Last Updated on July 25, 2026 by Daniel Globe
Spirit Airlines can be comfortable, but the best setup depends on what you buy and what you bring. The airline now sells three main travel options: Value, Premium Economy, and Spirit First. The older “Go Comfy” name was replaced by Premium Economy in June 2025, so travelers should compare current benefits instead of relying on older fare descriptions.
Quick Answer
To fly more comfortably on Spirit, compare the total price of Value, Premium Economy, and Spirit First before booking. Premium Economy adds a carry-on and a Premium Seat; Spirit First adds the Big Front Seat, a checked bag, priority services, snacks, drinks, and Wi-Fi. Pack one correctly sized personal item and bring your own comfort kit.
Key Takeaways
- Go Comfy is the former name of Spirit’s current Premium Economy option.
- Every guest may bring one free personal item up to 18 x 14 x 8 inches, including handles and wheels.
- Premium Economy includes a carry-on and a Premium Seat, while Spirit First includes the Big Front Seat, a carry-on, and the first checked bag.
- Spirit’s standard checked-bag limit is now 50 pounds and 62 linear inches, not 40 pounds.
- Bring your own downloaded entertainment, layers, eye mask, and neck support, and keep power banks in your carry-on.
At a Glance
| Time Required | About 10–15 minutes to compare travel options, choose a seat, and check bag sizes |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Tools Needed | Spirit website or app, tape measure, compact personal item, layers, and downloaded entertainment |
| Cost | From $0 for a comfort kit you already own; seat, bag, fare-option, food, and Wi-Fi prices vary by flight |
Understand Spirit’s Current Comfort Options
Spirit’s current booking choices are Value, Premium Economy, and Spirit First. The benefits are different enough that the lowest base fare is not always the lowest total price after you add a seat, carry-on, checked bag, food, or Wi-Fi.
Note: Spirit renamed Go Comfy to Premium Economy on June 24, 2025. Older reservations may still display an earlier product name or benefit set, so use the details attached to your booking confirmation.
| Travel option | Comfort and included items | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Value | One personal item is included. Seat selection, carry-on bags, checked bags, Wi-Fi, and onboard food are purchased separately. A random standard seat is available at check-in if you do not buy a seat. | Travelers who pack very light and do not need a specific seat |
| Premium Economy | Personal item, carry-on, Premium Seat, Group 2 priority boarding, and a discount on inflight menu purchases. A checked bag is not included and can be purchased separately. | Travelers who want more space and an included carry-on without paying for Spirit First |
| Spirit First | Personal item, carry-on, first checked bag, Big Front Seat, Group 1 boarding, priority check-in at participating airports, premium snacks and drinks, and streaming Wi-Fi when available. | Travelers who want the widest seat package and the most included extras |
Pro Tip: Price the complete trip before paying. Compare the final cost of Value plus your selected seat and bags against Premium Economy and Spirit First. A bundled option can be cheaper than buying each extra separately on some flights, but prices and availability vary.
Packing Smart for a Cozy Flight
Spirit allows every guest one free personal item that fits completely in the smaller sizer bin. The maximum dimensions are 18 x 14 x 8 inches, including handles and wheels. A small backpack or tote can hold a compact layer, snacks, medication, headphones, charging cable, and downloaded entertainment.
A neck or head pillow may be carried aboard, but Spirit states that it must fit completely inside your personal-item bag. Wear the bulkiest layer instead of packing it. Breathable clothing, a light sweater, and clean socks make it easier to adjust to cabin and terminal temperatures without using valuable bag space.
If your travel option includes a carry-on, or you buy one separately, the maximum size is 22 x 18 x 10 inches. Standard checked bags may be up to 50 pounds and 62 linear inches. Measure and weigh bags at home because oversized or overweight charges can erase the savings from a low fare.
Warning: Do not assume that a soft bag can exceed the published dimensions because it can be squeezed. It must fit completely in the applicable sizer, including wheels and handles. Keep medication, identification, keys, electronics, and other essentials with you instead of placing them in checked baggage.
Spirit’s standard checked-bag limit is 50 pounds and 62 linear inches. The older 40-pound limit is no longer current.
Choosing the Best Seats for Comfort
Your seat choice has a larger effect on comfort than most small accessories. Spirit’s aircraft layouts vary, so open the seat map for your exact flight before paying. Standard-seat pitch is commonly around 28–30 inches, while many Premium Seats provide more legroom. The Big Front Seat is wider and offers up to 11 inches of additional legroom compared with a standard seat.
Premium Economy may use an extra-legroom Premium Seat or, on some aircraft during the fleet transition, a configuration with a blocked middle seat. Spirit has been installing 32-inch-pitch Premium Seats across much of its fleet, but the exact seat type can still depend on the aircraft and travel date. Check the seat map and the description shown during booking.
