Spirit elites can save money on seat selection, bags and more. (Image courtesy of Spirit Airlines)
Spirit Airlines launched a much-anticipated elite status program alongside the new Free Spirit. This program includes two status tiers Silver and Gold that provide a slew of benefits for the airline’s most frequent flyers.
You earn Spirit status by obtaining a set number of Status Qualifying Points (SQPs). These are earned by flying with Spirit or spending on a cobranded credit card (more on that soon). You have to earn 5,000 or 2,000 SQPs in a single calendar year to earn Gold or Silver status, respectively.
Jan 22, 2021
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America’s two largest ultra-low-cost carriers, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines, have a lot in common. They both offer low fares and, in turn, charge extra for just about everything. Additionally, they both offer paid memberships that promise exclusive discounts. These memberships are separate from their loyalty programs, which allow travelers to rack up miles and earn elite status.