I flew Spirit Airlines again... (the Flying School Bus)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- I've had a long history with flying Spirit Airlines, but in the past few years, I realized for some reason I stopped flying them. Today, it was time to give them another go. Instead of fly with our parents on comfortable Southwest with free bags, nice legroom, and free snacks/drinks...my sister and I chose to fly the flying school bus back down to Tampa for our second crack at this vacation. Watch the video to find out if they still suck or have improved at all! With JetBlue's recent announcement that they're acquiring Spirit, who knows what'll happen with this bare bones airline pretty soon, so I guess get your rides in now if you dare. Hope you guys enjoy!
Flight Info:
Airline: Spirit Airlines
Aircraft/Registration: Airbus A320 (N612NK)
Seat: 28A
Flight Time: 1 hr 51 min
Flight #: NK 3321
Takeoff: Pittsburgh International Airport
Landing: Tampa International Airport
Filmed: July 3, 2021
Camera(s) Used: Canon Powershot G7X Mark II
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People will pay $50 for a spirit flight and expect first class treatment, spirit isn’t a bad airline it’s an ultra low cost budget one and it’s actually pretty good for what you pay for
exactly-- i can pay $55 roundtrip on Spirit on go from Newark to a handful of east coast/southern cities. I bring a big backpack with a few days worth of clothes. For the money, it's my favorite way to travel.
If you pay an additional $50 for the Big Front Seat, it's actually a very pleasant experience. I do that between ATL and MSP all the time, and its still cheaper than Delta.
Really original comment you got here.
Fully agree, I have proof too.
@@guitarcatlind6075 You should try crying about it. That might work.
Spirit has really got that operation act together over the last few years. Even over the busiest travel weeks of the year, June 25 - July 8, Spirit was the #2 on-time airline and #1 in least cancelled flights.
Spirit is hated on too much. Guys- you get what you pay for. Spirit gives a lot more people the opprotunity to travel, due to being super affordable.
Most of the people that have issues don't read their rules
The big front seat is a great value. Space you get for price is excellent. Seat is more comfortable than AA oasis or even Kodiak seat. The clientele in spirit back of the plane can be fun/interesting. If you don’t need a lot of luggage or snacks it is usually a great value
For the poor people 🤣🤣🤣 us normal peeps take delta, American, or United in first class. I have broke friends and I left them because they were super mean to me so ever since that I hate people that are lower class
@@skiparkcityut Well I wouldn't say it's more comfortable then AA
By the time you factor in all the add-on fees, many of which are unavoidable, Spirit is seldom cheaper than Southwest or the legacy carriers.
I went out and bought a small backpack that conformed perfectly to Spirit's free personal item requirement. I couldn't believe how much I was able to get into it. This was for an overnight trip to the OC, but I think I could have survived for a few days. If nothing else, Spirit has taught me how to pack light! Also, after hearing all the negative press about the Airline, I was really quite pleased with my Spirit experience.
Spirit sees least delays, great safety record and staff doesn't look like they hate their job
Spirit is fine as long as you know what you are getting yourself into. Basic travel
Agree
Seems like it
Spirit sucks their seats are like public benches
Last week, I had to fly across the country to get home and the only airline that had a direct flight was Spirit - my first thought was "yeah no, I ain't flying Spirit" but its' direct flight arrived at 8:40AM as opposed to every other option which involved an hour-plus layover plus a connector and all arrived at 12:15PM and later. I thought to heck with it and booked it - expecting the worst every step of the way, fully expecting this to not actually work out. Much to my surprise the flight was not delayed, and while it was definitely not the most comfortable I've been on a flight, it got me home in time to pick up breakfast on my way home from the airport.
Banana Bus strikes again
Recently went on a vacation and after over seven hours in the airport United cancelled our flight. They had to send the 737-800 up to Rochester and it never came back. So we had to book Spirit at a different airport. Never flown it before and had some reservations. We had a flight down to Florida with a stop in Myrtle Beach. All flights, including the flight on the way back, were on time (early departing and arriving actually), had friendly crews, clean planes, and they didn’t lose our one checked bag. Had more legroom on Spirit than I do on United. They saved a vacation and I’d fly them again in a heartbeat. Also gave me my first A319 rides!
