-855-728-3555 for details or assistance.
How Do I Add a Checked Baggage to my Spirit Airlines Flight?
Up to 5 checked bags may be added to your Spirit Airlines. But this is subject to availability of space on a flight. You may contact the airline to know whether you can add 5 checked bags. Take a look at the tabular presentation for clarity on how to add Spirit Airlines checked baggage online.
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Bag options |
1st bag |
2nd bag |
3rd bag |
4th bag |
5th bag |
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During purchase of ticket |
Add baggage options you need before checkout |
Add baggage options you need before checkout |
Add baggage options you need before checkout |
Add baggage options you need before checkout |
Add baggage options you need before checkout |
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After purchase of ticket |
Through My Trips |
Through My Trips |
Through My Trips |
Through My Trips |
Through My Trips |
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During online check-in |
Through Mobile App, Self-service Kiosk |
Through Mobile App, Self-service Kiosk |
Through Mobile App, Self-service Kiosk |
Through Mobile App, Self-service Kiosk |
Through Mobile App, Self-service Kiosk |
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Through reservations center |
Anytime after booking |
Anytime after booking |
Anytime after booking |
Anytime after booking |
Anytime after booking |
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At the airport |
From check-in counter |
From check-in counter |
From check-in counter |
From check-in counter |
From check-in counter |
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At Gate |
Allowed |
Not allowed |
Not allowed |
Not allowed |
Not allowed |
How much does an Extra Baggage Cost on Spirit Airlines?
The charges to be paid on extra baggage will be the lowest at the time of initial purchase. The charges keep increasing and the maximum charges will be applied at departure gate. You will be allowed to purchase only a carry-on or the first checked bag at the departure gate. The tabular presentation below will give you more clarity on Spirit Airlines add baggage price. (Note: The prices mentioned are an average. Charges may vary depending on the route.)
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1st checked bag |
2st checked bag |
3st checked bag |
4st checked bag |
5st checked bag |
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During initial purchase |
$60 |
$70 |
$99 |
$99 |
$99 |
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Before online check-in |
$70 |
$85 |
$99 |
$99 |
$99 |
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During online check-in |
$75 |
$85 |
$99 |
$99 |
$99 |
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Through reservation center |
$79 |
$99 |
$99 |
$99 |
$99 |
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At Airport |
$79 |
$99 |
$100 |
$100 |
$100 |
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At Departure Gate |
$99 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
How can I prepay for Baggage on Spirit Airlines International?
On international flights you may prepay for your baggage when the online check-in begins 24 hours before departure. Here are a few good reasons to prepay your baggage.
You will not get discounted rate within 24 hours of departure - The online check-in rate is up to $20 more for the 1st and 2nd checked bags.
You will not be able to utilize the bag drop service - Bag drop service lets you use self-service kiosks to generate tags and self-tag your bag before dropping.
If you are a frequent flyer, you may become a Saver$ Club member to get discounted rates for adding baggage. Saver$ Club membership is available for an annual fee. You can reach out to HolidayGlobes or Spirit on +1-888-595-2181 or +1-855-728-3555 for details or assistance.
