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Spirit Airlines

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    Customer Complaints Summary

    • 4,284 total complaints in the last 3 years.
    • 1,034 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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    • Initial Complaint

      Date:10/18/2022

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I had a flight booked with Spirit airlines to go from *** to *** on a round trip from Sept 29-Oct 3, 2022. When I got to the airport, I was initially told that the flight was delayed several hours due to disruptions from Hurricane ***. This was understandable so I checked my bag and decided to have breakfast while I waited. Once I finally got to the gate, that is when I was notified that the flight was actually cancelled and they were unable to rebook me on anything until the following day. I decided to book through a different airline that was able to get me on a flight same day. Since then, I have been attempting to get a refund on my cancelled flight from Spirit Airlines but have been unable to find any reasonable resolution. I have waited in 2 hour chat queues on the Spirit Airlines website and no one ever calls. I finally got ahold of someone at the ***** number but they are refusing to give me a refund, offering only flight credits instead. I am seeking a fair resolution to include a full refund of $597. Confirmation code UWDRJE. Spirit Airlines is attempting to just give me a flight credit but I do not plan on ever booking through them again based on how I've been treated.

      Business Response

      Date: 10/31/2022

      Hi ********, 


      We have received your correspondence as submitted to the Better Business Bureau. We appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.


      I'm so sorry to hear your flight was canceled. Upon reviewing your reservation UWDRJE I see your refund was processed in the amount of $597.18 back to your card ending in 0615. 

      Customer Answer

      Date: 11/01/2022

       
      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

      Sincerely,

      *****************************
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:10/18/2022

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I booked a flight with Spirit Airlines. My husband and I purchased a flight on 10/5/2022, I paid $934.36. Our departure was out of *** on 10/09/2022 @ 10:07 PM on flight ****. Our Return flight was scheduled for 10/12/2022 @ 8:40pm out of ******* ******* to arrive at *** by 10:38pm, boarding was to start at 7:55pm. I received an email at 6:56pm that I did not see as my husband and i were on our way to the airport. We arrived at the check-in booth at 8:18pm and were rudely told by the Spirit agents that the flight had been oversold and the gate had been closed two minutes prior to our arrival. We begged the agents to call the flight attendants or the pilots as we were still within the boarding time and the plane was still there. They refused to call or help. The agents told us we would have to go back out of the airport and have the ticketing agents' re-book us on another flight. We expressed to the agents that it was imperative that we get home as we had kids that we did not have care for an extra day. I was also bleeding heavily due to a medical condition. We had no hotel or transportation or extra clothes. We finally found the ticketing agents and were told that the agents at the check-in were supposed to put us on another flight as it was an airline mistake. We argued back and forth begging for help until another agent walked up and saw me crying and begging that I needed to get home, finally we were put on the 6am flight. We spent almost 3 to 4 hours dealing with an airline mistake. We had to pay $150 for a hotel, $50.00 on food, $60.00 on transportation and the loss of work. The stress and pain caused by the inhumane treatment by the Spirit airlines check-in agents is beyond belief. The agents clearly wanted to leave early and did not want to be there one more minute. Other agents that work for Spirit informed us that we were mistreated and that the gate agents should have taken care of us. I called customer service and waited an hour with no help!

      Business Response

      Date: 11/03/2022

      Hi *******, 


      We have received your correspondence as submitted to the Better Business Bureau. We appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.

      I'm so sorry that your recent experience with us was not pleasant. I wanted to research this matter for you so I reached out to the ATL station and was advised you arrived at the gate after boarding was complete.



      Were sorry that you missed your flight. We dont like being late and we know that you dont either. Thats why we ask our customers to be at the gate at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure or they may risk losing their entire reservation. Heres a link with more information about our guidelines:


      https://******************************************/hc/en-us/articles/202096936-What-time-do-I-need-to-arrive-at-the-airport-for-my-flight-



      I'm happy to see you were rebooked for the next available flight. I do apologize but I am unable to honor your request for reimbursement of your out of pocket expenses. 

