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IS SPIRIT REALLY AMERICA’S WORST AIRLINE? Economy vs Big Front Seat Showdown

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We headed to the U.S. for our latest comparison flight and flew with Spirit Airlines in its "Big Front Seat" and regular economy service. Stella, a credit cards writer for TPG in New York, got the premium spot upfront, while Nicky slummed it in a random economy seat. We flew from Newark to Myrtle Beach on a Spirit Airlines Airbus A320.
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@KEE_Wii 3 года назад

Spirit gets a bad wrap and we joke about them but my sons first flight he was pretty terrified and they were incredibly understanding and helpful. It honestly just seems like the corporate side of the business could learn a lot from their crew members.

@JustSitAndLaugh 3 года назад

EasyJet staff has always been very nice tbh. Air France though: bloody arseholes. And EasyJet is much quicker too.

@707bayareamaa 3 года назад

Google “airlines that have never had a crash “ spirit is amongst the top ten in the us who have never had any fatal accidents since opening , im just saying , I think people just like to give them a bad rep so they like to make jokes about them but they are definitely safer than other airlines people take

@kevinray1382 3 года назад

I love how Stella befriended her seat mate

@TheMilesMogul1 3 года назад

😊

@astre7904 3 года назад

what a legend

@royalhobowarrobots5317 3 года назад

The dude seemed real nice to

@neow6289 3 года назад

Yup, the dude seemed wholesome I'd be friends with him

@intamin.enthusiast 3 года назад

Lol. I could never do that. I avoid as much social interaction

@ThePointsGuyDepartures 3 года назад

We've missed doing these seat comparisons so much! Which airline do you want to see us fly with next?

@HenryYang-2623 3 года назад

Qantas would be a nice airline to try.

@MADEBYDEEPA 3 года назад

Eva Air?

@ameershaikh7905 3 года назад

Ryanair

@LoicGottwalles 3 года назад

Air France

@astre7904 3 года назад

Delta

@SDRob01 3 года назад

Spirit has definitely put a lot of effort into stepping up their service. They have some of the best on time performance and lowest lost bags of all airlines. Spirit crews are always friendly and fun.

@vizzini2510 Год назад

@Rob Johnson Actually, Spirit has a very poor on-time record of just 71.2%. They lag behind Hawiian, Delta, Alaska, American, United, and Southwest (i.e., everybody). They do perform fairly well on lost baggage, but I think that is largely due to the fact that few Spirit passengers have connecting flights, and that is where most bags are misdirected.

@hanj31 Год назад

I almost flew them from las vegas to burbank in the big front seat. I should have flown them over AA economy to lax

@PokhrajRoy. 3 года назад

The Video is basically ‘Nicky goes the Jean Way’.

@PokhrajRoy. 3 года назад

Famous Last Words: “It can’t be worse than Ryanair. Can it?”

@abmindprof 3 года назад

They should have a showdown, but include Vueling, EasyJet, Spirit, and a few others.

@mysticoverlord7531 3 года назад

To be fair, for the price, Ryanair is not that bad

@gabrielboisvert7306 3 года назад

@@mysticoverlord7531 The problem is that Sprit provides Ryanair service for $20 under American Airlines prices.

@ethansaviation2672 3 года назад

@@abmindprof Easyjet is fine.

@Ryguy00707 3 года назад

@@mysticoverlord7531 hey don’t be putting disrespect on my name

@noahh90 3 года назад

While I’m sad Jean isn’t here, I’m glad Nicky is in economy. He deserves it after Rosewood.

@semperjr 3 года назад

Been flying Spirit for a few years now and have no issues whatsoever. Would I pay $400 extra just for one free carry-on, seatback entertainment, charging outlet, and snacks? I don't think so. I love the value proposition that I pay for what I want....not what I may or may not use. Excellent safety record, newer planes, and the third-best on-time record in the US. They have definitely gotten a bad wrap. Just don't ever miss your flight and you will be good.

