Spirit Airlines will not let passengers with unsuitable clothing or tattoos board their flights anymore:
"Spirit Airlines airplane taking off with vibrant yellow and black livery against a clear sky."
Spirit Airlines is a budget airline in the United States that provides affordable travel choices. It flies to various destinations in the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean. Spirit's approach focuses on low ticket prices, but it adds fees for extras like choosing seats, luggage, meals, and beverages, similar to other low-cost airlines.
Spirit has become popular with travelers seeking the lowest fares and who are fine with a basic flying experience. However, it has received criticism for its fees and customer service, although many believe the low ticket price makes it worthwhile. Spirit flies to various U.S. destinations and also offers international routes to places like Mexico, Colombia, and Puerto Rico.
Spirit's business model allows customers to pay only for what they want. To keep costs down, you can skip extras like seat selection, but these options are available for an extra charge if needed. Spirit Airlines is known for having some of the lowest ticket prices in the market, but passengers often end up spending more if they choose additional services like checked bags or specific seat selections.
"Spirit Airlines aircraft in flight, showcasing its iconic yellow and black livery."
Spirit Airlines has recently updated its dress code policy:
As of January 22, passengers can be denied boarding or removed from a flight due to their clothing or offensive tattoos.
The new rules state that passengers who are not dressed appropriately, such as those wearing see-through clothing that reveals private areas, may be grounded.
The policy also clarifies that passengers cannot be barefoot, which is a rule seen on other airlines too. The mention of offensive tattoos is a new addition, though it is not a common reason for removal.
This policy change follows reports of clothing-related issues with some Spirit passengers:
"Spirit Airlines plane parked at the airport with the airline's distinctive yellow
and black design on display."
In October, two women were taken off a flight for wearing crop tops. Recently, a man from Texas was removed for wearing an offensive hoodie. He took off the hoodie but was still escorted off the plane.