      Customer Answer

      Date: 11/03/2022

       
      Complaint: 18242226

      I am rejecting this response because:

      The information you received is false and thus your response to ** is incorrect.  We were not late. We got to the gate on time and I clearly specified the time in my complaint.  The woman and man at the gate were in such a hurry to leave their post that they were quick to tell us the door had closed two minutes prior to our arrival.  We arrived with the 15 minute window as per guidelines.  We stood their begging for them to call the flight attendant or pilot as we were in time. We asked for a supervisor and all they did was look at each other and say no one was available. We were told by a supervisor at the ticketing booth that the agents acted incorrect and should had let us in, furthermore they should have re booked our flight there. Instead we were sent all over the airport.  I spoke to another agent in the very next gate and she said the same, the agents were wrong in their behavior.  On our next day flights,  people were let in within 5 minutes of the scheduled flight.  Maybe, your gate agents discriminated against my husband and I or maybe they were rude or lazy or a combination.  We were on time they wasted more time in which we could have been let on without issues.  Your dismissive response without factual information bares resemblance to the injust treatment we received.  We were put through so much and your agents errors cost us not only financial hardship but mental distress.  As mentioned, I was bleeding due to a condition and did not have a change of clothes.  It was caused due to all the running around and the incredible stress that was put on me. Your agents are not trained well and should not be in the position of dealing with customers.  This behavior is what continues to tarnish your company's reputation and hurts customers such as myself.  I need this reviewed again for accuracy by you or a superior. Again,  this situation needs to remedied appropriately. 

      Sincerely,

      *******************************

      Business Response

      Date: 01/30/2023

      Hi *******,

      Thank you for your continued correspondence. I see that I addressed your concerns on 12/18. Please see below for a copy of this correspondence.

      "Hi *******,
      Thank you for your patience while we investigated your concerns. 
      After careful review, I've confirmed that you did not arrive to the gate prior to it's closing. As such, you were removed from the flight manifest. Please see section 2.4 of our Contract of Carriage. 
      Again, we understand that the reports received differ from your account of events. we have addressed your concerns with our Management Team for internal review. 
      As a courtesy, you were rebooked on the next available flight at no additional cost. Please note that since you were late, our team would not have covered a hotel or any additional expenses. 
      Roxnne, we are a diverse company, and we serve a diverse clientele. We absolutely do not tolerate discriminatory behavior. Please rest assured that this was not the case.
      We'd love it if you gave us another chance, so I've created a $50 Future Travel Voucher for each of you. Future Travel Vouchers must be booked by the voucher's expiration date for travel on any flight dates available in the system. The amount covers the flight only portion of the base fare. Vouchers cannot be used towards bags, taxes, seats, onboard purchases, or vacation packages. Vouchers are nontransferable. You dont have to fly by the expiration date, just make a reservation before it expires. You can redeem vouchers online at spirit.com or by calling our ******************* at ************.
       
      Guest name: *******
      Voucher code: 46611217366200001
      Guest name: ****
      Voucher code: 46611221225200001
      Expiration date: March 17, 2023
       
      For information on how to redeem your voucher, click here.  
      If you have any additional questions or concerns, please let me know.

      Best,

      Dedrie
      Supervisor, Guest Relations"

       

      Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. 

      Best,

      Dedrie
      Supervisor, Guest Relations

      Customer Answer

      Date: 01/31/2023

       
      Complaint: 18242226

      I am rejecting this response because:  We were ontime to the flight.  The aircraft was still at the gate. The crew refused to call to the pilot or flight attendant as per normal workflow.  I begged and was dismissed.  You keep saying you have investigated and confirmed,  I still am yet to see this investigation details.  All you are doing is asking the very same people that lied to me and lied previously.  I am also confirming that we were on time within 15 minutes as per our ticket.  My word as a costumer who was discriminated against and treated horrible should be just as valuable  and believed.  Again,  no courtesy was shown to us the gate agents were rude and did not offer any help or putting us on any flight.  We had to ask the attendant at another gate for help. We were made to run around one of if not the largest most complex airports to find a ticket booth. AGAIN with a handicap and bleeding!!!!!! We had to beg to be put on the very next flight which was the next day. We were only offered another flight which made stops leaving the next day in the afternoon.  I would have had to pay another hotel night!! So, please donot disrespect me by using words such as courtesy as none was shown to me. We were being asked to pay 100 each to rebook a flight until I had a nervous breakdown and was in pain that a supervisor walked by and saw the commotion and heard about all that was done to us that she waived charges and booked us on a direct flight the next day.

