How to Use Car Seats on Spirit Airlines

Travelling with toddlers is really a tiring job, especially if you are traveling by air along with them. Carrying them on the for long duration makes them irritated as well as makes you very much uncomfortable to sit in a particular position. Hence you have to book a separate seat for them but the main problem is that they are too small to be sitting in a seat alone. So, it becomes a point of worry for you. 

Don’t worry as there is an option for you to fly with your toddler without any problem to the child or yourself. The option that we are talking about is the Car Seat option. Some of the airlines do allow carrying the toddler car seat along with them in the flight but those flights tickets price are more. 

There is nothing to worry at all as Spirit Airlines is here to save you from the problem. In spirit airlines there are many options given to its customers to carry their child along with the car seat at very reasonable price. So now let us get to know how to use the Car Seat in a Spirit Airlines Flight and its policy.

Let’s take a look at the policy of Spirit Airlines on using car seat for your child on their flights.

Who is considered to be a Lap Child as per Spirit Airlines?

In spirit airlines a baby aged between 7 days till 23 months is considered to be a Lap Child and a separate seat is not required in Spirit Air. But still if you want to buy a seat you can, by following some rules and regulations. For more details you can check their official website www.spirit.com

Stroller or Car Seat.

The process to check in a baby stroller and a car seat for a child in Spirit Airlines is very easy

Spirit air does not charge any extra money for that. But to be able to use this service you will have to book a separate seat for your child. Also do keep in mind that the car seat has to be approved by the competent authority, and then only you will be able to carry your child’s car seat in Spirit Airlines.

To know more in details, you can log into www.spirit .com

Steps to follow for using a Car Seat in a Spirit Airlines flight.

Below are the steps that is needed to be remembered to use a Car Seat in Spirit Airlines.

• Additional Seat– It is very much essential to book an additional seat for your child if you are planning to carry a Car Seat on board. As per Spirit Airlines policy, a child who is 2 years or below is considered to be a Lap child and can fly on your lap but if you want to use a Car Seat then you will have to book an extra seat for your child.
• Size and Compatibility- If you are planning to use a car seat for your child in a Spirit Airlines flight, it has to be a FAA approved seat and compatible for air travel which is usually marked on a label in the body. Also remember that the car seat is placed and locked on a non-emergency window seat as per Spirit Airlines policy.
• Installation- You need to install the car seat properly. While travelling on board, you may face problem to secure the car seat for your child then you can take help from the crew members present in the flight without any hesitation. You can able to use the seat belt as well for securing the car seat.

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Charges- Spirit Airlines does not charge for a Car Seat or stroller if you want to carry for your kid. The only expense that needs to be borne by you is that you have to book an extra seat for your child to use the car seat on-board.