Is Spirit Airlines Really as Bad as Everyone Says? A Comprehensive Review

Spirit Airlines: A Deep Dive

• ✈️ The video explores the experience of flying Spirit Airlines, an airline that has declared bankruptcy twice and removed over 100 planes from its fleet, to determine if it's as bad as commonly perceived.
• 💡 The journey begins in Chicago (ORD) to Miami (MIA) with a stop in New York (LGA), covering both economy and Spirit's 'Big Seat' (First Class).

Economy Class Experience

• 💰 Spirit's check-in process can be expensive if services aren't pre-purchased, with fees for terminal use and human assistance.
• ⚠️ Airlines are very particular about luggage weight and size, including carry-ons, making pre-booking essential.
• 🌟 The cabin is described as more welcoming than Frontier's, with pleasant yellow accents, though legroom is extremely limited.
• ⏱️ Despite being a full flight, the aircraft departed on time, a common occurrence for the airline.
• 💸 A buy-on-board service and paid internet are available, but the flight is considered solid given the cheap fare.

LaGuardia Airport and Historic Terminal

• 🗽 Upon arrival in New York, the video highlights the use of the old Marine Air Terminal at LaGuardia, a historic and beautiful building from 1939.
• 🖼️ The terminal features a stunning mural and is noted as a must-see for those flying Spirit from New York.

Spirit's 'Big Seat' (First Class)

• 💳 For $200, Spirit offers eight 'Big Seats' in a 2-2 configuration, presented as a bargain for first class.
• 🤝 The flight includes a patron, Jason, who is a Spirit Gold member, offering insights into the loyalty program.
• 🥇 Gold member benefits include free seat assignments (excluding Big Seats), priority check-in, carry-on and checked bags, and priority boarding.
• 📞 A significant perk is direct phone access to a person, unlike other airlines' lengthy phone trees.
• ✈️ Free streaming Wi-Fi, a free drink, and a free snack are included for Gold members.
• 🌟 Jason expresses hope for Spirit's survival, emphasizing the importance of budget airlines like Spirit in keeping airfares affordable.

Overall Impression and Survival Hopes

• ✅ The overall impression of Spirit Airlines is positive, with the experience being solid and surprisingly enjoyable.
• 🇺🇸 The US aviation sector is perceived as not as bad as often stated, with the author having experienced worse in other countries.
• 🙏 There is hope that Spirit Airlines will survive its current tough times and continue to operate.