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CAROLW · August 9, 2008, 09:25 AM

Was thinking of joining the Spirit Air $9 club. Can you really get lower fares with it? If so, what are some examples? We live close to the Atlantic City airport.

Transit · August 9, 2008, 09:46 AM

I am. I use them simply because their CHEAP.They can fold at anytime and their sevice from Fort lauderdale is terrible althought their other hubs have been good. Don't expect any kind of customer sevice. The 9 dollar airfares can be deceiving because they add taxes,web fee,seat selection and baggagge fee. These charges can add up to about the same as a regular carriers fees. I did save a ton of money on a recent trip to NY airfare for 3 was 140 rt. We took carryons and let them select seats so there were no extra charges. Use them for cheap air but use them causiously.

ttt · August 9, 2008, 10:07 AM

My last trip between atlantic city and myrtle beach cost under $20. round trip including all taxes. If you go on their sale schedules, you can go cheap. Many of the sales are available to everyone, but I've saved so much, I joined.

Talent312 · August 9, 2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CAROLW

Was thinking of joining the Spirit Air $9 club. Can you really get lower fares with it? If so, what are some examples? We live close to the Atlantic City airport.

Their prices may be significantly lower than other carriers (even adding on fees+taxes), but other carriers often offer better schedules and certainly better CS, if something goes wrong. Its nice to know, particularly in foreign countries, that someone at the airline will respond to your call. This Spring, I could have flown to Cancun fairly cheaply on Spirit, but I chose to pay ~$80 more, R/T, for non-stop flights on Delta. I figured that, having a modicum of CS and not having to stop in Ft. Lauderdale, made it worth the difference.

Judy · August 20, 2008, 12:12 PM

You can sign up for Spirit Airlines email specials. http://www.spiritair.com/EMailNotifySignup.aspx
Then you can see whether there are any fares/flights you want, before you pay to join the $9 Fare Club. Lately I've noticed a disclaimer on some of their sales to the effect that the Fare Club fares "sell out fast". That makes me think that the lowest fares are now capacity controlled and might be difficult to book.

Flo · August 20, 2008, 02:02 PM

Judy, You are so right. It's been horrible lately trying to get their really cheap flights-none of them show up when you put in the dates they advertise. We are usually flexible and try them all without any luck.

August 9, 2008, 09:25 AM	#1
CAROLW TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: May 2, 08 Location: Barnegat,New Jersey Posts: 144 Resorts: Marriott Surf Club-Aruba-Gold Marriott Surf Watch-Hilton Head-Platinum	Anyone belong to Spirit Air $9 Club Was thinking of joining the Spirit Air $9 club. Can you really get lower fares with it? If so, what are some examples? We live close to the Atlantic City airport.

August 9, 2008, 09:46 AM	#2
Transit TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Sep 18, 06 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,578	I am. I use them simply because their CHEAP.They can fold at anytime and their sevice from Fort lauderdale is terrible althought their other hubs have been good. Don't expect any kind of customer sevice. The 9 dollar airfares can be deceiving because they add taxes,web fee,seat selection and baggagge fee. These charges can add up to about the same as a regular carriers fees. I did save a ton of money on a recent trip to NY airfare for 3 was 140 rt. We took carryons and let them select seats so there were no extra charges. Use them for cheap air but use them causiously. __________________ FRANK

August 20, 2008, 12:12 PM	#5
Judy TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 10, 05 Location: Melbourne Beach FL; Steamboat Springs CO Posts: 1,804 Resorts: Celebrity Resort World of Orlando; Hatteras High;Worldmark; Buddy Dive (Lions Dive Bonaire)	You can sign up for Spirit Airlines email specials. http://www.spiritair.com/EMailNotifySignup.aspx Then you can see whether there are any fares/flights you want, before you pay to join the $9 Fare Club. Lately I've noticed a disclaimer on some of their sales to the effect that the Fare Club fares "sell out fast". That makes me think that the lowest fares are now capacity controlled and might be difficult to book. __________________ See my timeshare photoshows

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August 9, 2008, 10:07 AM	#3
ttt TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Cross, SC Posts: 309 Resorts: Fairfield Westwinds, LaSamanna, Marathon Key Beach Club, Landings @ 7 Coves, Shawnee	My last trip between atlantic city and myrtle beach cost under $20. round trip including all taxes. If you go on their sale schedules, you can go cheap. Many of the sales are available to everyone, but I've saved so much, I joined.

August 20, 2008, 02:02 PM	#6
Flo TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: N.C. Coast Posts: 196	Judy, You are so right. It's been horrible lately trying to get their really cheap flights-none of them show up when you put in the dates they advertise. We are usually flexible and try them all without any luck.