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Spirit Loyalty Program — Earning, Tiers & Redemptions
Spirit Loyalty Program — Earning, Tiers & Redemptions — Summary
How the Spirit frequent flyer program works: how miles are earned, elite tiers, redemption value, expiry rules and which credit cards help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- The program: Spirit operates Free Spirit.
- How you earn: Points earn on base fare.
- Elite tiers: Tiers run: Member → Silver → Gold..
- Redeeming: Award pricing is dynamic and tied to cash fare.
The program
Spirit operates Free Spirit. The currency is Free Spirit points.
How you earn
Points earn on base fare. Status is earned through Status Qualifying Points from flights and card spend.
Elite tiers
Tiers run: Member → Silver → Gold.
Redeeming
Award pricing is dynamic and tied to cash fare. Because base fares are low, point values are modest in absolute terms.
Do the miles expire?
Points expire after a period of account inactivity; any qualifying activity resets it.
Credit cards and transfers
The Free Spirit credit cards accelerate status and include baggage benefits that materially change Spirit economics for frequent flyers.
Baggage benefits from status
Free Spirit Gold members and Spirit credit cardholders receive baggage allowances. Bundled fares include bags.
Spirit loyalty program — common questions
Do Spirit miles expire?
Points expire after a period of account inactivity; any qualifying activity resets it.
What are the Free Spirit elite tiers?
Member, Silver, Gold. Points earn on base fare. Status is earned through Status Qualifying Points from flights and card spend.
What is the best way to redeem Free Spirit points?
Award pricing is dynamic and tied to cash fare. Because base fares are low, point values are modest in absolute terms.
More Spirit help
Booking Spirit? Talk to a US travel consultant.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.