Plus Size Traveling Spirit BFS
I’m traveling next week on Spirit and I chose a big front seat. I’m 5’4 and a US size 20. I’m worried that I will need a seat belt extender and from what I’ve heard they don’t offer that in the BFS’. Does anyone have experience with this? I’ve flown spirit and haven’t ever needed an extension but I gained a couple covid lbs. Thanks in advanced!
Best Answer
According to Spirits website they do not allow seat belt extenders in seats that have inflatable seat belt (these are a seat belt that includes a device similar to a car airbag that inflates in the event of a crash).
That same page includes a list of aircraft types that include inflatable seat belts, which appears to include at least some of the the "Big Front Seats" on most aircraft, as well as exit row seats on some.
There do appear to be a few Big Front Seats that do not have such a seat belt, in particular those in row 2 of all aircraft except one model of Airbus A320. Given you have already purchased the BFS, I would suggest simply trying to get a seat in row 2. If you do end up in a seat where an extender is not allowed, and if you do require one, the flight attendants will arrange something for you - either swapping with another passenger in a BFS which does not have an inflatable seat belt, or at worst swapping with someone in a normal seat.
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Can plus size people fit on Spirit Airlines?
All Spirit Airlines aircraft have seats with a width of 20 inches and pitch of 36 inches. The caveat is that you will definitely want to book early, as these seats, which are called \u201cBig Front\u201d, are limited in capacity. If you are unable to book a \u201cBig Front\u201d seat, then you will be stuck in a 17.75-inch seat.Does Spirit Airlines have a weight limit for passengers?
Spirit Airlines' (NK) standard checked / hold baggage policy details follow: 2 bags standard, up to 5 bags maximum (restrictions exist on international travel \u2013 check Spirit's site for details) Maximum dimensions: 62 inches or 157 centimeters (length + width + height) Maximum weight: 40 pounds or 18 kilograms.How wide are the seats on Spirit Airlines?
In general, dimensions are as follows: Big Front Seats \u2014 36-inch pitch, 18.5-inch width. Standard economy seats \u2014 28-inch pitch, 17.75-inch width.How do you get a big front seat on Spirit Airlines?
Upgrading to the Big Front Seat is simple. You just have to pay for it. When booking a Spirit flight online, you'll get to the landing page where you can pay to select a seat. Selecting an economy seat will typically cost you anywhere from a few dollars to $50, depending on the flight.Traveling Spirit
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