How big can a diaper bag be on Spirit?

How big can a diaper bag be on Spirit? Spirit allows passengers one free personal item, such as a purse, laptop bag, or small backpack. Your personal item must be small enough to store under the seat in front of you. Spirit requires personal items not to exceed 18 x 14 x 8 inches, including handles and wheels.

What happens if your personal item is too big Spirit?

Spirit requires personal items not to exceed 18 x 14 x 8 inches, including handles and wheels. Personal items larger than these dimensions will be checked at the gate. The airline does not have a set weight for personal items, but it's fair to assume gate agents will ask you to check any item weighing more than 40 lbs.

Do babies fly free on Spirit?

A child under two years old (24 months) can travel for free as long as the infant will be on the lap of another passenger for the flight.

Is Spirit Airlines picky about carry-on size?

I flew Spirit a few weeks ago and noticed the check-in person barely looked at my personal bag. I had paid for the additional carry-on which is stored in the overhead rack. Echoing the others - no one cares about the actual dimensions of the bag, just if it can fit in the sizer.

Why does my Spirit boarding pass say no carry-on bag?

Spirit Airline only allowes you to take 1 personal item (complimentary) per passenger. This should be small enough to fit under the seat in front of you. If you are planning to take a carry-on or any checked bags then you have to pay for them.

Are strollers free on Spirit?

We will happily check one stroller and one car seat per child for no extra cost. If you are traveling with two children, you are more than welcome to check a double stroller instead.

Will spirit separate me from my toddler?

Spirit currently has no official family seating policy. It only states that it can't guarantee that you'll sit with your friends and family if you don't purchase seat assignments; it says that gate agents will work to provide adjacent seats for guests flying with children aged 13 and under whenever possible.

Is Spirit cracking down on personal items?

Both Spirit and Frontier are requiring all passengers to test personal items in sizing racks at boarding to determine if it meets the appropriate dimensions. If your bag does not fit within the sizer, you will be charged an additional $99 to upgrade to a carry-on or checked bag.

Can you wear a fanny pack on Spirit Airlines?

Personal items must fit entirely in the smaller sizer box (including handles and wheels). Another personal item, or anything larger will be charged as a carry-on.

Does Spirit really charge for carry-on bags?

Spirit Airlines passengers are charged for both carry-on and checked bags. This is so that the airline can keep their ticket prices low.

Can you take a diaper bag on a plane for free?

If you're traveling with a child of any age, you can bring the following on your flight for free in addition to your carry-on and personal items: Diaper bag. Breast pump, milk or formula. FAA-approved car seat.

Does Spirit actually check bag size?

Checked bags: Maximum of 62 linear inches (length + width + height; 158 cm) including handles and wheels and maximum of 40 pounds in weight (18.1 kg). Any bag that exceeds these dimensions or weight limit is considered oversized/overweight and has a corresponding charge.

How do I avoid paying baggage fees on Spirit Airlines?

Does a diaper bag count as a carry-on?

Diaper bags, soft-sided cooler bags with breast milk, child safety seats, strollers and medical or mobility devices don't count toward your personal item or carry-on.

What happens if your personal item is too big?

Usually, many airlines won't check every carry-on but will instead go for ones that look oversized. If your luggage does not fit in the sizer, you might have to pay a checked bag fee along with the gate checking fee and have your bag transferred to the airplane's cargo.

Can a duffel bag be a personal item spirit?

What is Considered a Personal Item on Spirit Airlines. Your luggage can be any shape as long as it fits inside those strict dimensions. That goes for purses, backpacks, duffel bags, laptop cases, tote bags and, of course, the Bento Bag.