A seat near the front usually lets you leave the aircraft sooner. A seat near the wings often feels steadier during normal turbulence because it is closer to the aircraft’s center of lift. A window seat gives you a wall to lean against on a red-eye, while an aisle seat makes it easier to stand and stretch. Exit-row seats may provide more space, but passengers must meet safety eligibility requirements and must be willing and able to assist in an emergency.
Value guests may pay to select a standard seat or accept a free random seat at check-in. Spirit does not guarantee that friends or adult family members will sit together without advance selection. For children age 13 or younger, Spirit says airport staff will work to provide adjacent seating when possible if seats were not selected in advance.
Making the Most of Spirit Airlines’ Amenities
| Amenity | Current details |
|---|---|
| Personal item | Included for every guest; maximum 18 x 14 x 8 inches |
| Carry-on bag | Maximum 22 x 18 x 10 inches; included with Premium Economy and Spirit First, or sold separately with Value |
| Checked bag | Maximum 50 pounds and 62 linear inches; the first checked bag is included with Spirit First and sold separately with Premium Economy and Value |
| Big Front Seat | Included with Spirit First; wider seat near the front with substantially more legroom than a standard seat |
| Wi-Fi | Browsing and streaming plans are available on equipped flights; streaming Wi-Fi is included with Spirit First, subject to availability |
| Snacks and beverages | Available for purchase with cashless payment; included premium selections depend on the travel option |
Spirit offers gate-to-gate Wi-Fi on equipped aircraft. Browsing and streaming plans can be purchased, while Spirit First includes streaming access when service is available. Wi-Fi performance can vary with the aircraft, route, weather, and network demand, so download important documents, shows, music, podcasts, or books before leaving home.
Spirit does not advertise a seatback entertainment system or a separate app library of complimentary movies and television shows. Use your own device and your own streaming or downloaded content. Free content on the Wi-Fi portal may include flight progress, connecting-flight information, destination ideas, and Spirit booking or loyalty pages.
Food and drinks are cashless onboard. Spirit accepts major cards and supported digital-payment methods. Premium Economy currently receives a discount on inflight menu purchases, while Spirit First includes premium snacks and drinks, including alcoholic beverages for guests age 21 or older.
Check In Early and Avoid Last-Minute Stress
Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure. Use the Spirit website or mobile app to check in, retrieve your boarding pass, review your seat, and add bags. Spirit notes that bags purchased before the airport generally cost less than bags added later, so do not wait until the gate.
Spirit recommends arriving at least two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight. Domestic check-in and bag acceptance generally close 45 minutes before departure, except at certain airports such as Los Angeles, where the cutoff is earlier. International and U.S. Virgin Islands check-in generally close 60 minutes before departure. Gate doors can close before the scheduled departure time, so remain near the gate after security.
Pro Tip: Save a screenshot of your boarding pass after check-in. It remains accessible if cellular service is weak, although you should still watch the app, airport displays, and gate announcements for changes.
Staying Cozy During Layovers and Delays
For a connection, check the airport map before departure and note the arrival and departure terminals. Keep a light layer, compact snack, refillable bottle, medication, charging cable, and headphones in your personal item. Airport lounges may sell day passes, but access, hours, guest rules, and capacity vary, so confirm the details before relying on one.
During a delay, stay close enough to hear gate changes and boarding announcements. Use the Spirit app and airport display boards together because departure gates can change. If your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you choose not to accept rebooking, travel credit, or another alternative, U.S. Department of Transportation rules may entitle you to a refund of the ticket and unused ancillary services.
A travel blanket or shawl can keep you warm in a cool terminal, while noise-reducing headphones can make a crowded gate easier to tolerate. Pack these items inside your allowed bag rather than carrying loose pieces that may be counted separately.
Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep on Red-Eye Flights
A red-eye is easier when you plan for sleep before boarding. A window seat gives you a surface to lean against and reduces interruptions from seatmates who need to enter the aisle. An aisle seat is better for travelers who need to stand often. Choose based on your sleep style rather than assuming one position works for everyone.
Create a simple sleep kit: an eye mask, earplugs or noise-canceling headphones, a compact neck pillow, a light layer, and downloaded audio that does not require Wi-Fi.
Avoid testing unfamiliar sleep aids on a flight. Limit caffeine close to your planned sleep time, drink water, and place essentials where you can reach them without opening the overhead bin. Adjusting your bedtime gradually before a major time-zone change may also reduce the shock of arrival.
Using Power Banks and Rechargeable Hand Warmers Safely
A reliable power bank can keep your phone available for boarding passes, updates, maps, and transportation after landing. A rechargeable hand warmer may also improve comfort in a cold terminal or at a winter destination. Both products may contain lithium-ion batteries, so pack them with battery safety in mind.
