Spirit Airlines, like Frontier Airlines is a super-budget carrier known for their low base rates with a la carte charges for almost anything. The airline flies within the United States, but also has routes to destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Free Spirit is the carrier’s frequent flyer program that recently relaunched to include new elite status levels. Not to mention, the new relaunch includes: cheap award flights, valuable perks, and cobranded credit cards. However, is the new and improved Free Spirit program enough to draw you in as a new client and turn you into a loyal Spirit Airlines flyer?
Read below for more information on what they have to offer.
Free Spirit Quick Facts
Domestic Hubs | Atlantic City, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orlando |
Personal Credit Cards | Free Spirit Travel Mastercard Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Mastercard |
Business Credit Cards | No business credit card |
Redemption Options | Award flights, magazines, online games |
Average Mile Value | $0.005 |
Free Spirit Elite Status
With Free Spirit, there are 3 elite tiers to choose from: Free Spirit, Silver, and Gold. Eligibility is determined by Free Spirit Status Qualifying Points (SQPs), which is calculated by every dollar you spend with Spirit and eligible transactions made with your Free Spirit Credit Card (more on that later).
Tier | Eligibility |
Free Spirit | No requirements |
Silver | 2,000 SQPs |
VIP | 5,000 SQPs |
Free Spirit Silver members receive 8x points on fares and 16x points on Spirit extras, plus:
- Ability to host a points pool
- Redemption fee waiver
- Free seat selection at check-in (excluding exit rows and Big Front Seats)
- Free exit row seat selection (3 hours before departure)
- Free same-day standby
- Shortcut boarding
- Dedicated guest care phone number