Anyone here flown Spirit Airlines?

[Chopped54]

Got a Vegas flight on them coming up so we shall see. Was a $700 difference between Spirit and Virgin for two people. If it was $100 I would have thought different, but $700 I'll roll the dice. That said I did my research of the nickel and dimes, paid for all the extras up front. My itinerary is pretty relaxed so if we do get delayed won't kill the trip but it would suck!

[Sleeper]

Is anyone else not worried about maintenance and whatnot on such a frugal airline?

I don't fly much, but it seems that I'd rather pay a bit more in the hopes that a small part off that fee goes into making sure the fucking wing doesn't fall off mid flight.

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No shit, cheapest ill go is southwest.

[Grimpala]

Is anyone else not worried about maintenance and whatnot on such a frugal airline?

I don't fly much, but it seems that I'd rather pay a bit more in the hopes that a small part off that fee goes into making sure the fucking wing doesn't fall off mid flight.

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[beefed88]

I don't like Spirit for all of the previous reasons mentioned, and one more: they don't clean their planes. Their planes are fucking disgusting, and I don't know why they haven't had serious problems with ringworm and staph infections.

No airline really cleans their airplanes, they pick up trash. They are disgusting and all of the air is recirculated. Don't drink the water either.

[Ruffdaddy]

Sounds like the consensus is that your cheap ass friend already ruined the trip.

Haha jk...good luck...im sure itll work out.

[Roscoe]

I'd rather take a shot of VD directly into the penis than fly Spirit...

[YALE]

I don't like Spirit for all of the previous reasons mentioned, and one more: they don't clean their planes. Their planes are fucking disgusting, and I don't know why they haven't had serious problems with ringworm and staph infections.

[Memo]

Spirit sucks for most people because they expect a lot more than the basics. However if you pay by their rules you can fly super cheap. I'm going to Vegas November 21st with 3 friends and I got us 4 tickets one way for $136.40 for all 4. We're driving to LA after that and flying back American.

Where else can you fly to Vegas for $34.10? Now the times suck and everything else sucks but if you can man up for 3 hours you'll be fine. The way I see it is more spending money.

Here's proof:

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2015 TIME DURATION
Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX 11:10 PM 02 h 51 min
Las Vegas, NV 12:01 AM

Purchase Price

Flight Price $79.44
Base Fare $79.44
- Flight $0.04 -
- Unintended Consequences of DOT Regulations $7.44 -
- Passenger Usage Fee $71.96 -
Government's Cut $56.96
Security Fee $22.40
Passenger Facility Fee $18.00
Segment Fee $16.00
Federal Excise Tax $0.56

Total $136.40

[The King]

Flew on Spirit to Atlanta once, not bad at all.

[JC316]

I've flown them twice and after the first time I said I'd never do it again. I just landed this morning from Vegas and it really wasn't that bad of a flight there or back.

What sucks about them is you have to pay for carry on or a checked bag, water/soda isn't free, and no wifi.

Again, I am the guy that rode in a Kia Spectra for 17 hours one way. They could strap me on the wing of a biplane and it would be more comfortable.

[white88]

I've flown them twice and after the first time I said I'd never do it again. I just landed this morning from Vegas and it really wasn't that bad of a flight there or back.

What sucks about them is you have to pay for carry on or a checked bag, water/soda isn't free, and no wifi.

[JC316]

OP,


As you can see, there are mixed emotions when dealing with Spirit. lol

Starting to gather that. Went and got a backpack that meets their "personal item" size, so I will avoid the bag fees. Provided they don't dick me over with delays or cancellations, I am good.

[CWO]

OP,


As you can see, there are mixed emotions when dealing with Spirit. lol

[beefed88]

The real problem with spirit is the lack of frequency of flights to your arriving airport. If the flight is canceled it is very difficult for them to get you to your destination. They usually just give you a refund ruining your trip especially if you always have limited time like I do.

AA and the other shitty airlines usually have enough flights to funnel people there. When I have already paid a lot of money on hotels, cars, and taking vacation time I don't like to gamble.

[SVT Lurch]

I'll repeat that if you pay everything upfront, it's not that bad.

I flew Spirit to NOLA earlier this year. Paid to check a bag, get an exit row, and alcohol. Still 20% less than American.

Flight was on time, and I only had two issues with "window lickers", but I'm happy with the overall outcome. I'd look into it again, but probably would not risk it if I were pressed for time.