They enrol you in their flight club and renew the membership without consent
Spirit gets a bad rap, because people don't understand their business model. They offer super cheap fares, those super cheap fares only include you and one small personal item, a seat someplace on the aircraft that they randomly pick for you at check in. If you want a carry on bag that's an extra fee, want to pick your own seat that's an extra fee. Always check in online between 1 hour and 24 hours before your flight, and print your own boarding passes, spirit charges for checking in at the airport, and for printing boarding passes. Avoid this. Understand this and you won't have any surprises.
I fly to get from point A to point B that's it, I take a small backpack, I don't care where I sit, I only pay the base fare with spirit and off I go. Sometimes my flights cost less then my gas money to the airport, that's how cheap you can fly with spirit.
Spirit generally has 1 or 2 flights a day to destinations from most airports, if you absolutely positively have to get to your destination on time, spirit is probably not for you. A cancelled flight on spirit usually means you'll have to take the next days flight, If your flexible it's not a big deal, If you had to get there it can be a huge deal. Remember this before booking with spirit.
Who's Spirit For?
1. Travelers that travel light and want to get from point A to point B with flexibility
2. Families that can pack light, that are frugal, or wouldn't be able to afford to fly on another airline.
Who's Spirit Not For?
1. Business travelers who absolutely have to get to the destination on time.
2. People who want ultra comfort and luxury when flying.
3. Families that pack 18 bags for a 5 day trip and have to sit together.
Spirit Value Scale
1. Dirt Cheap. Book a base fare, take a small backpack, this is the dirt cheap way to fly.
2. Semi Dirt Cheap. Book a base fare, take one check in bag, this is usually still cheaper then other airlines.
3. Cheap With Comfort. Book a base fare, take a backpack, select the big front seat. This is generally cheaper then other airlines, and you get to sit in a first class sized seat.
4. Cheap With A Seat. Book a base fare, take one check in bag, and select a cheap seat in the rear. Still cheaper than some airlines.
5. Not So Cheap. Book a base fare, take multiple carry on and checked bags, and pick a seat. At this point your getting to the same price point of other airlines.
5. Expensive. Book a base fare, take multiple check in and carry bags, pick a big front seat. This is going to cost more than most other airlines.
Irony . Spirit flies much newer planes than the big 3
1:27 Hopefully PIT will get that new security checkpoint with the new terminal. Too bad they're getting rid of the train ride, though.
The flying school bus 🤣🤣
Hehehehe
Won't fly Spirit unless it's litterally the only option between two particular cities.
losing spirit stinks. it's the only airline i fly with. are you packed in like sardines yes do i hate every min on the plane yes. do i go in knowing this yes. why do i do it? it's the only flight that is cheaper than me hopping in my car and driving.
I agree wholeheartedly with Chris's decision on making his checked baggage fly on Southwest Airlines. Nonetheless, not all person's would be this lucky haha. Great overview and coverage always 🙂. I've flown on Spirit Airlines before and it was just "OK" for me especially being 5"11+. But service was quite fine.
Glad that there'll be a change coming 🙏🏽.
The magic school bus! Lol
I've flown on Spirit and I can't really complain about the airline. (I took time to learn about their pricing régime.) Of course the inflight service is as Spartan as it comes, but for an LCC it isn't too bad.
Spirit is good if you’re going to Vegas for the weekend (or anywhere for the weekend) and don’t mind a weird time of day, no frills and a cheap fare
True
Why is everyone dissing spirit it’s not that bad
1:17 "the only thing that is free is, the seat you 'paid for' (?) and one personal item"...hahahaha. If the seat was paid for, how is it free?...
it's terrible it's going away not a bad airline people just like to complain. know how to work the system. if not fly southwest
Spirit Airlines- when you really want to sit in an uncomfortable seat during your entire flight somewhere, Spirit Airlines is here for you. Welcome Aboard.
I was more uncomfortable on the 30 year old Southwest plane seat that was literaly rocking because it was broken. Not to mention the literal tape keeing a piece of broken plastic in place by the carryon compartments. Ill take Spirit any day.
