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Spirit Airlines Pet Policies
TRAVELING WITH PETS
Spirit Airlines accepts small pets (domestic dogs, cats and small household birds ONLY) for transportation in the customer cabin for a service fee. Pet fees must be paid at the time the reservation is made in order to reserve the needed transportation space in our inventory. These fees are not refundable. The number of pets allowed in the cabin is limited to 6 pet containers per flight. A maximum of 1 pet container is allowed per passenger, with a maximum of 2 pets in one container.
Pet Fee
$125 USD per container, each way (increased in 2023, up from $110 USD)
To add a pet to a reservation contact Spirit Airlines Reservations Center at 800-772-7117.
Check-In
Customers traveling with pets can check-in at the ticket counter. At this time, curbside or self-service check-in is not allowed. Please allow extra time beyond normal check-in guidelines.
Carry-On Pets
A maximum of 6 pet containers is permitted in the cabin on all domestic flights including Puerto Rico and St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
EXCEPTION: Spirit Airlines will not transport any birds to/from Puerto Rico and St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
Note the following guidelines:
Spirit Airlines does not require a health certificate for pets traveling with customer in the aircraft cabin.
Exotic pets such as snakes, spiders, rodents, etc. will not be accepted.
A maximum of 2 pets per container is permitted, but only one container per customer is allowed.
Animals must be able to stand upright and move about comfortably in the container.
The pet should be at least eight (8) weeks old and fully weaned.
The animal must be harmless, inoffensive, odorless, and requires no attention during transit.
In the event the animal becomes offensive or causes a disturbance during transit; the pet will be removed at the first enroute stop.
The pet cannot be ill, violent, or in physical distress.
Advance notice is recommended but not required.
Pets in Cargo Compartment
Spirit Airlines does not transport pets in Cargo at any time.
International Travel
Spirit Airlines does not accept pets for travel in the cabin or in the cargo compartment on international flights, except in the case of service animals.
Depending on the international destination, specific documentation regarding the service animal may be required. Please contact Spirit Customer Service at 800-772-7117 and one of our agents will be happy to check destination regulations for you.
Security Screening
Customers need to present the animal to the security checkpoint screeners for screening. The customer walks through the metal detector with the animal. If the customer can not do this the animal must undergo a secondary screening, including visual and physical inspection. The animal is never placed through the X-ray machine, only its carrier.
Pet Carrier Guidelines
The animal must be in a container subject to inspection and approval by Spirit. The customer is responsible for assuring that the container meets all government requirements for safe and humane transport.
One or more similar animals may be in the same container so long as each pet is free to stand in an upright position and freely move about the container. Animals must remain in the container at all times while on board the aircraft.
Note the following guidelines:
One pet container per fare-paying customer is permitted. The container itself may hold a maximum of two pets.
A maximum of 2 similar pets per container as long as pets can stand upright and move about.
Pets must be free to stand in an upright position and move about the container.
The dimensions of the container must not exceed 18" length + 14" width + 9" height (45.72 cm + 35.56 cm + 22.86 cm)
A maximum of four (4) pet containers are allowed per aircraft.
The Containers must be able to fit under the seat.
Soft sided containers are permitted in the cabin, but not the type which permit the pet's head to remain outside the container.
Pets must remain in the container at all times on board the aircraft, and must be harmless, inoffensive, odorless, and require no attention during transit. Pets must be completely contained within the pet carrier.
Container is subject to inspection and approval by Spirit Airlines.
The customer is responsible for assuring that the container meets all government requirements for safe and humane transport.
*We maintain the right to refuse acceptance of any animal that is exhibiting aggressive behavior.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I bring my pet with me?
You can bring small pets (domestic dogs, cats and small household birds only) with you on a domestic flight including Puerto Rico and St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. (please note that birds are not allowed to/from Puerto Rico and St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.) for a fee of $125 USD per container, each way (no additional bag fees are required for a pet container). Other than service or comfort animals, pets are not allowed on international flights. Additionally, we do not carry pets in the cargo compartment. Please reserve space for your pet at the time of booking or contact us immediately after as only 6 pet containers are permitted per flight.
The following are some guidelines that you will be required to follow when flying with a pet:
The animal must be in a container which is subject to inspection and approval by Spirit. The customer is responsible for assuring that the container meets all government requirements for safe and humane transport.
The dimensions of the container must not exceed 18" x 14" x 9" (45.72 cm x 35.56 cm x 22.86 cm) and must be able to fit under the seat.
Soft sided containers are permitted in the cabin, but not the type which permit the pet's head to remain outside the container.
Pets must remain in the container at all times on board the aircraft, and must be harmless, inoffensive, odorless, and require no attention during transit. Pets must be completely contained within the pet carrier.
We do not require a health certificate for pets traveling with customer in the aircraft cabin.
Exotic pets such as snakes, spiders, rodents, etc. will not be accepted.
A maximum of 2 pets per container is permitted as long as the pets can stand upright and move about, but only one container per customer is allowed.
Animals must be able to stand upright and move about comfortably in the container.
The pet should be at least eight (8) weeks old and fully weaned.
The animal must be harmless, inoffensive, odorless, and requires no attention during transit. We maintain the right to refuse acceptance of any animal that is exhibiting aggressive behavior.
In the event the animal becomes offensive or causes a disturbance during transit; the pet will be removed at the first enroute stop.
The pet cannot be ill, violent, or in physical distress.
Can I bring my service, emotional support, or psychiatric service animal on my flight?
Yes, we welcome service animals, emotional support , or psychiatric service animals on our flights, but require the following guidelines be met.
Service Animals Only
We accept service animals, or those trained to lead the hearing or visually impaired or trained in special assistance for the disabled, as long as any of the following are provided as evidence that the animal is a service animal:
Identification cards;
Written documentation regarding the medical need for the presence of the animal in the cabin;
The reasonable credible verbal assurance from the individual with the disability using or accompanying the animal;
Please view additional guidelines below that are required when bringing a service animal with you.
Emotional Support and Psychiatric Service Animals
Emotional support animals are no longer allowed on Spirit Airlines.
Traveling with Special Needs, how may we assist you?
Spirit Airlines is committed to assisting our traveling public who requires special help. We want your flying experience to be more comfortable and enjoyable. Let us know how we can better assist you. We will do our best to meet your individual needs.
Although we do not require information concerning the extent of your disability the more facts you can share with us about your travel needs, the better we are able to assist you. Please contact us so we may notate your reservation.
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