Free Spirit

The frequent flyer program of Spirit Airlines.

Free Spirit is a straightforward earn-and-burn program with status earned via spend on Spirit and the co-branded credit card.

Operating airline: Spirit Airlines
IATA code: NK
Alliance: Not a member of a global alliance
Status unit: Status Qualifying Points
Status tiers: Member · Silver · Gold · Platinum

How to earn miles

You can earn Free Spirit miles by flying on Spirit Airlines, by flying on alliance partners (where applicable), and by spending on the airline's co-branded credit cards. Many programs also let you transfer points in from flexible bank programs like Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou, Capital One miles, or Bilt Rewards.

How to redeem miles

The most rewarding redemptions are usually international premium cabins booked on Spirit Airlines or its partners. Always compare the program's award rate against partner programs—sometimes a transferable-points program offers the same flight at half the cost.