1-888-595-2181 Can I buy a seat for my pet on Spirit Airlines?

Spirit Airlines doesn't offer seats especially for accommodating pet travel. But you can travel with small pet cats, dogs and even birds along with you in the cabin on all domestic flights. Pets are also allowed on flights to Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands but with restrictions. Your pet must remain in an airline-approved soft-sided carrier that fits under the seat in front of you. Spirit aims to make travel comfortable and safe for both guests and their furry companions. Our HolidayGlobes blog will be discussing all the aspects of Spirit Airlines pet policy.

How do I book my pet on Spirit Airlines?

A relatively simple process on Spirit Airlines, pet travel will require you to be aware of few key guidelines. To bring a pet on board, you need to add your pet to your reservation. This can be done by chatting with Spirit's customer service team through their website. It's highly recommended that you make arrangements during your initial booking since the airline only allows up to 6 pet containers per flight. You should bear in mind the below-mentioned points when you have a pet along with you on Spirit Airlines.

·         You will have to go to the ticket counter if you have a pet.

·         Spirit does not permit pets to fly in the cargo hold.

You may need documentation to add a pet to Spirit flight. Our executives or Spirit can be reached on +1-888-595-2181 or 1-855-728-3555 for details on what documents you may need.

Does Spirit Airlines welcome all pets?

Spirit Airlines emphasizes that pets must be harmless, quiet, odorless, and at least eight weeks old. Only pets that are fully weaned will be allowed. They must stay in their carrier for the duration of the flight and fit under the seat in front of you. Under Spirit Airlines service animal policy, emotional support animals will be treated as regular pets. Small household birds and domestic rabbits will not be accepted if your flight is to or from Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Here are a few facts on the restrictions on bringing pets.

·         Exotic pets like spiders and snakes will not be allowed.

·         Birds that are not considered household birds, like birds of prey and flightless birds will not be allowed.

Is travelling with a pet on Spirit Airlines costly?

Travelling with a pet on Spirit Airlines will require to meet extra expense, though they are considerably more affordable in comparison to other carriers. As of the latest policy, Spirit charges a flat fee per pet container, which applies per flight segment. Since emotional support animals are also considered pets under Spirit Airlines service dog policy, you will have to pay the applicable pet fee. The fee is non-refundable and should be paid at the time of booking or when adding your pet to your reservation. The pet transportation fee is $125 per pet container, each way. Besides the Spirit Airlines pet fee, here are several things you must keep in mind about the carrier you select for the pet.

·         The dimensions of the container should not exceed 18 x 14 x 9 inches.

·         The container should be soft-sided and must ensure free movement of the pet.

Only up to 6 pet carriers are allowed on a Spirit flight. As the space for pets is limited you must call Spirit as soon as you decide that your furry friend will travel with you. You can call the airline on 1-855-728-3555 to learn about how to add a pet. Our HolidayGlobes executives on +1-888-595-2181 may also assist you with this.