How to get Preferred Seat on Spirit Airlines?

To fly on any of Spirit's flights, you must purchase a ticket. The base price for cheaper tickets is usually between $29 and $39, however, it might be much shorter or significantly higher. Individual seat selection is not reflected in the airfare price provided you pay an extra fee in advance. Tickets are allocated at random during check-in.

That is, here is no guarantee that you will be seated alongside relatives or close friends until you purchase an area with others. So, if you're flying with others, study the Spirit Airlines policy carefully and book your seats beforehand.

Choosing Your Seat: If you like, you can do it during the booking process or later using the airline's website or mobile app. Spirit Airlines charges a surcharge for individual seat selection. The price varies depending on the route, seat type (e.g., standard, exit row, "Big Front Seat"), and when you make your reservation.

There are three basic possibilities for selecting a seat aboard Spirit:

• Pay to select seats a la carte when reserving or at any time before check-in.
• Purchase a package that includes seat selection, baggage, and additional perks like priority boarding.
• You will not be charged if you do not select a seat.

If you struggle to fit into small airplane seats or simply want more leg room, Spirit may be one of the few carriers where you should select a middle seat. Spirit's middle seats are now 18 inches wide, which is the industry norm, as opposed to 17 inches for window and aisle seats.

Big Front Seat occupants benefit from up to 32% additional legroom as compared to ordinary seats, with eight or ten such seats available on each flight, depending on the aircraft. There is also no intermediate seat because all Big Front Seats are either window or aisle.

Preferred Seats: Located toward the front of the economy cabin, Preferred Seats provide somewhat more legroom than standard seats, making them an excellent alternative for customers looking for a little extra comfort without opting for the Big Front Seats.

Through Manage My Booking: If you've already booked your flight and want to upgrade your seat, go to the Spirit Airlines website and navigate to the "Manage My Booking" area. Here, you can examine your booking details and customer service and, if available, select the seat upgrade option.

At flight check-in, Spirit Silver tier members will have access to complimentary seat selection.

Gold members will receive a complimentary seat selection at the time of reservation, with the option of selecting exit row seats as well.

Unlike other airlines, Spirit offers only three seat types and service classes.

Standard seats

Spirit's basic seats account for the vast majority of available seats on the aircraft. A basic seat can be purchased separately or as part of a package, which we'll go over shortly.

While you might want to compare a regular seat to economy class on another airline, don't expect much more than a seat. As a low-cost carrier, you'll have to pay for everything else, from drinks and snacks to carry-on bags and other services.

Premium seats

Premium seats on Spirit are exit row seats that provide a bit more legroom but also need passengers to be able and willing to assist in an emergency. According to federal regulations, passengers under the age of 15 are not permitted to select these seats.

Big Front Seats

While Spirit does not have a real first-class cabin, it does provide bigger seats with additional legroom at the front of the plane. The seats in this section are known as the Big Front Seats by the airline.

Big Front Seat occupants benefit from up to 32% additional legroom as compared to ordinary seats, with eight or ten such seats available on each flight, depending on the aircraft. There is also no intermediate seat because all Big Front Seats are window or aisle.

Number of Seats Airbus A319 (319) and size

• 10 large front seats (Pitch: 37", Width: 22", Under Seat Area: 20.8"22" at widest point) at the front of the plane
• 135 luxury leather seats (pitch: 28-31", width: 17", under seat area: 18"x20").
• There are nine seats allocated for guests with disabilities.
• Seats with fixed armrests: Rows 1-5
• 2 seats in the bottom row with no windows
• 6 exit seats in the wings (pitch: 38")
• The plane has two kitchens, one in the front part and another in the back.
• There are two lavatories aboard the plane, one on each side.
• Front measures are 20" x 25"; back dimensions are 22" x 25".
• There will be a total of six deviations: two in the leading edge, two over the wing, and 2 in the back.
• 17" is the breadth of the aisle.

Airbus A320 (32A/32N) Seats and size

• 8 spacious front seats (Pitch: Row 1 - 22", Row 2 - 34", Width: 22.8", Under Seat Area: 20.75"x20" at the broadest point)
• 174 luxurious leather seats (Pitch: 28-29", Width: 16", Under Seat Area: 18"x19")
• 12 seats are dedicated to disabled guests.
• Seats with fixed armrests: Rows 1-3
• 12 exit seats located in the wings
• The plane has two galleys, one in the front right and one in the back right.
• There are three lavatories aboard the plane: one on the left side, one in the middle, and one in the back, middle, and left side (these two lavatories can be joined to create one wheelchair-accessible toilet).
• Sizes on the front: 20" x 25" Dimensions of the back center: 20" x 25" 15" x Back Left, 17.2" x 22.9" Dimensions When combined, the back measurements are 78"x 87"x 57".
• There are two exits from the entrance, four from the wings, and two from the back.
• The aisle measures 24" wide.

Airbus A321 (32B) Seats and size

• 8 Large Front Seats at the Plane's Front (Pitch: Row 1 - 22.9" Row 2 - 35", Width: 20.9")
• 227 luxurious leather seats
• Row 3: Pitch 30", Width: 17.5"/18.5"/ 17.5"
• Rows 4–6: Pitch 29", Width: 17.5" / 18.5" / 17.5"
• Row 18-19: Pitch 37", Width: 17.5" / 17.5" / 17.5" Rows 7–17: Pitch 28", Width: 17.5" / 18.5" / 17.5"
• Rows 20–23: Pitch 28", Width: 17.5"/ 18.5"/ 17.5"
• Rows 24–28: Pitch 29", Width: 17.5"/ 18.5"/ 17.5"
• Row 29: LH Pitch 38", RH Pitch 44", LH Width: 17.5"/ 17.5"/ 17.5", RH Width: 17.5"/ 17.5" Row 39 Width: 17.5"/ 18.5"/ 17.5", Row 40 Width: 16.5"/ 17.5"/ 16.5"
• 12 seats are dedicated to disabled guests.
• Seats with fixed armrests: Rows 1-3, 29EF, 30D
• There are 8 exits, two in the main portion of the establishment, two above the wings themselves, two beneath the wings, and 2 in the back.
• There are 17 exit seats.
• There are three restrooms: one on the left in the front two on the left and the center in the rear. A privacy curtain and transfer seat are included in the left rear lavatory. Guests with wheelchairs will be unable to bring their wheelchairs into the restroom, but they can utilize the transfer seat to move from their wheelchair into the restroom and back again. While finishing this process, the curtain can be employed to create privacy.
• Dimensions:
• Dimensions on the front: 20" x 25" Dimensions of the center back: 23" x 17.1"
• Reverse left: 17.2" x 22.9

Number of Seat Airbus A321 NEO (32Q) and size

Only rows 1–14 of this aircraft are outfitted with B/E Aerospace Pinnacle leather-covered seats with 4-way adjustable headrests and eye-level magazine storage.

• Rows 15 and beyond are outfitted with non-reclining Recaro SL3510 slimline seats.
• 17.7" is the width of the seat.
• Seat pitch: 30 in rows 2-14.
• Rows 15 and 17-36: 30 4"Row 16: 35" Rows 28-37: 30"1" Rows 1 and 27 provide more legroom.
• Seat recline: 3" (rows 15 and aft do not recline).
• WiFi-enabled by Inmarsat EAN

All seats feature USB charging ports, and rows 1–14 have universal power outlets as well.

Except for rows 1 and 27, all seats have movable armrests.