      Sincerely,

      *******************************
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:10/18/2022

      Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      To Whom It May ******** On Saturday, October 15th, I booked two reservations to fly to ********* in December for my upcoming birthday celebration. During the process, I selected the baggage bundle that included both a checked bag option and, for an extra $5, a carryon bag option. I tried repeatedly to click on both options but the system only allowed me to select one. During this process, I contacted the Spirit ************* representative who told me that she could not see the option on her side. She suggested that since I am doing this online to refresh my computer because sometimes the system needs to update information. I tried this, but to no avail. Let me add that when I clicked on the carry-on option, it removed my checked baggage option while increasing the price that was more than the price for the checked bag. I again called ************* and this time they suggested that I complete the transaction and then they can add the carry-on option at the discounted price offered. I completed the transaction but when I went back to the representative, she had hung up. Of course, I was pretty frustrated at this point. The next time I contacted Spirit was through email on Monday, October 17th. The representative went back and forth with me, then stated that I should call the reservations number. When I requested a supervisor, I was told that the wait time would be another 15 to 20 minutes. As I am waiting, the complaint page disappears and it went back to the home page. Now I'm back to square one. I can't even get a copy of the transcript stating what had transpired. What is going on here? Therefore, I am requesting that I be allowed to purchase the carryon baggage option for both my sister and myself at the price option of $5 each way which should total an additional $20.00. Thanking you in advance for your assistance on this matter. *************************** **************

      Business Response

      Date: 10/31/2022

      Hi ******, 


      We have received your correspondence as submitted to the Better Business Bureau. We appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.


      I have reviewed the attachment you provided and it looks like you were only able to choose one (a checked bag or for $5.00 more, a carry-on) and not both. 


      As a courtesy, I have added a carry-on bag for both legs of your upcoming December flight. 

      Customer Answer

      Date: 11/03/2022

       
      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

      Sincerely,

      ***************************

      Customer Answer

      Date: 12/29/2022

       
      Complaint: 18240586

      My sister and I purchased tickets to travel to ********* on December 14, 2022 (rsvp. #KDEF4S). Unfortunately, we had a family emergency and had to cancel our trip. I contacted a Spirit rep on December 10 and was told that they needed a letter from my sister's doctor in order to get a full refund on my credit card, which I promptly provided. I was also given a customer support #***************}. Since that time, I have been unable to reach anyone regarding the status of my request. Please advise as I need to have my money refunded as soon as possible. Thank you. Sincerely, *************************** **************

      Sincerely,

      ***************************

      Business Response

      Date: 01/05/2023

      Hi ******, 


      Thank you so much for contacting Spirit Support. I'm terribly sorry for the delayed response. Rest assured we're working very diligently to resolve all of your concerns in the order in which they were received. 



      Im sorry to hear about the medical emergency that prevented you from boarding your original flight.


      I have gone ahead and issued your remaining reservation credit. This Reservation Credit (RC) can be used to book any future flight available in our system through the expiration date. Your credit is non-transferable and only the Guests linked to this reservation can redeem this credit. Once the credit expires, it cannot be reinstated.



      You can redeem the Reservation Credit online at www.spirit.com. After you select your desired travel dates, city pairs, flight times and contact information, scroll down to the button labeled "apply vouchers and credits". Enter your previous reservation number in the tab labeled "Reservation Credit". It will then apply the amount of the credit to your reservation. This process must be complete before entering your payment information.


      The information to your credit is below.