@raazy0155 3 года назад

Who else can't wait to fly again

@3catfirephotography374 3 года назад

For me 3 more days

@That_Millenial_Guy 3 года назад

20 days until my first flight in 16 months!

@raazy0155 3 года назад

@@3catfirephotography374 nice where you going

@That_Millenial_Guy 3 года назад

@@raazy0155 quick trip up to Philly (I'm in Virginia) this month. Next month I'm going to the west coast.

@raazy0155 3 года назад

@@That_Millenial_Guy nice

@philm0graphy 3 года назад

They're back

@jmlinden7 2 года назад

Spirit's actual flights are ok, their biggest problem is that if a flight gets delayed or cancelled, they won't give you great alternate options to get to your destination on time.

@haidaraziz2263 Год назад

I love spirit flight attendants, very sweet and chill in my experience.

@janetbutts7132 2 года назад

I'm trying the big front seat next month! I was able to nab a direct flight, carry on and do a big front seat $150 cheaper than Delta, my preferred carrier. And I don't have to connect like I did on Delta. So it was a no brainer for me. Thanks for the great review.

@Gbow17 3 года назад

Great job! The trick with Spirit is just know you are paying to get there. You can pay for the "experience" if you want like you guys pointed out. Truth be told they pay their crews the same (including pilots) , have a spotless safety record and keep their planes very clean.

@mamasann7636 3 года назад

I like Sprit. Mostly because they have direct flights to most cities and I despise layovers. I buy the big seats and purchase my snacks and drinks from the store. My most recent flights had WiFi for $3 or $4.

@drippy_vibez9986 3 года назад

I'm glad you guys are doing aviation flying videos again, but I want to see more international flight reviews, please.

@tridev8 3 года назад

Bob is so wholesome

@roxanataleb7191 3 года назад

Thank you for your impartial honest review, we the crewmembers appreciate it. ✌🙂 C

@Karina-rk5cp 3 года назад

Flew Spirit plenty of time since it’s the cheapest option out of my hub. I would say as long as you’re not picky about flying, it shouldn’t be a concern. We bought that personal bag from Walmart and use it since for travel. No problem at all.

@brightwin2269 2 года назад

Ireneee

@Karina-rk5cp 2 года назад

@@brightwin2269 OH HIII BAEKHYUN-SSI😂😂

@kobyschechter8163 9 месяцев назад

I've flown with Spirit from LGA to FLL a couple times. It's really not as bad of an airline as many people say it is. You just need to understand what you pay and don't pay for. They got me to FLL exactly on time this past June (2023). My round trip cost me just north of $200. On other airlines it would've been at least $300. Spirit is also upgrading their fleet big time right now with the A320neo and A321neo. They're getting multiple new aircraft every month, probably five or six every month. More aircraft means more flexibility.

@samuelperezgarcia 3 года назад

My only Spirit experience was so uncomfortable that I swore never to fly with them again. Still not planning to, but if they are stepping up their game, good for them!

@michaelsuzio4268 Год назад

Spirit is pretty good Frontier was scary

@PokhrajRoy. 3 года назад

Nicky saying “Pathetic.” ICONIC.

@kellandbailey2970 2 года назад

I so appreciate you guys reviewing the low cost guys, I regularly fly from BWI to DEN and back and will almost elect to fly Frontier not because they're the cheapest (they and Spirit almost always are) but because they're almost always a non-stop flight. Look, the seats aren't as comfortable but you're in it for half the time and you don't have to connect. Add that all in to the fact that at it's cheapest, I flew ROUNDTRIP from BWI-DEN for $38. All in all great review, thanks for shedding light on how these things really work. 👍👍👍

@brendanlawrence3624 3 года назад

Personally, I've flown Spirit several times. They are just like any other airline honestly. The literal only difference was that the seats were slightly more cramped than the main airlines. But literally everything else is just average. Well, of course the nickel and dime aspect. But hey, that's a budget airline for ya!

