Spirit Airlines operates the Airbus A320neo with a mixed cabin configuration featuring business and economy seating. This guide helps you navigate the aircraft's layout and find the best seats for your journey.
The A320neo features 8 business class seats in a 2-2 layout with 36" pitch and 18.5" width, followed by standard economy in a 3-3 configuration. Seats 1A and 1F offer the best experience with extra legroom and forward positioning. Avoid seats near lavatories and galleys for a quieter experience.
Spirit Airlines offers 8 business class seats on the A320neo configured in a 2-2 layout across rows 1-4. Each seat provides 36 inches of pitch and 18.5 inches of width, offering moderate comfort for premium passengers. The cabin lacks a privacy door, so expect a more open business class experience compared to legacy carriers. Seats are forward-positioned, providing quick cabin access and priority service.
The economy cabin follows a standard 3-3 seating configuration utilizing the remaining fuselage space. Passengers should note that specific pitch and width measurements vary by row and position. Economy seats provide adequate space for short to medium-haul flights typical of Spirit's route network. Aisle seats offer easier access to facilities, while window seats provide a view and privacy.
Seat | Cabin | Why |
|---|---|---|
1A | Business | First row position with maximum legroom and priority exit access |
1F | Business | First row position with maximum legroom and priority exit access |
Seat | Cabin | Why |
|---|---|---|
Last row economy | Economy | Limited recline and proximity to lavatories with increased foot traffic and odors |
Seats near galley | Economy | Increased noise and crew activity disruptions throughout flight |
Spirit's A320neo seat selection fees start at $5 - $15 for standard economy seats, $15 - $25 for front-cabin economy (rows 9 - 12), and $25 - $50+ for exit rows and premium seats in business class. The exit row seats offer genuinely useful extra legroom (around 36 inches pitch versus 28 inches standard), making them worth considering on longer routes; business class is rarely worth the premium unless you need the first-row boarding and checked bag inclusion. A round-trip seat selection on Spirit often costs $40 - $100, whereas a legacy carrier economy ticket with seat included might only be $20 - $50 more than Spirit's base fare, eroding the budget-airline advantage on short hauls.
Standard economy seats on the A320neo offer 28 inches of pitch and 17.2 inches of width - measurably tighter than Southwest's 32 inches or even Frontier's 28 inches with wider seats at 17.8 inches. The slimline seat backs feel noticeably thin, and the tray table is a tight fit for a 13-inch laptop in landscape mode; you'll need to angle it or use your lap instead. Legroom is genuinely cramped on flights over 2 hours, and the width forces you to keep elbows tucked if your neighbor takes their armrest share.
The A320neo has no seatback USB ports or power outlets in economy; you'll find a single USB outlet per pair of seats in some rows, but availability is unreliable. Spirit charges $7 for a 1-day WiFi pass or $60 for a monthly pass, but real-world speeds are 2 - 4 Mbps, barely adequate for email and messaging. Bring a high-capacity battery pack (20,000+ mAh) if you're flying cross-country or connecting; relying on inflight power or WiFi is a recipe for frustration.
Spirit uses traditional zone-based boarding (business class boards first, then paid early boarding, then general boarding by zone), so premium seat selection provides no boarding advantage beyond business class. Front cabin rows deplete first through the forward galley door, while rows 12+ exit via the rear; for tight connections, rows 9 - 11 hit the sweet spot - close to doors and deplaning quickly. If you're connecting, avoid row 1 business class despite its prestige, since you'll be ahead of the boarding door crush and may get stuck waiting for the aisle to clear; rows 10 - 12 let you slip out faster with less congestion.
No, Spirit Airlines does not offer a premium economy cabin on this aircraft. Passengers choose between business class and standard economy seating.
No, the business class cabin on Spirit's A320neo does not feature a privacy door, maintaining an open cabin atmosphere.
Specific economy pitch measurements are not published by Spirit Airlines for this aircraft configuration, though it follows standard A320neo economy dimensions.
Seat selection availability depends on your ticket type. Business class seats typically allow advance selection, while economy may require additional fees for preferred seating.