Spirit is horrible
I’ve flown Spirit so many times and never had any big issues. Ground personnel and crew always helpful and polite. Some people on YT book with then just in order to complain and post stupid videos
Hey I flew to TPA on July 3rd. I was on DL 1532. ATL-TPA 767-300. Much comfier I’d say.
I work for Breeze airways. Love the mask your wearing
I rode ONCE, and it was like students flying the plane....was horrible
Jimmy Fallon; The Tonight Show, always makes fun of Spirit.
Shaun 🦉🦉
So you say your parent's bags are flying FREE on the LUV airline. How much did their tickets cost on WN from PIT-TPA vs Spirit???? Nothing is free on any airline and Southwest is not cheap. Could it be they wrap those bags in a Higher fare and call the bags free, well of course they do? If you want to pay $400-$425 on WN or rather than paying Spirit $175 + $80 bags and $40 seats= $295.00 go for it. WN bags are not free, no airline has free bags, they just wrap it in a higher fare. It's all about how they advertise
Very true Southwest isn't cheap...but a lot of the times they're the same price as American, United, & Delta whose checked bags are not free. As far as this trip, they used points so 🤷♂️
@@thejazzguy13 Love your videos, keep up the good work
@@thejazzguy13Usually Southwest gets cheaper than the big three from what I’ve seen.
If the JetBlue merge occurs, it looks like the "Come Fly With Us, And We'll See" will be obsolete. Lol.
I've been on 7 Spirit flights in the past 6 months. I don't know if they've improved, but every single flight I've had has been great. Excellent customer service from terminal to terminal. Yes, there are fees for everything, but I've become a pro at packing 5 days of clothes in a personal bag and no one has ever checked to see if my bag fits in that box at the check in area. I buy a sub, snacks, and drinks before going to the airport to save money and I take my food on the plane. I always carry a backpack stuffed with everything and a bag with food and drinks. As long as the second bag only has food and drinks they do not care. The only thing is that I'm a big guy so I upgrade to the big seat which makes all the difference. I will continue flying Spirit and I'm not sure why it has such a bad reputation unless it's based on previous years. I have a few tips: if you take an early AM flight (6-8 am) going through TSA is a breeze as there aren't as many travelers...do not bother purchasing Spirit's express TSA option or Internet package. They are both worthless. I do buy the Zone 2 pass to get on the plane earlier.
Lmaooo delayed vacation brought to you by Spirit 😂
I was confused why everyone was wearing masks till i saw that you filmed this in July 2021
I wish Frontier was the one that JetBlue was buying…spirit is an ULCC with WiFi. Now we won’t have any ULCCs with WiFi.
I just flew Spirit. It’s actually pretty awesome!
Love the Breeze Airways mask. Breeze is my new favorite airline.
Speaking on the upcoming merger with JetBlue. I'm going to miss the $38 low fares Spirit offered for my quick 3 day Florida visit next month.
Maybe that will give Frontier the room to grow into the new low-fare titan!
Never I repeat never fly spirit absolutely the worst
I’ve only traveled southwest so this is interesting seeing how other companies operate👍🏻
that was pretty tight leg room, how tall are you?
Spirit now flies to Boise so could you film a video about flying to Boise on spirit
nobody goes to boise
@@davidmoser3535 well I live there so I was just wondering and actually a lot of people come here to live here from California and many other states
@@davidmoser3535 Actually, Boise is one of the fastest growing cities in the country.
@@Joshpir17 Wishing you luck from Florida. We tell everyone moving from blue states that we expect them to vote red as we intend to keep Florida safe from the radical leftist.
2 years? 19 years for me! I'm going on 2 flights next month and film trip reports.
- Red
I was literally 8 months old when you made your account
@@phantomjosh2148 🤣🤣🍺
I've flown Spirit 6 times now. Will add 4 more flights over the next two weeks. Only once did I ever have a bad experience. Edit: READ MY REPLY
I have spoken too soon….
If you’re reading this…. DON’T JUST DON’T. Customer service does not exist I’m now stranded for two extra days…
I know the reason why they call these planes an air bus now!!!