      Reservation Code: KDEF4S
      Amount: $289.96
      Expiration date: April 04, 2023



      Reservation Code: KDEF4S
      Amount: $484.40
      Expiration date: March 12, 2023


      You dont need to travel by the expiration date, you just need to book your travel by then. Dont forget to read the terms and conditions provided in the link:


      ******************************************************************************************************************************
       

      Customer Answer

      Date: 01/09/2023

       
      Complaint: 18240586

      I am rejecting this response because:

           My sister and I were unable to make our flights because of a medical emergency.  We submitted the doctor's ****** confirming the health issue which was submitted to Spirit in order to get my refund credited back to my account.  Right now, my sister is still under a doctor's care and will be for the next couple of months.  Spirit's response to me was to issue a credit for future travel with them.  Plus, they gave me a certain amount of time to book future travel with them before this credit will expire.  I am not in agreement with this and need my money issued back to me immediately.  Presently, I'm unemployed and need to be careful with my budget.  Why did they ask me to submit a doctor's ****** to get a full refund and then renege on their offer?  Please advise.  Thank you.


      Sincerely,

      ***************************

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:10/18/2022

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      07/18/2022 - $960.8 Confirmation code : pw927b 08/02/2022 -$1227.8 Confirmation code: Gwfeqb Both flights were called and cancelled with spirit airlines over the phone the same days of purchase i soon realized spirit airlines did not cancel the reservation months later because I was out of the country and my connections was poor I didn't think much of not receiving a cancellation confirmation wasn't till a few months later I'm find out I'm being charged again for these transactions as the provisional credits that was given were taken back and when I tried to to dispute the transactions between my bank I was told it was out of their hands and to speak with spirit airlines when I spoke to spirit airlines it was as if I was talking to a wall with the "supervisor" ******* said there was nothing she could do and that I would have to wait with no indications of what would happen after the dispute closed.

      Business Response

      Date: 10/31/2022

      Hi *****, 


      We have received your correspondence as submitted to the Better Business Bureau. We appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.


      All Spirit fares and optional services are purchased as non-refundable; however, a refund will be allowed if a reservation is canceled within 24 hours of initial booking, provided the reservation was made seven (7) days or more prior to the flights scheduled departure. 



      I have reviewed your reservation and I do see you called in on July 31st to cancel your reservation, however, when you were advised you would receive a credit and not a refund as your flight was not booked 7 days in advance, you hung up the call and no changes were made on your reservation. 



      I see you have disputed the charges on your reservation PW927B. Since a dispute has been filed, we are unable to make any changes as your bank has opened an investigation into these charges. Please allow your bank to complete its investigation. **** disputes take 30 business days to clear. 
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:10/18/2022

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I booked a flight using Travelocity.com on 9/16/2022 for x3 passengers. After, I received emails from the company offering to sell me bags & seat choices. Yesterday, I clicked the link from an email message & completed a transaction for x3 carry on bags (total of $177) at 2:37 PM CST. After completing that transaction, I decided to go ahead & purchase seat assignments as well. I had to select multiple seats for each passenger, since the flight had a layover. There were separate prices for each "leg" of the flight, which was very confusing as to 1. why I would be charged multiple times for a seat & 2. why the prices were different for the same seat; but ultimately I completed the transaction. When checking my bank transactions, I realized that I was charged $315 for the second transaction. It did not make sense to me why it was so much money when I had already purchased my bags. I contacted a Spirit representative named Neriza via Spirit's chat system today to verify how much the seats were for each leg of the trip & why it I was charged an additional $315. They advised me it was $21/seat for the first "leg" of the trip, plus $31 for the second "leg" (total $52/person x3 passengers = $156). They explained that $156 was for the seats & $159 was also charged for baggage. I explained that I had already purchased baggage for $177 during the 1st transaction. They said during the 2nd transaction I was charged an additional $53 x3 bags. I explained that I only needed x3 carry on bags & that there must have been an error. I asked for a refund of the $159. They said they would not refund me. I asked to speak to a supervisor, but they initially declined. Eventually, a supervisor named *** supposedly joined the chat. I explained & requested a refund, but was told they have "24 hours policy" & since I booked flight on 9/16/22 it was too late. I explained baggage purchase was <24 hours prior. That did not matter to ***. Case #CAS-707218-K4Z8M9.

