[Expired] The Spirit Airlines Status Match Is Back — This Time at No Cost

Do you have elite status with another airline? If so, you can jump on this limited-time elite status match opportunity to get Free Spirit Silver or Gold elite status for 90 days. If you want to keep that status for longer, that’s possible by flying with Spirit or spending on its credit card.

The offer will end on January 31, 2025, so you’ll want to get in your applications before that

Spirit Airlines is well known for its unbundled fares, meaning you’ll pay for pretty much everything besides your ticket. From seat assignment fees to carry-on bags and checked bags, you can save a great deal by participating in this status match challenge.

Should you match to Spirit Airlines Free Spirit? Let’s take a look.

New Spirit Airlines Status Match Challenge

To participate in Spirit’s status match program, you’ll need to hold elite status with one of the 7 eligible airline programs (detailed below). Depending on your elite status in other programs, you can qualify for Spirit Airlines Free Spirit Silver or Free Spirit Gold. You’ll need to submit your application by January 31, 2025, to be considered.

If you match your status to Free Spirit Silver, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:

If you match your status to Free Spirit Gold, you’ll get all of the Free Spirit Silver benefits, plus:

Once approved, you’ll hold Free Spirit status immediately for 90 days. Just note that you’ll be ineligible to take part in another Spirit status match opportunity for another 2 years.

How To Status Match to Spirit Airlines

First, you’ll need to provide your name, email address, and Free Spirit membership number. Once you advance to the next page, it’ll ask for the elite status that you hold, the loyalty number, and photo proof to verify your status. The form will also ask what status tier you’re requesting in the match.

You’ll need to have earned this other status, to be clear. Status you got a few days ago from another airline status match won’t suffice.

Eligible Airline Elite Status Programs

You can track your application status to see where it is in the process. Spirit says it can take up to 5 days for your new status to reflect in your account.

How To Extend Your Spirit Airlines Status

To keep your new elite status past 90 days, you’ll need to meet the following thresholds:

• Free Spirit Silver: Earn 500 Spirit Qualification Points (SQPs) on flights operated by Spirit or by spending on the Free Spirit^® Travel More World Elite Mastercard^®.
• Free Spirit Gold: Earn 1,250 Spirit Qualification Points (SQPs) via flights or credit card spending.

Final Thoughts

Spirit is offering a limited-time opportunity to match your existing status and test-drive the Free Spirit elite program. But is it worth it? Even if you fly Spirit a few times per year, you can save significantly on seat assignment and baggage fees, which can quickly stack up to hundreds of dollars.