Domestic ID Requirements

All passengers (Adults 18 and over) will be required to show a U.S. federal or state-issued photo ID that contains the following: name, date of birth, gender, expiration date and a tamper-resistant feature. These IDs include:

• U.S. passport
• U.S. passport card
• U.S. Military ID
• Permanent Resident Card
• Border Crossing Card
• DHS-designated enhanced driver's license
• Drivers Licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) that meets REAL ID benchmarks (All states are currently in compliance)
• A Native American Tribal Photo ID
• An airline or airport-issued ID (if issued under a TSA-approved security plan)
• A Registered Traveler Card (that contains the following: Name; Date of Birth; Gender; Expiration date; and a Tamper-resistant feature)
• A foreign government-issued passport
• Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) card
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Passengers who do not present an acceptable ID may be subject to additional screening. For more detailed information on the types of identification that will be accepted at airport checkpoints in the United States, visit the TSA website.

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International Travel

Check-In

Check-in begins 3 hours prior to departure at the Spirit Airlines ticket counter.

Spirit reserves the right to cancel the reservation or seat assignment of any passenger who does not have a boarding pass at least 60 minutes prior to departure for all international flights.

Due to additional TSA screening requirements and/or international security procedures, customers wanting to check baggage are required to do so at the ticket counter at least 60 minutes prior to departure for international flights.

Customers presenting themselves at the boarding gate less than 30 minutes prior to departure for international flights may lose their reservation and become ineligible for denied boarding compensation.

Required Documents

Effective January 23, 2007, all U.S. citizens (including infants and children) will need a valid passport to travel to and from Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean (excluding Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands). -  Please visit the U.S. Department of State for further details.

Passengers are advised to keep proper documentation on their person during travel. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure they have the correct documents needed for travel to or from any international destination. Should documentation not be adequate or sufficient, passengers will not be boarded.

Please visit the U.S. Department of State web site for detailed information regarding documentation requirements for international travel.

Please visit the U.S. State Department’s website for passport services and information.

Consulates

Because documentation requirements vary based on the countries included in your travel, Spirit Airlines strongly recommends that you contact the nearest applicable Consulate(s) for the latest updates.

Consulates are government offices located in a particular country. In case of any problems such as deportation, or incarceration, the Consulate General should be contacted immediately. In the event of an emergency, or in cases where travelers have lost or have had stolen their citizenship or identity documentation, travelers should be directed to the local Consulate. The Consulate can assist travelers in getting in touch with other family members should the need ariseFor travel to the U.S., we recommend that you contact the nearest United States Embassy or Consulate for the most current updates. 

Visa information

U.S. citizens may visit the U.S. State Department’s website to see the entry requirements for any country.

Children / Minors

In order to travel internationally, all children (regardless of age) must have a passport and the travel documents required by the countries visited on an international itinerary.

In an effort to prevent international child abduction, many governments have initiated procedures at entry and exit points, which may include requiring documentary evidence of relationship and permission for the child's travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian not present. Spirit Airlines encourages all parents/guardians of children travelling internationally to check with the respective governments of the countries to which they are travelling for more specific information.

• Customers 12 years of age and younger MUST be accompanied by a passenger who is at least 18 years of age.
• Customers 18 years of age and older do NOT require a notarized Letter of Consent when traveling alone.

Young adult ages 13 to 17 can travel alone internationally with a notarized letter of consent from a parent/guardian. Customers may obtain the letter of consent directly from the website by accessing the section titled Children and minors.  A notarized Letter of Consent is required and must be presented to Spirit Airlines at time of check in.

To check specific country information and minors requirements, especially for information on letters of consent, please visit the following website:

http://travel.state.gov/

• International Travel
• Select the specific country – For example: Colombia.
• Entry/Exit Requirements.
• Additional Exit Requirements for Minors.

Customers must be able to present valid passports/travel documents proving citizenship, and visas when required.

As additional country-specific requirements may apply, checking directly with a local consulate or State Dept. is strongly suggested.

Please visit the U.S. Department of State web site for detailed information regarding the special requirements when traveling internationally with children.

Baggage

Please review our baggage section for baggage guidelines.

Pet Acceptance

Spirit Airlines does not accept pets for travel in the cabin or in cargo on international flights.  Spirit does accept service animals, but country specific requirements apply and additonal documentation regarding the service animal may be required.  Checking with your local consulate is recommended for the most up to date information, or contact Spirit Customer Service at 800-772-7117 and one of our agents will be happy to check destination regulations for you.

Other Important Sites

U.S. Customs and Border Protection
View the latest updates on restricted/prohibited goods, and leaving and arriving in the United States.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Find out about restrictions regarding bringing agricultural products into the United States.
Currency Converter
Use the Universal Currency Converter™ to check exchange rates in your destination country.

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International Travel Tips
Customers checking in for flights must present themselves at the gate and be ready to board their flight no later than 15 minutes prior to departure on domestic flights and 30 minutes prior to departure for international flights, even if they have previously checked in. Customers not in the boarding area by this specified time prior to scheduled departure are subject to seat cancellation and non-transport of their checked baggage (if applicable).
Here are a few tips to help ensure a stress free airport check-in experience:

• It is highly recommended that you utilize the convenience of online check-in for your domestic flights whenever possible in order to expedite processing time at the airport on the day of departure. Please visit www.spiritair.com and go to Online Check-In. Obtaining a boarding pass in advance will enable you to bypass ticket counter check-in and help get you to the departure gate quicker. (If you have baggage to check, you may do so curbside where available or at the Spirit Airlines ticket counter).
• Allow more than enough time to check in and get to the gate. Some airports may require as much as three (3) hours for passenger processing.
• Whenever possible, check in and obtain boarding passes at one of Spirit Airlines' self-check in kiosks (available in Atlantic City, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, LaGuardia, Orlando, Myrtle Beach, and Fort Myers.).
• Remember that Federal law prohibits carrying sharp or other dangerous objects, which could be used as weapons aboard the aircraft. Pack appropriately to avoid inconvenience at security checkpoints.

Packing Tips and Security Procedures

TSA prohibits all lighters from the sterile area of airports (beyond security checkpoints) and onboard aircraft, effective March 1, 2005.  Passengers are prohibited from carrying all lighters on their person or in carry-on luggage.  Lighters will continue to be prohibited in checked luggage. The ban covers butane (BIC-type), absorbed-fuel (Zippo-type), electric/battery-powered, and novelty lighters. Matches are still allowed at this time.
Both checked baggage and carry-on baggage will be screened. Please pack accordingly. Please be aware of items that are not allowed. Some items are prohibited in carry-on bags, some are prohibited in checked bags, and some items are prohibited in both. The most commonly overlooked items are scissors, pocketknives and sharp or pointed tools. Please check http://www.tsa.gov/public/display?t heme=175 for an updated list of permitted and prohibited items.

Please be aware of items that may cause delays during the passenger screening process. Jewelry, belt buckles, keys, cell phones, pagers, PDA's, etc. should be placed in carry-on baggage and not left on your person.

Film should be packed in carry-on baggage as equipment used to screen checked luggage will damage undeveloped film. Wrapped gifts that you intend to carry-on may be opened during security check points, so please pack holiday gifts unwrapped.

 

 

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