This page goes deeper on one part of the policy. The full record is at Spirit Airlines Baggage Rules.
There is no current Spirit checked baggage size limit. Spirit Airlines does not operate any flights anymore. It shut down on May 2, 2026.
The old 62 inch linear size and 50 lb weight cap defined Spirit checked baggage size for years. Both figures were retired the same day the airline stopped flying. Any Spirit checked baggage size chart still circulating online describes a service that no longer exists.
Where to check checked baggage size instead
Nobody is weighing a bag at a Spirit counter. There is no Spirit counter left. Travelers who used to fly Spirit for a low fare and a checked bag now have closer comparisons.
Check Frontier’s checked baggage rules for its current allowance. Look at Allegiant’s baggage fees for size and price by fare. Avelo is a third option, and all three still fly and still publish live figures.
None of them inherited Spirit’s exact numbers. Each carrier sets its own linear size and weight cap. A bag packed to the old Spirit checked baggage size limit is not guaranteed to clear a different counter, so check the weight limit guide for whichever airline you actually book.
Refunds for an unused Spirit ticket
A credit card chargeback is usually the fastest route for an unused Spirit ticket. Card issuers can typically reverse a charge for a flight that never operated. The Department of Transportation’s refund guidance explains when an airline shutdown entitles a passenger to a refund.
Debit card and cash purchases have fewer protections than credit cards. A DOT complaint is the more realistic path for those. The same DOT page covers how to file one.
For the fee comparison across carriers, the site’s baggage fees overview and checked baggage fees guide stay current as carriers change their pricing. The baggage cost tool can price a bag on Frontier or Allegiant before you book.
The bottom line
Spirit checked baggage size is not a live policy. Spirit stopped flying on May 2, 2026. Compare current checked bag rules on Frontier or Allegiant instead, and pursue an unused Spirit ticket through a credit card chargeback or the DOT refund process.
Common questions
Does Spirit Airlines still have a checked baggage size limit?
No. Spirit stopped flying on May 2, 2026, and no current checked baggage size or fee exists.
What happened to Spirit's old 62 inch checked bag limit?
It was retired when Spirit shut down. Any chart still showing it describes a service that no longer runs.
Which airline should I check instead of Spirit for checked baggage size?
Frontier, Allegiant or Avelo, since each still flies and publishes its own current allowance.
Can I get a refund for an unused Spirit ticket?
A credit card chargeback is usually fastest. The DOT refund page explains the process for airline shutdowns.
Did Southwest and Spirit have the same baggage rules?
No. Southwest ended its two free checked bags in 2025, a separate change from Spirit’s shutdown.
Is the Spirit baggage fee chart still accurate?
No. Spirit is not selling tickets or charging bag fees anymore.
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