      Business Response

      Date: 10/31/2022

      Hi ******, 


      We have received your correspondence as submitted to the Better Business Bureau. We appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.


      I have reviewed your reservation and I do see checked bags were added when you purchased seats. Although our optional services are non-refundable, as a courtesy, I have gone ahead and issued a refund in the amount of $159.00 back to your card ending in ****. Refunds are processed immediately on our end but may take 5-7 business days depending on your bank. 
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:10/18/2022

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I purchased flights on Spirit via a third party for a flight scheduled for April 17th. Unfortunately, I had to cancel the flights and trip due to my Father's passing on April 15th. I was provided a portion of the total spend as a credit $617.36. I had extended the credit on July 15th in hopes that there would be a future flight available to book and use the credit by Oct 15th, there was not. I spoke to Spirit rep ******* on Oct 15th and he said he would submit for another extension as he didn't see one in the system. I told him that I extended once in July and he didn't see it. I suggested I book a flight and cancel it to renew/extend the credit, ******* mentioned that I would pay penalties to cancel, etc. and he would submit the paper work to extend. It turns out that no more extensions can be granted and I lost the entire credit amount, $617.36. I'm extremely upset by what I was told by the **** ******* on Oct 15th and the biggest frustration is that the travel plans I was going to use the credit for, flights are even posted on the Spirit website out that far, into May 2023. So I could not even physically use the credit for upcoming travel plans due to no flights being posted/available for the week of May 14 - 20th. I communicated these May dates to multiple reps and they kept telling me to check back. At this point, I lost a $617 credit because there are no flights available to book. I understand policy but I should not have lost this credit because they did not have any flights to apply the credit against and was provided no others options to use my credit. Extremely frustrating. I was being told completely different messages from different reps. I want my credit restored so I can book a future flight.

      Business Response

      Date: 10/30/2022

      Hi *****, 


      We have received your correspondence as submitted to the Better Business Bureau. We appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.

      I have gone ahead and issued a final credit extension, please be advised if your credit does expire again we will no longer be able to reinstate it. 



      This Reservation Credit (RC) can be used to book any future flight available in our system through the expiration date. Your credit is non-transferable and only the Guests linked to this reservation can redeem this credit. Once the credit expires, it cannot be reinstated.


      You can redeem the Reservation Credit online at www.spirit.com. After you select your desired travel dates, city pairs, flight times and contact information, scroll down to the button labeled "apply vouchers and credits". Enter your previous reservation number in the tab labeled "Reservation Credit". It will then apply the amount of the credit to your reservation. This process must be complete before entering your payment information.


      The information to your credit is below.


      Reservation Code: ELKTRH
      Amount: $617.36
      Expiration date: January 26, 2023


      Dont forget to read the terms and conditions provided in the link:


      https://******************************************/hc/en-us/articles/202097966-How-do-I-find-and-redeem-my-reservation-credit-

      Customer Answer

      Date: 10/31/2022

       
      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

      Sincerely,

      ***********************
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:10/17/2022

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      On September 15, 2022, I flew out of Saint ************* to *********. When I tried to pick up my luggage, it wasnt there. I spoke to the Spirit baggage claim representative and they informed me the luggage was scanned and placed on the carousel. I waited around for at least an hour to see if the bag appeared. It did not. I came back the following day to see if they found it. They did not. The attendant emailed *********** to see if it was there with no response. I continued to follow up on the missing bag on their website. They asked me to upload receipts and that they would search their facilities. A month later, I did not hear a response and asked how long it would take them to resolve the matter. They told me Spirit is not responsible for damages or loss. Spirit needs to return my luggage or reimburse me for the items they lost. This is the claim number, LASNK27948649.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 10/17/2022

      Ive attached the original claim and list of items lost or stolen.

      Business Response

      Date: 10/30/2022

      Hi ******, 


      We have received your correspondence as submitted to the Better Business Bureau. We appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.


      I am sorry to hear that your bag was mishandled while in our care. I apologize for any inconvenience this incident may have caused.


      While I am unable to overturn the decisions made by our Central Baggage Team, I have issued a refund of your checked bag. 


