Active-duty U.S. military service
members, their spouses and children are entitled to two free
checked bags and one free carry-on bag when traveling with the
service member
DANIA
BEACH, Fla., May 24, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is saluting
our U.S. military service members and their families with the
special thanks they deserve. Today, the airline announced it is
extending the existing benefits for active-duty U.S. military
service members to their spouses and all their children when
traveling with the service member effective immediately, including
two free standard checked bags, one free standard carry-on bag, and
the existing one free personal item per person. Complimentary
priority boarding is also available for active-duty service
members, and their spouses and children when traveling with the
service member.
"We applaud and appreciate our military families who make
sacrifices every day to support their loved ones who are in service
to our country, and we're happy to extend our gratitude to them
with new inclusion in our military benefits," said Matt Klein, Executive Vice President and Chief
Commercial Officer at Spirit Airlines. "These expanded free baggage
benefits, coupled with Spirit's low fares to more than 85
destinations, make travel for our U.S. military families more
accessible and offers them the opportunity to make new memories
together more often."
In addition to the newly expanded military benefits, Spirit has
a long history of supporting initiatives for U.S. service members.
The airline partners with Luke's Wings and Wounded Warriors to
provide immediate family members with free flights to visit service
members and veterans who have been injured in the line of duty. The
effort aims to benefit the families of our military and help to
encourage and motivate the service member's recovery.
Spirit also proudly partners with Honor Flight South Florida up
to four times a year to fly World War II and Korean War veterans,
as well as those veterans who are terminally ill, to the
Washington D.C. area to visit and
reflect at the memorials built in their honor. In spring 2023,
Spirit flew more than 80 veterans as part of Honor Flight South
Florida and will host another Honor Flight this summer.
Furthermore, the Spirit Charitable Foundation focuses on
supporting active-duty military and veterans through its Service
Member pillar. The Foundation has donated more than $600,000 to nonprofits supporting our service
members in the last five years.
Spirit is proud to employ hundreds of military reservists and
veterans across the company and provide support through the
Veterans Resource Group and Allies, which aims to ensure that
resources and opportunities are extended to Spirit Team Members who
have served in the U.S. Military, those currently serving, and
their families and allies.
About Spirit Airlines:
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is committed to delivering the best
value in the sky. We are the leader in providing customizable
travel options starting with an unbundled fare. This allows our
Guests to pay only for the options they choose — like bags, seat
assignments, refreshments and Wi-Fi — something we call À La
Smarte®. Our Fit Fleet® is one of the
youngest and most fuel-efficient in the
United States. We serve destinations throughout the U.S.,
Latin America and the Caribbean, making it possible for our Guests
to venture further and discover more than ever before. We are
committed to inspiring positive change in the communities where we
live and work through the Spirit Charitable Foundation. Come save
with us at spirit.com.
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