They always have
Eh, still the greyhound of air travel.
I paid less for my southwest tickets and had a way better experience! Better seats, better workers, free drinks and snacks, 2 free 50 lbs check bags.. spirit airlines is a flying garbage can
Great video presentation, Chris! Keep up the good work!
3:23 window close
YES! SOMEONE WHO ACTUALLY SHOWED THE TAKEOFF AND LANDING!!!! IM LIKING
any idea that can create value into the market place, will make money and grow in the market. a fellow creator .. subbed
I like the video so much thejazzguy13 it so awesome
Calling it a school bus is an overstatement that shits the motel of the sky
Flew Spirit from LGA to MYR, got to fly on their older A320 as well and for a special treat, it was painted in its “blue livery”. Very comfortable seats, lots of legroom and great tray tables and seat packs.
Spirit is cheap and is a for a 2-3 hour flight tops unless you have emergency exit or the roomier leg room seats (IMO). I take spirit from OC Cali to Vegas every 2-3 weeks and never had an issue. They've always been pretty cool... Usually it the passengers that cause the problems... Not listening to stay in your seats when the ride gets bumpy. Spirit is decent for what they provide. I vouch for Spirit.
6' you looks a little cramped. Do those seats recline? I couldn't tell or missed it.
They are not the orginal school bus in the sky, It was actually Hughes Airwest the top bananna in the sky, but before your time
Me and my family don’t fly Spirit we always fly Southwest when we go out of town somewhere we only flew spirit once
This couldn’t have been two weeks ago as everyone is wearing a mask still. When was this filmed?
This was also my first thought.
The legroom is why I'll only ever fly big front if I take Spirit
Spirit: Even under JetBlue’s management we are still awful.
The price is dirt cheap, of course it’s going to be ‘awful’, nonetheless it’s a very good deal
6:14 legit feels like you walked into the backrooms
you get what you pay for with spirit. it's not bad at all.
I didn't even get what I paid for with Spirit they told me at a layover that my flight my final destination literally didn't exist, and yet my itinerary showed otherwise. Clownshow.
to get from A to B spirit is good but i wouldnt go on anything over 3 hours unless you get a bigger seat. those small seats are brutal i had a 3 hour flight to LA and the guy next to me put his legs over mine while sleeping and fell over on me i couldnt wake him up lmaoo it was horrible
Spirit Airlines: At least it isn't Frontier.
I mean . . . Spirit give you padded seats. Frontier, uh . . . doesn't.
Great Video Jazz! Whats your opinion on Spirit?
Pittsburgh yessir
I want to fly Spirit so bad but only for the meme
Great video man
I agree
Holy crap, perfect video for why I'm watching. I'm about an hour and a half from Latrobe and I was looking into how much it'd cost and how long it would take to fly from there to Myrtle Beach. Low and behold, I find out that Spirit runs nonstop one ways and roundtrips from Latrobe to Myrtle Beach that take only an hour and a half each way and can cost as low as 51/102 dollars if you only have one personal item, no bags, and choose your seat.
I've never flown before so I didn't know what a personal item meant but now that I see it can mean a backpack, I can now say that I'd easily be able to make the trip without paying for bags. I can travel incredibly light when I need to. For a 5 day, 4 night stay at the beach, for example, I can make do with one change of clothes, swim trunks, my Chromebook and its charger, my phone, keys, and wallet. I'd be doing laundry every night but so be it.
So with the flight in costing 51 bucks, the hotel I'd stay at (Captain's Quarters for any wondering) costing 434 for Oct 9 to the 13th, and the flight back being 51 bucks again, I could take a 5 day, 4 night vacation at a good hotel on a popular beach for just 536 bucks total. For reference, the same hotel using the same room for the same time span in July would be 600 or more by itself.
