Spirit Airlines is increasing its checked baggage weight limit and making it easier to use travel vouchers in its latest effort to make its policies more flexible.
Going forward, the airline will allow travelers to check bags that weigh up to 50 pounds, Spirit shared. That’s 10 more pounds than the previous limit of 40 pounds for checked bags. The airline still charges for both carry-on and checked luggage.
In addition, Spirit will extend the validity of its future travel vouchers to 12 months. Previously, these vouchers were only valid for 90 days. The change applies to vouchers issued on or after June 3.
The expanded baggage allowance and voucher time comes just weeks after Spirit eliminated change and cancellation fees. Previously, the airline charged up to $119 to modify a flight. Now, travelers who change their flight must simply pay the fare difference if the new flight is more expensive or are eligible for a credit if the cost of the new trip is less.
Spirit is an ultra-low cost airline that charges passengers for nearly all onboard extras like baggage and seat selection. However, customers who belong to the airline’s paid yearly membership program, the Saver$ Club, can receive discounts on those same extras.
The changes come as Spirit is working to launch new routes to popular destinations for summer, including to Boston, Portland, Ore., and Salt Lake City. It also comes as the airline added flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico, from cities like Houston and New Orleans.
