Spirit

Free Spirit status

Free Spirit status is earned on Status Qualifying Points in a calendar year. Spirit is in no alliance and has no lounges; status waives the fees the fare left out. Confirm current thresholds on spirit.com.

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The ladder

3 rungs, from the bottom up.

1.Member

How to earn it

Free to join.

What it gets you

Earn and redeem miles; no elite benefits.

At the lounge door

No status lounge access. Lounge entry is by cabin, membership, or a card.

2.Silver

How to earn it

About 2,000 SQP.

What it gets you

Free seat selection at check-in, shortcut boarding and security, a points bonus.

At the lounge door

No alliance lounge access; the airline is not in Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam.

3.Gold

How to earn it

About 5,000 SQP.

What it gets you

Top tier: free seats at booking, a free checked bag and carry-on, no change fees.

At the lounge door

No alliance lounge access; the airline is not in Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam.

Qualification thresholds are the published ones as last checked and change most years; confirm the current numbers with Spirit. Alliance equivalences and the lounge rules that follow from them move far more slowly.