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

Updated: December 6, 2024, 11:50pm CST

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New Spirit Airlines Status Match Challenge
How To Status Match to Spirit Airlines
Final Thoughts

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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:

Earn points at a rate of 8x for fares and 16x for À La Smarte Options
Free Shortcut Security and Boarding
Free exit row seat assignment
Overweight baggage waiver
Same-day standby
Seat selection at check-in
Dedicated Guest Care line
Ability to create a Points Pool
Redemption fee waiver

Spirit ATL Self Bag Drop 4 — Image Credit: Spirit Airlines

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

Earn points at a rate of 10x for fares and 20x for À La Smarte Options
First checked and carry-on bag
Free inflight beverages and snacks
Zone 1 Boarding
Free Flight Flex (ability to modify your reservation)
Pet fee waiver
Group 2/3/4/5 seat selection at purchase

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

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Airline	Match to Free Spirit Silver	Match to Free Spirit Gold
Alaska Airlines	MVP	MVP Gold and above
American Airlines	Gold	Platinum and above
Delta Air Lines	Silver	Gold and above
Frontier Airlines	Elite Gold	Elite Platinum and above
JetBlue	Mosaic 1	Mosaic 2 and above
Southwest Airlines	A-List	A-List Preferred
United Airlines	Premier Silver	Premier Gold and above

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.

Hot Tip:

SQPs are earned for each $1 spent on Spirit fares and add-ons or each $10 spent on the Free Spirit World Elite card.

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.

The information regarding the Free Spirit^® Travel More World Elite Mastercard^® was independently collected by Upgraded Points and not provided nor reviewed by the issuer.