      I have gone ahead and issued a refund in the amount of $48.00 back to your card ending in ****. Refunds are processed immediately on our end but may take 5-7 business days depending on your bank. 


      I have also issued a Future Travel Voucher you can use towards your next flight. 
      Future Travel Vouchers must be booked by the voucher's expiration date for travel on any flight dates available in the system. The amount covers the flight price of the base fare. Vouchers cannot be used towards bags, taxes, seats, onboard purchases, or vacation packages. Vouchers are nontransferable. You dont have to fly by the expiration date, just make a reservation before it expires. You can redeem vouchers online at spirit.com or by calling our ******************* at ************.


      Guest name: ***********;*******
      Voucher code: 45997481071100001

      Amount: $50.00
      Expiration date: January 26, 2023


      For information on how to redeem your voucher, click here. 
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:10/17/2022

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Flight Date: 09/27/2022 Flight Itinerary: ******* to *********/ Flight 707 I was onboard this flight when my bag that contained my food, passport, cell phone & charging station was taken from under my seat (presuming it was left after the previous flight, and AFTER the airplane had been cleaned). Without doing an onboard announcement, it was taken from the flight & left in *******. When I arrived in *********, my brother was trying to call me to see where I was, someone answered the call saying I had left it on the flight. I am a disabled, middle-aged female, traveling alone. My medical history, financial record, and family contacts are on my phone. Upon my daughter's arrival back in *******, she went to **************** & attempted to retrieve my phone, but they then couldn't locate it. Instead relating to her that I could buy a new phone & be reimbursed. I live on Social Security, I don't have the money to buy a NEW phone & replace all that has been TAKEN from me by this airline. The attendants were too busy talking among themselves & being on their own phones to pay attention to customers boarding the flight. This could've been avoided if they had been doing their job. It is also VERY unprofessional. What if my flight hadn't been met & I needed to call an UBER? It was also extremely dangerous for me to be without communication if I had had a medical emergency. The airline has been VERY cavalier about the whole incident like it is no big deal. The value of the items I lost is approximately $1200.00. I went to ********* to finish up the remainder of my aunt's estate. The previous day, September 26th, my ***************** died within 12 hours of each other. So I was already on an emotional rollercoaster, so to have this happen when the family is trying to get in contact with me just added to my distress. This is the MOST unprofessional airline I have EVER had the displeasure of flying.

      Business Response

      Date: 10/30/2022

      Hi Sema, 


      We have received your correspondence as submitted to the Better Business Bureau. We appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.


      I'm so sorry to hear what has happened. If you left your item onboard our aircraft or at a Spirit ticket counter or gate area, please click here for instructions and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).

      Customer Answer

      Date: 10/31/2022

       
      Complaint: 18233628

      I am rejecting this response because:

      I didn't LEAVE anything on their aircraft, ticket counter or gate area.  So your canned responses on the website don't apply.  Understand, my property WAS removed from airplane I was ABOARD.  If fact, my property was STOLEN.  How do I KNOW this?  Because my brother CALLED my phone, a Spirit Airline employee ANSWERED my phone, and then my PROPERTY was conveniently unable to be FOUND my the same airline.

      Sincerely,

      *************

      Business Response

      Date: 11/06/2022

      Hi Sema, 


      We appreciate your continued correspondence through the Better Business Bureau.


      Im so sorry for the trouble and frustration this incident has caused you.


      Unfortunately, given the circumstances, our policies do not permit us to issue compensation for lost and found items as Spirit Airlines assumes no responsibility or liability for items lost in the airport terminal or on board our aircraft.
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:10/17/2022

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      On 9/28/22 my family was scheduled to fly from *********** ******* to ************** **. This was the day hurricane *** was starting to impact **. ***** and ******* airports had already cancelled flights, but ************** was last to cancel. We were booked on Spirit flight 454, leaving *********** at 132pm, arriving in ************* at 410pm. There was an approximate 2 hr layover, then we were to fly Southwest to ***. We would have been stranded in **************, as they did cancel all flights for that day. We rebooked on Southwest, flying from *********** to **************, then to ***. Our travel agent requested a refund due to extenuating circumstances (the hurricane), but Spirit has adamantly refused. They issued us a credit, but this will expire on 12/27/2022. In this economy, a vacation was truly a luxury and we cannot afford to travel again this year. And frankly, we have no desire to ever fly Spirit again. We did contact their customer service, but we were told the ticket is non-refundable even despite the pending weather circumstances. **************** inquire #************. ******************** reservation #WMUFQX

      Business Response

      Date: 10/30/2022

      Hi *******, 


      We have received your correspondence as submitted to the Better Business Bureau. We appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.


