What are the Rules for Infants on Spirit Airlines?

An infant must be booked on a flight like any other passenger. Spirit Airlines will need the date of birth at the time of booking to make sure your kid qualifies. Kids between 7 days and 23 months old don’t require a seat. Those who have crossed 2 years will need a separate seat. Booking a seat for a 2 year old kid is not optional. According to Spirit Airlines infant policy, you must secure the kid with a car seat in case he or she is occupying a seat. Flyostudio may be reached on +1-844-414-9223 for details about rules around infant travel. In this blog we will consider the below aspects.

• Ways to book an infant on Spirit.
• Conditions for infant travel.
• Charges you will pay for infant travel.
• Situations when you may not travel with infant.

How do you Book an Infant on Spirit Airlines?

Lap infants can be added to a booking during initial purchase. You can choose any reservation channel to book a lap infant. Adding lap infant after booking on Spirit may not be possible. You may have to book a seat if you have not added a lap infant during initial purchase. Take a look at the steps involved in booking an infant.

• Enter the infant’s date of birth when you search flights - The available flights will be shown to you.
• Make sure you have a valid document certifying the age of the infant - The documents accepted on Spirit include birth certificate or passport.
• Call the airline’s reservations center - To book a seat for your child you must call reservations center.
• You may have to pay an adult’s fare - If you don’t have a valid document, Spirit may charge an adult’s fare.

Seats will have to be assigned by a check-in agent. Therefore, online check-in is not possible. You must be at the airport 2 hours before a domestic departure and 3 hours before international departure. For details or assistance you may contact Flyostudio or Spirit Airlines on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-855-728-3555.

Can your Baby Travel on Spirit Airlines?

Babies may travel on Spirit Airlines only if they are not below 7 days old. Newborn babies can’t fly with Spirit. If your baby is over 2 years old, it will be considered a child. At present, they must have a separate seat of their own according to Spirit’s child travel policy. Provisions given below may help your baby accomplish a trip on Spirit.

• Family boarding is given for passengers traveling with infants.
• A 10kg carry-on bag is allowed for a baby.
• A diaper bag may be brought on-board.
• Strollers for the infant may be checked in baggage hold.
• Baby food including milk and liquid items are allowed on-board.
• An FAA-approved child harness device (CARES) to secure the kid is allowed if the infant is occupying its own seat.

Do you have to pay charges for infant travel on Spirit Airlines?

Lap infants don’t cost you anything within US. If your kid is on an international flight, 10% of adult’s fare will be charged. On the contrary, infants occupying a seat will have to pay the charges applicable to an adult fare on any route. The below things must be

• kept in mind about charges to book lap infant on Spirit Online.
• Taxes may differ depending on your destination.
• Charges may be paid with Free Spirit points.
• Pooling of Free Spirit points is allowed to pay charges.
• Boarding pass will be issued at airport free of charge.
• Kids turning 2 year old mid-journey will need a paid seat.

You will be charged for items in addition to Spirit infant baggage allowance.

Why can’t my Baby Fly on Spirit Airlines?

Babies in a critical situation like those requiring an incubator are not permitted to fly. Newborn babies and those still 7 days old are strictly not allowed. You must take care of the below things if you’re flying with infant on Spirit.

• Emergency Exit row seats can’t be occupied - Seats in front and behind Emergency Exit rows can’t be selected.
• Seats with inflatable belts can’t be occupied - Seats on Airbus specially equipped with inflatable belts are meant for fragile objects.
• Only FAA-approved car seats may be used to secure the kid - Infant car seat must be acquired if your kid is occupying a seat.
• Infants must be booked with adults - The number of infants on a booking shouldn’t exceed adults.
• A 15-year-old can hold an infant on lap - Travel of an infant on a 15-year-old's lap is allowed.

If you want to book a separate seat for the infant, you must have a car seat of proper dimensions. The exact dimensions which will fit on the seat may differ on each aircraft. For details or assistance you may contact Flyostudio or Spirit Airlines on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-855-728-3555.