@vannareyne6336 3 года назад

I don’t really get why they’re considered “nickel and dime”, like the other airlines also charge for those amenities. They just don’t allow it to be an option.

@brendanlawrence3624 3 года назад

@@vannareyne6336 very true. It’s just all built in the price of a ticket on other airlines. In some ways, that makes budget airlines better if you think about it. If someone didn’t care about picking a seat or had no bags to check, they wouldn’t have to pay for all that.

@MisterLevius 3 года назад

Well done! I still think you had a bit of luck being on a good flight, but the video definitely opened my eyes to what a Spirit experience could look like. Thank you!

@PokhrajRoy. 3 года назад

I’m not going on a Spirit Airlines Flight for a gourmet meal. But then again, who is?

@astre7904 3 года назад

Always a treat when TPG UK uploads!

@TheElkingmedo1 3 года назад

Just found this channel today and i am obsessed watching all the videos

@risley.ogembo 3 года назад

my days always get better when the points guys upload.

@ThePointsGuyDepartures 3 года назад

😍

@jessicawesley8846 2 года назад

Hey! Great video! Spirit is working on Wifi and should be on every plane very soon. Also, keep in mind, when it comes to inflight entertainment and power/charging stations, if they go out, break, or tech upgrades (think Bluetooth headphones vs plugin headphones), they would constantly have to maintain that. That maintenance would have to be reflected in your ticket price. You have inflight entertainment in your hand and most people keep portable charging devices. lol Great, positive video! you have a subscriber!😉

@Prodigious1One Год назад

Very good points! Our personal devices offer great entertainment.

@-unknown7472 3 года назад

7:08: Pro tip

@Ichsukatanuka 3 года назад

Yes, yes it is. But fun video, also get Stella on more, she was great!

@ramonrobinson2664 2 года назад

Spirit contracted with Disney to help with their customer experience a couple of years ago. Their new planes have a more comfortable seat than the older ones. I will always try to upgrade to the first rows because, even with the upcharge, they are still less expensive than the majors. They do not hide anything regarding their extra charges. Remember, do everything on line and you will not be stuck with the expensive airport charges.

@baronvonlimbourgh1716 3 года назад

We need those front seats in europe as well. The only thing missing in european air travel.

@Syunnnnnnn 3 года назад

Love how you can hear babies crying every single time you are talking. true budget airline experience

@chrissyg3160 3 года назад

Ahh yes... opposed to the premium airlines who only provide non crying babies 🙄🙄... seriously... you can't judge a airline by this

@Syunnnnnnn 3 года назад

@@chrissyg3160 but usually people with kids would go cheaper to save money whereas premium airlines are used by older, wealthier people or business people. That's the point i am trying to make......

@NozomuYume 3 года назад

@@chrissyg3160 But they missed out on the true Spirit experience -- fistfights.

@samuelperezgarcia 3 года назад

I don't consider Emirates a "budget" airline, and yet I had to endure a crying child on a 14 hour flight from New York to Dubai. That can happen anywhere, really. (Though it seems to happen more often on cheaper airlines).

@chrissyg3160 3 года назад

@Ludwig van Beethoven better late than never

@RalphHammett 3 года назад

I love your videos so much! Do you have any tips to grow a RU-vid channel? By the way, great video! Also these vids makes me want to go on an aeroplane again soon! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@kmpaton 3 года назад

The number of people that now use TSA Precheck doesn't help the queue times that much anymore. I use it to not have to take off my shoes/belt and laptop. I also have CLEAR, but that's a mixed bag as well.

@beastlyrex2947 3 года назад

I’m a simple man. I see a Points Guy UK video, I watch it entirely!

@drrob001 3 года назад

You guys really helped me to fly Spirit Airlines. I was a bit leery but east coast flying it seems fine. Thanks

@PokhrajRoy. 3 года назад

What? Are you trying to tell me that Nicky doesn’t get complementary champagne on a flight as usual? Gutted.

@HenryYang-2623 3 года назад

Wow that change the looks of Spirit Airline.