As for the flight...it's 51 bucks and takes an hour and a half. Amenities are not required. I'd be flying on Spirit because it's faster than driving (about 1/6 the time) and even cheaper since from my place to CQ, it's 1128 miles round trip. Assuming my car gets 300 to a tank and a tank costs 45 bucks (yeah, most gas is cheaper than PA but taking an estimated average here), that'd be 4 fill ups, or about 180 in gas. Funny how flying on a twin engine jet liner costs less than driving with a car lol
Now I'm hoping I don't have to put this plan into practice. I'm autistic and can get flustered easily (part of the reason why I don't like the idea of flying, too many people in too small of a space both on the plane and in the terminal) and I just don't like the idea of going on vacation without my family. But I will if we can't go together next year for some reason.
Needless to say, I hope Spirit stays independent because I doubt Jetblue would keep that route. As of right now, their flight from Latrobe to Myrtle that leaves tomorrow isn't even half full. No way it can be cost effective.
I love spirit... yes is cheap. and sometimes don't have the luxury of others, but in my case direct flights without stops. Less time in airports... That's for me is fine... You can bring food with you...
Can We call it the 🔆 DICUSTING EXPRESS PLATINUM SPIT AIRLINE🔆
I'd be dead if me and my family went on that plane like- just no😤👏👏
NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS💀💀
It’s mid 2023 now and I agree with the most comments I read here. Spirit is comfortable and smooth. Airbus is better than Boeing so go figure. Only thing I don’t like is they charge for carry-on and they own aircrafts with no option whatsoever. I mean, the seat back pocket is just a couple of strings. That’s pathetic. I can’t believe the manufacturer ask for extra $$$ to make that a real pocket.
Clearly, you are not paid by them because they would never buy ad space. Are you slow then?😂
My daughter has had two flights cancelled by Spirit for supposed weather delays. Other airlines were not having weather delays. She had to pay for a Hotel for two nights and missed two days of work as a result. Spirit cannot be trusted.
Pay more so you don’t have to deal with stress delays. Use a different airline. Best wishes to all
The flying school bus is the best nickname for spirit everer
Ilike Spirit , did not hve any problem with them and this picking up on airlines is just waste . What the heck you expect if you fly low cost ? Fly first class on United and you get your comfort ,
I like them and fly with them for a purpose ! You do not like it go to the xxxxx
Nice the toilets work bc last time I flew spirit they put Walmart trash bags under our seats
Edit:it’s just a joke guys pls don’t take it seriously
I am actually a little sad Jet Blue wants to buy spirit...I really like flying with spirit and the price is right.
The airline industry needs airlines like spirit.....I really hope that jetblue does not turn spirit into jetblue and eliminate a lower cost way to travel.
Spirit has a market, for short flights, and you can manage a personal item only, Spirit is the best way to fly imo.
There is still Frontier which is like Spirit Airlines.
There is Frontier... and I'm my experience... they are considerably worse, but that's not the point.
We need competition at low prices to keep them that way.
Everybody will want this ultra low cost aurlines when the economy keep going down
I hope that will not affect my flight for July 10th😂
spirit out of PGH is terrible. Everything is crap
We want on spirit it got delayed because of la and they were like it was because la and next time you to la be like ew
Congratulations! You managed to survive flying Schvartze Airlines. The worst thing about Spirit is the class of people who tends to fly it. The typical Spirit passengers are people who aren't too considerate of other people and have a tendency to become unruly when they don't get their way.
Classist as fuck
@@loganburke8167 From experience.
great video
All right so far you talking about spirit but you’re not off to a great start, the only thing that is free is the seat that you paid for?
The music when you were leaving Pittsburgh reminded me of the weather channel music for your local on the 8s hahaha
That piano player at 0:47 sounded great, and I really wish he should've kept the camera on him for more than 2 seconds. I realize that this is a flight video and not a video on music, but when capturing someone who can play like that even on here, keep the camera on him for like 8 or 10 seconds and not only for 2
What America hate, but can't avoid.spirit air.
4:05 the man at the bottom right the way his eyes widen as he sees the camera XD
Thats the Spirit👍
My cousin works for spirt airlines and it's not so bad..
Southwest is really good to the delays happen least
What's up with the random happy face?
i used to live in pittsburgh in the downtown area
i didnt know spirit had such a bad reputation :/
Hello;
I thought Spirit was merging with another flight firm.
All the best Shaun of NYC 🦉🦉
Jetblue
2th
sweet jheez please replace your cable