How to Check in for Spirit Airlines? Quicker & Seamless Ways

The first step towards airport procedures during air travel includes check-in and dropping checked luggage. Most travelers do not know that other than the airport counter check-in you may complete these formalities from the comfort of their home. What you need is your PNR details, confirmation email, and a smooth internet connection. The guidelines for a smart and quick Spirit Airlines check-in are as follows. 

At the Airport

The traditional way refers to the airport check-in when passengers reach their concerned departure terminal ahead of their schedule to visit their airline desk. In case you are flying with Spirit Airlines, you should head to the counter and reach out to the representatives who will help you with the seat selection process. You may self-check in at the airport’s kiosks if there is one. 

Counter

The counter check-in is when you get in touch with Spirit Airline’s Guest Service Agents for check-in. In this case, you need to bring your documents in front of these employees at the desk and they will help you assign a seat and submit your bags, if any. Make sure to provide them with the correct information. 

They will hand over the boarding passes, and you can make your move towards the boarding gates. The gates close 15 minutes before the domestic flight and 30 minutes prior to the international, so try to be quick about it. Ensure to be at the airport at least two hours in advance. 

• Window: The counter check-in closes 30 minutes before the domestic flight departure. Meanwhile, international passengers are only allowed to check in at the counter upto 60 minutes before the scheduled departure. 
• Charges: $10 for check-in
  • $21 and $65 for checked baggage upto 40 lbs and measures 62 in (L+W+H) 

Kiosks

These self-service machines are effective methods of the no-contact check-in process at the airport. All you need to do is head to the kiosk at the airport if there is one. Then, you must enter your confirmation code and name. Proceed as per the directions on the screen. Once you get the boarding passes, use them to print your bag tags at the printing machine and tag your bags. 

• Window:
  • Opens: 3 hours before the departure time
  • Closes: 30 minutes before the departure
• Charges: $2 for printing Boarding Passes

Waivers Applicable

Some of these additional charges may not be applicable if:

• You are an unaccompanied Minor
• You have a lap child with you
• You carry a military ID instead of a passport
• You did not have an option to check-in online

Online Check-In

Now, this method is for those who would like to enjoy their time at the airport instead of going through the formalities. You can complete these tasks from the comfort of your home and head straight to security and then to boarding. There are two ways free of cost ways to do this:

Web Check-in

Wanna learn how to check in from your PC? Follow the given steps:

1. Visit the official website- https://www.spirit.com/.
2. Select the “Check-In” option on the homepage. 
3. Enter the Passenger’s Last Name and Confirmation Code to log in. 
4. Click “Check-In” and make your seat selection. 
5. Voila! Your check is done.
6. You will receive the boarding pass on your e-mail Id. 

Window

• Opens: 24 hours before the departure
• Closes: An hour prior to the scheduled departure

Via Mobile Application

The most handy method is the mobile check, as you always have a mobile phone with you. Check out the smooth process. 

1. Open the Spirit Airlines application on your device. 
2. Clock the check-in option on the screen.
3. Enter the Passenger’s Last Name and Confirmation Code. 
4. Select the “Check-In” button. 
5. You will receive a “successful check-in” notification on the screen. 
6. Download the boarding pass on the device and print it out before the departure date. 

Window

• Opens: 24 hours before the departure
• Closes: An hour prior to the scheduled departure

Non-Eligible Passengers for Online check-in

One of the major queries that passengers have is that they are unable to check in online. This usually occurs under certain conditions. 

• When they are traveling with pets.
• If you are traveling in a group of 10 or more
• Unaccompanied minors also can not check in online. 
• Those flying with infants. 
• In case you have a military ID instead of a valid Passport, you can not check in online. 
• Passengers flying to and from selected foreign destinations require offline check-in. 
• In case you are flying to an International location and are not a US citizen, then again, you can not web-check in. 
• Need an extra seat or have special items in your luggage? You are not allowed to check in online. 

In all these conditions, you can check in at the airport desk. 

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