@TheKurtsPlaceChannel 3 года назад

Very entertaining and fun to watch. I flew Spirit and found it to be ok. It got me form point A to point B safely. Thanks for posting this.

@Hispandinavian 2 года назад

Everytime I flew Spirit, I always booked the big front seat. It was worth the extra $55.

@1974missy Год назад

Leaving for NOLA 🎃🏴‍☠️Halloween and Raider game 👍This airline was only one to offer direct LAX flight to NOLA. Thank you for video. I upgraded to big seats 💺 and glad I did 👍

@sarahgarcia1674 2 года назад

The two experiences that you shared were great only because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Typically, the fligjts are at capacity and it's like being in a cattle drive. Their flight attendants are usually really friendly & professional.

@shaderthejavanese702 3 года назад

When are you going to make a flight comparison of ALL CLASSES like you used to be!?

@brightwin2269 2 года назад

Maybe they dont have the budget yet

@HYouTube107 6 месяцев назад

For the price of a spirit flight with all those baggage fees YOU COULD GET A PROPER NICE ECONOMY FLIGHT ON A FULL SERVICE AIRLINE So keep that in mind when flying with spirit

@MBoss-ro6qd 3 года назад

People pay $50 for a ticket & then complain about paying $3 for a bottle of water. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

@everybodyclapyourhands4742 3 года назад

3 dollar waters at planet fitness too

@bailodescalza 2 года назад

I think the experience with Spirit, may depend on the departure-arrival destination. My experience with Spirit was bad because of the crew members. Inflight crew members looked pissed, tired, indifferent or who knows what was going on with them. The safety speech wasn't clear, full of mumbling. Upon arrival literally the ground crew asked all of us to move out quickly. I had a deaf couple on my side and I had to explain in my little known sign language what was happening! I completed their survey telling about that experience. I'm glad you guys had a wonderful experience. Maybe u guys reporting it with cameras on hand made that happen, but who knows 🤷🏻‍♀️

@tobiasmcclure1414 3 года назад

Okay , interesting choice for an American airline review. I have never flown Spirit, but in my opinion it does not represent American aviation. I would recommend reviewing Delta a350 in Delta One, Premium Select ,and Main cabin . As a big fan of delta one and I’m curious to see what you think.

@wheelfan100 3 года назад

Delta is crappy nowadays no hot food

@kaushikghosh257 3 года назад

Also a new subscriber here! Keep the content comming!

@-unknown7472 3 года назад

6:24 😐

@nickyjkelvin 3 года назад

😐😐😐😐😐😐

@srowley85 3 года назад

Spirit and Allegiant are the only US carriers I haven’t yet flown on. After watching Spirit go through massive numbers of daily cancellations this past week, I find myself wondering if I’ll ever be brave enough to give them a try. The issue I see is not the cancellations themselves but what happens to passengers who have to deal with cancellations. It is nice to see that they can do a good job of making a flight pleasant. Flying out of Newark can be trying, to say the least, and it looks like Spirit made it more pleasant than it often is.

@christianheld9720 3 года назад

I assume Nicky ain't 6'3. As a tall guy I guess it'd be terrible. Can you include your height for those reviews? What works for you might be too small for taller people

@That_Millenial_Guy 3 года назад

Can Bob join the TPG team?

@lovatojonasfan1 Год назад

I flew Spirit for the first time several months ago. I was in economy and had a surprisingly large amount of legroom, way more than Frontier.

@HELLOOOOOOO00 3 года назад

I don't understand why people hate spirit. They are a great airline. There are much worse like Ryan air, or frontier. Spirit is pretty ok.

@rac2327 2 года назад

why? we were on with them for an hour and 15 minutes on their customer service, just to get disconnected. Then the flight was delayed consecutively two days ago with zero announcements whatsoever. Randomly assigned to second to the last row.

