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Miami Herald
21-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Spirit Airlines makes some changes for travelers. Here are 5 takeaways
Spirit Airlines, known for its budget-friendly approach and distinctive yellow planes, is making a few changes. The Broward-based airline is introducing a revamped premium section, 'Go Comfy,' offering more legroom, and also offering new benefits for its loyalty program members. The changes come as part of Spirit's strategy to compete with larger airlines and improve its market position under the leadership of new CEO Dave Davis. FULL STORY: Spirit Airlines just added several new 'comfy' benefits for travelers Here are the highlights: Enhanced Premium Section: Spirit Airlines is reconfiguring its seating to offer an additional four inches of legroom in its 'Go Comfy' section, transforming it into a more traditional premium option. This upgrade is set to begin in June, with most aircraft completed by July and the remainder by and amenities: Travelers started booking these extra-legroom seats in May for flights beginning July 9. Additional amenities in the premium section include preferred seating, a free carry-on bag, priority boarding and complimentary snacks and Expansion: Spirit is expanding its routes with new nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Savannah, Georgia; Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Columbia, South Carolina. The expansion is important for maintaining Spirit's position as the leading airline at the Broward Program Enhancements: The Free Spirit loyalty program is being upgraded to offer more redemption options and complimentary upgrades for members and credit card holders. New benefits include two free checked bags for Free Spirit Travel More Mastercard holders and the introduction of a Free Spirit debit and strategic changes: Under the new leadership of CEO Dave Davis, Spirit Airlines is making the changes to enhance customer value and compete more effectively in the airline industry. Davis, previously with Sun Country Airlines, is recognized for his role in making it one of the most profitable airlines in the U.S. The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom. The full story in the link at top was reported, written and edited entirely by Miami Herald journalists.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Spirit Airlines announces extra-legroom seating option, revamped loyalty program
Spirit Airlines (FLYY)is expanding onboard comfort and boosting the benefits of its Free Spirit loyalty program as part of the airline's latest initiative to elevate the Guest experience. The new advancements are significant milestones for the carrier, introducing a brand-new, extra-legroom seating option and exclusive new loyalty perks never offered before, including expanded redemption options, seat upgrades, two free checked bags benefit and more. Guests who prioritize comfort and an elevated experience will soon have the opportunity to stretch across four additional inches of legroom in Go Comfy with a new total pitch of 32 inches. The new preferred seating will include seven rows near the front of the aircraft and more than 40 seats. The extra-legroom seating will be installed beginning June 2025 and roll out across the majority of the fleet by July 2025. The remaining installations are expected to be completed in 2026. As part of enhancing Go Comfy, Spirit plans to phase out the blocked middle seat to allow for the introduction of extra-legroom seating. In addition to the extra space, Go Comfy includes a carry-on bag, no change or cancel fees, Priority Boarding, reserved overhead bin space, a snack and non-alcoholic beverage. The extra-legroom seats will be available for booking based on availability starting May 15, 2025, for travel beginning July 9, 2025. Spirit is revamping its Free Spirit loyalty program, including upgraded benefits for Free Spirit Status members and Free Spirit Travel More Mastercard cardholders. Free Spirit is free to join and the fastest way to earn rewards and status. Guests can now redeem all four travel options, including premium options like Go Big and Go Comfy using Free Spirit points, excluding taxes and fees. Spirit plans to add even more exciting redemptions in the coming months, including personalized experiences and elevated perks that cater to every type of traveler. Free Spirit Status members and Free Spirit credit card holders will enjoy complimentary upgrades to a Big Front Seat and Comfy Seat at boarding, based on availability and status level, with benefits extending to one Guest on the member's reservation beginning in June. : Beginning later in 2025, Spirit and Bank of America will roll-out two free checked bags as an exciting new benefit for Free Spirit Travel More Mastercard Cardholders, with more details to be announced. The new Free Spirit Debit Card, scheduled to launch this Fall, will allow anyone to earn Free Spirit points on their everyday spending and redeem those points for travel on Spirit while receiving Group 2 Priority Boarding and a 25 percent rebate on inflight purchases. Quickly and easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks straight to you inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See the top stocks recommended by analysts >> Read More on FLYY: Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue Spirit Aviation Delays Quarterly Report Filing Spirit Aviation Updates Share Count Disclosure Sign in to access your portfolio