      All Spirit fares and optional services are purchased as non-refundable; however, a refund will be allowed if a reservation is canceled within 24 hours of initial booking, provided the reservation was made seven (7) days or more prior to the flights scheduled departure. 


      Please note that refunds are always an option for flights that have had to be cancelled by Spirit. If a guest chooses not to travel for a flight that was still scheduled, we are only able to provide a Reservation Credit at this time.


      As your flight ***-*** operated as scheduled and *** was your final destination on Spirit, we are unable to honor your request for a refund. 


      Please be advised our reservation credits are only valid for 90 days. You dont need to travel by the expiration date, you just need to book your travel by then.


      If you are unable to use your credit prior to the expiation date, we will honor a one-time courtesy extension. Please reach back out to us no later than June 2023 for your extension. 

      Customer Answer

      Date: 10/31/2022

       
      Complaint: 18232780

      I am rejecting this response because:

      The response doesnt address the fact that the airline was willing to fly customers into an area about to be hit by a hurricane, knowing they would be stranded there for an unknown timeframe. Its very sad an airline refuses to acknowledge the potential danger they would be putting their customers in. There should be exceptions to policies, in extenuating circumstances such as these. 

      Sincerely,

      *********************

      Business Response

      Date: 11/03/2022

      Hi *******

      We appreciate your continued correspondence through the Better Business Bureau.

      As I have fully researched your concerns, and reviewed our Contract of Carriage,I'm afraid I'm unable to alter the position provided. 

      Customer Answer

      Date: 11/03/2022

       
      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
      I will accept their credit extension through June 2023. 

      Sincerely,

      *********************
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:10/16/2022

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      My flight NK417 on 10/16/2022, ***-*** departing at 6:10am was delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight NK1522 to ****** ***. After rescheduling with a Spirit gate attendant we are now arriving at our vacation destination on ***-*** Flight NK543, 5-1/2 hours after our original arrival time.This has caused us to have to rearrange ground transportation in ******. In addition, we are missing out on a day of our anniversary vacation at the all inclusive resort which we have paid for and are instead waiting in an uncomfortable airport.I would like financial compensation.Spirit Confirmation No: JGNYNZ

      Business Response

      Date: 10/30/2022

      Hi *******, 


      We have received your correspondence as submitted to the Better Business Bureau. We appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.


      Please accept our apologies regarding your flight delay. Our records show that your flight was delayed due to a maintenance-related issue. We do all that we can to prevent delays, but at times they're unavoidable as the safety of our guests and crew comes first.


      We understand your travel plans were disrupted. While I am unbale to reimburse for your pre-paid expenses, our station has issued each of you Future Travel Vouchers (FTV). You should have received an e-mail containing this information but, just in case you didn't, I've provided it again below. 



      Future Travel Vouchers must be booked by the voucher's expiration date for travel on any flight dates available in the system. The amount covers the flight price of the base fare. Vouchers cannot be used towards bags, taxes, seats, onboard purchases, or vacation packages. Vouchers are nontransferable. You dont have to fly by the expiration date, just make a reservation before it expires. You can redeem vouchers online at spirit.com or by calling our ******************* at ************.



      Guest name: ************;******
      Voucher code: 45797314810300071

      Voucher code: 45797307560500071

      Amount: $50.00 each
      Expiration date: January 12, 2023


      Guest name: ************;******
      Voucher code: 45797313635700072

      Voucher code: 45797301207200072
      Amount: $50.00 each
      Expiration date: January 12, 2023



      For information on how to redeem your voucher, click here.

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