@daledonaldson3672 Год назад

@@rac2327if you want a specific seat, pay for it. It’s not that complicated. The website asks you no less than 3 times about bags and seats. Waaaaah

@warrendog32 3 года назад

Love Stella. Great screen presence. Xx

@makeupbyashleyd4196 3 года назад

Bob was the star of the video

@capez4558 3 года назад

As somone who is 6,5 with very long legs I always struggle on planes becuase of the leg room but I love flying on planes

@ILoveQazaqstan 3 года назад

Economy+ and Premium Economy: allow us to introduce ourselves

@ArtificialPerson 3 года назад

Shout out to the miserable mom and the unfriendly guy sitting next to Nicky🤣 That made me laugh so hard 🤭

@adamcutinha125 3 года назад

I always wait for these videos. Love them 🤩😍

@vizzini2510 Год назад

I have never flown Spirit, but this is the only positive review I have ever seen.

@daledonaldson3672 Год назад

There’s more. Look harder.

@GregCurtin45 3 года назад

It's good to have you back and know you are safe. Trains, hotels, planes, whatever... just keep doing what you do.

@sjacko1066 2 года назад

Wow, you are absolutely captivating Stella! Thanks for another great video guys

@Melanie-ww4yk Год назад

If he was doing the cheap, economy way, he should have check-in online in advance (and used the app to download his ticket/printed it at home) and saved the printing fee. Also, should have brought snacks on the plane to avoid paying for food on the plane and brought a water bottle to fill up in the terminal to avoid paying for the water on the plane. I feel like he could have made it cheaper if he tried, but it’s good that he had a good experience overall. Literally my only fear is about the safety standards with Spirit vs major airlines like Delta, AA, JetBlue, etc. do their pilots and FAs get the same safety training and have to have the same grades to pass/get the job? Are they as good at plane maintenance and upkeep as the other airlines? Will they know what to do if something happens?

@Jcjdnfjw 3 года назад

I have a ryanair flight in like 2 weeks flying from madrid to dublin

@karlabaudelia5474 3 года назад

So happy you guys are back with videos 😁

@alexwilson2650 3 года назад

Where is jean🤔

@bradcolby3624 Год назад

A lot of experienced retired crew from other airlines work for Spirit. Nice people

@yiotapanousi9444 3 года назад

Can you please do air Canada 777 all classes so I know if I should fly air Canada

@a.arnaavv 3 года назад

Point Guys are back 😀

@ThePointsGuyDepartures 3 года назад

We sure are!

@PokhrajRoy. 3 года назад

Glad to see Nicky wearing a mask not only for safety reasons but also it draws more attention to his eyes 😂

@kaushikghosh257 3 года назад

Nice one, can you next time not skip the takeoff especially please? It would be nice for me to hear the plane engines fire up for takeoff. Amazing vedio though!

@andyjackson4766 2 года назад

Man I love your reviews keep them coming!

@lorijohnston4311 3 года назад

I have only flown Spirit on a roundtrip but one way in the big front seat and one way in the exit row. An hour flight and zero issues. Absolutely worthwhile for the low cost carrier ticket price. Were I traveling across the country, I would definitely spring for the big front seat.

@whatweather 3 года назад

I don’t understand why Spirit and Frontier don’t offer wifi, it’s an add on I’d always opt for. Looks like things are a bit more normal in the cabin, can’t wait for my DEN-FLL flight soon.

@vannareyne6336 3 года назад

For me tickets are literally 1/3rd to 1/2 the costs of other airlines for similar flights. I’d honestly rather download two movies ahead of time, than have WiFi and higher costs. That’s kinda the whole thing with Spirit. The most basic costs, anything else is either unavailable or you purchase additionally.

@jameslucero9547 2 года назад

I really enjoyed my experience on Spirit from Las Vegas to Houston the crew was great. It's a little spendy for food and drink. I ran up a 70 dollar tab for my sister and I for 2 cocktails and cheese and crackers trays. We were hungry and did not eat or bring lunch. The lady across from us brought herself a nice Caesar salad I told her she came prepared. I do advise eating before you go.