The Federal Aviation Administration requires spare lithium batteries and power banks to remain in carry-on baggage. Protect terminals from short circuits, keep devices accessible, and remove power banks from any carry-on that is checked at the gate. Most consumer lithium-ion batteries are limited to 100 watt-hours without airline approval. Do not travel with a battery that is swollen, damaged, recalled, unusually hot, smoking, or leaking.
Warning: Tell a flight attendant immediately if a battery-powered device becomes hot, expands, smokes, or burns. Do not place a power bank in checked baggage, and do not leave a rechargeable device buried in a bag where overheating could go unnoticed.
For more packing-related reading, the existing guide to travel trailer batteries covers larger off-grid power needs, while the guide to a power bank for international travel focuses on portable charging.
Keeping Warm and Cozy at Your Destination
Comfort after landing starts with adaptable clothing. Pack layers that work together instead of one bulky item that is useful only in severe cold. A lightweight insulated jacket, sweater, long-sleeve shirt, scarf, gloves, and warm socks can cover a wide range of conditions while keeping baggage manageable.
Check the destination forecast shortly before departure and move the layer you will need first to the top of your personal item. In accommodations with cool floors or variable heating, compact slippers or thick socks can make the room more comfortable without taking much space.
Making the Most of Cozy Travel on a Budget
Low-cost travel works best when you compare the total trip cost, not only the headline fare. Add the exact seat, bags, food, Wi-Fi, and ground transportation you expect to buy. Then compare that total with a Premium Economy or Spirit First option and with competing airlines that may include more items in the base fare.
Bring an empty refillable bottle through security and fill it afterward. Pack permitted snacks for the flight, download entertainment over home Wi-Fi, and use public transportation where it is practical and safe. Accommodations with breakfast or a small kitchen can lower food costs while giving you more control over meals. Local markets and food stalls may also offer filling meals for less than sit-down restaurants, but check cleanliness, opening hours, and payment options.
Comfort does not require buying every upgrade. Spend first on the part that affects you most: legroom for a tall traveler, an aisle seat for someone who needs to move, a checked bag for a long trip, or Wi-Fi for work. Skip extras that do not solve a real problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Go Comfy on Spirit Airlines?
Spirit renamed Go Comfy to Premium Economy on June 24, 2025. Current bookings generally use the Premium Economy name, although an older reservation may still show the name and benefits that applied when it was purchased.
What does Spirit Premium Economy include?
Current benefits include a personal item, one carry-on bag, a Premium Seat, Group 2 priority boarding, and a discount on inflight menu purchases. Spirit also lists no change or cancellation fee for this option, although a fare difference may apply.
Does Premium Economy include a checked bag?
No. Spirit’s current Premium Economy option includes a carry-on, but checked bags are purchased separately. Spirit First includes the first checked bag.
How can I book or upgrade to Premium Economy?
Choose Premium Economy while booking on Spirit’s website or app. For an existing eligible reservation, open My Trips and review the available upgrade or seat options. Availability and the price difference depend on the route, aircraft, date, and remaining inventory.
How much does Premium Economy cost?
Spirit does not use one fixed price for every flight. The amount varies by route, travel date, demand, aircraft, and availability. The current price appears during booking or when reviewing an eligible reservation in My Trips.
Is Premium Economy available on every Spirit flight?
Availability depends on the aircraft and remaining seat inventory. Spirit has been expanding extra-legroom Premium Seats across its fleet, but layouts can vary. Check the seat map for the exact flight before purchasing.
What is the difference between Premium Economy and Spirit First?
Premium Economy includes a Premium Seat and carry-on. Spirit First includes the larger Big Front Seat, a carry-on, the first checked bag, Group 1 boarding, priority check-in at participating airports, premium snacks and drinks, and streaming Wi-Fi when available.
Can I bring a power bank or rechargeable hand warmer?
Most ordinary consumer devices are permitted when they meet battery limits, but spare lithium batteries and power banks must stay in carry-on baggage. Protect them from damage and short circuits, and never travel with a damaged, swollen, recalled, smoking, or overheating battery.
Sources
- Spirit Airlines Travel Options — current Value, Premium Economy, and Spirit First benefits
- Spirit Airlines Bag Info — personal-item, carry-on, and checked-bag dimensions and weight limits
- Spirit Airlines Onboard Experience — aircraft seat types, pitch, and width information
- Spirit Wi-Fi — coverage, plans, connection steps, and included access
- FAA PackSafe: Lithium Batteries — carry-on rules for power banks and spare lithium batteries
- U.S. Department of Transportation Refunds — passenger refund rights after cancellations or significant changes