@daledonaldson3672 Год назад

2 double cocktails are $20 each. The cheese tray is $8.50. How does that total $70?

@parsaydin 3 года назад

Next time your flying spirits, you have to try the cafe tray ITS SO GOOD. If you don't like that try the cheese tray. Both of them are really good, and they're the top foods on spirit. I tried it, and I was really surprised for just a Domestic flight

@yokennedy3610 2 года назад

We call the planes with those kind of cheap seats, "Lawn Chair Airlines". Haha

@licia9880 3 года назад

Best YT ever

@silverfox5554 3 года назад

Great to see you guys back superb video Nicky looking good having lost some weight (must be a lack of business/first class in flight meals)😀 looking forward to some more when will Jean make an appearance?.👍👍👍👍

@travelsouvenirs6027 3 года назад

Very unbiased sharing👍

@gamma_dablam 3 года назад

Dasani water lmao 😭🤣 Big Front is a good upgrade though

@DesiresMedia 2 года назад

Dasani is $5 a pack stfu

@BananaWaffle 3 года назад

They're backkkk!

@737arrowjet 2 года назад

A good honest review! I’ve have excellent flights in their big front seats!

@michaelscriver5395 3 года назад

Hell yeah been waiting for this

@oliviacalderone1119 3 года назад

Watching this and reminiscing about the days of traveling. But there's light at the end of the tunnel and I'll be flying in August!

@KeithApp 2 года назад

That honestly doesn't seem to bad. I've had much worse flight experiences in BA and American Airlines (even in business class).

@2365police 3 года назад

Welcome back The Points Guys! We missed these vlogs...

@atharvachokhani93 3 года назад

people in india be like “ nicky economy spirit is bassicly our domestic travel

@tridev8 3 года назад

But we get a whole ass biriyani that slaps tho. FOR FREE

@emiratesaviation33 3 года назад

@@tridev8 that's on full service airlines like vistara and air India. Since spirit is a ullcc carrier, we should compare it with indigo. They both have similar service but indigo doesn't have the big seats. However, it does have proper tray tables.

@antao781 3 года назад

@@emiratesaviation33 Indigo has a better food choice too.

@emiratesaviation33 3 года назад

@@antao781 the reason for having better tray tables 😂

@badapple824 3 года назад

@@emiratesaviation33 😂.

@stephaniepatterson6216 3 года назад

Bob was precious lol

@adrianagomez852 3 года назад

You have to fly with Aéreoméxico

@hilamadventures4060 3 года назад

No folks the bad rap is earned. notified 3hrs prior flight to FLL was cancelled. Went to the airport anyway to figure out reschedule. while in line met another flyer who said the flight yesterday was cancelled as well they are trying to rebook for the next day...decided to rebook a flight leaving from Atlanta instead of risking another cancellation....drove to ATL stayed at a nearby hotel rescheduled all my arrival bookings.. next day things went well upon arrival went to get my rental car the clerk asked which airline, I told her Spirit she smiled then said, I just wanted u to say it because it's the only airline our customers have trouble with.

@Amtran727 3 года назад

Great video! The one thing I don't understand is why do they have the mini tray tables? Wy not the standard size ones? Unless your in the big front seat, you have nothing to rest your laptop on.

@HelenOlivas 2 года назад

I had a red-eye flight with Spirit last month, that was delayed, and some of the attendants kept talking loudly during the whole flight next to the back seats. Nobody could sleep. One of my worse flights ever, a horrible experience overall.

@rilo5270 2 года назад

Why did you fly spirit at night

@GabrielPatroi 3 года назад

besides the small tray, it's not worse than Ryanair. The lack of seat pocket is very annoying. The cabin bag dimensions are bigger for Spirit. Although everyone abuses that rule and nobody bats an eye.

@anelia2132 3 года назад

you guys are the best!!! love your videos.

@ericnova512 Год назад

I think for Stella flying with "The Point Guys," sweater and camera on hand kinda blows her cover. She should have gone incognito just like Nikky and Liam do on their multiple flights.