Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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To keep your Gold status with Spirit Airlines’ Free Spirit program, you need to earn 5,000 Status Qualifying Points (SQPs) each calendar year. Once you reach Gold status, you’ll keep it for the rest of the current year and the entire following year.
Here’s how you rack up SQPs:
- You earn 1 SQP for every $1 you spend on Spirit base fares and extras like bags, seat selection, and priority boarding (they call these Á La Smarte options).
- You also earn 1 SQP for every $10 you spend on eligible purchases with the Free Spirit Airlines Credit Card.
If you’re interested in learning more, check out WalletHub’s in-depth review of Free Spirit.
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How do you get Spirit Airlines Gold status?
To reach Spirit Airlines Gold status, you need to earn 5,000 Status Qualifying Points (SQPs) within a calendar year. You’ll earn 1 SQP for each dollar spent with Spirit Airlines, or 1 SQP for every $10 spent on everyday purchases with the Free Spirit Airlines Credit Card.
How to Earn Status Qualifying Points (SQPs) for Spirit Airlines Gold Status
- Fly with Spirit: You earn 1 SQP for every $1 you spend on Spirit base fares and...
How much is 5,000 Spirit points worth?
5,000 Spirit points are worth an average of $56.5, according to WalletHub data. You will get the most value for your Free Spirit points when you redeem them for flights, but there are a few other redemption options available.
Reward values vary by frequent flyer program. If you're curious how Spirit points compare to points and miles from the likes of Southwest and Delta, the table below breaks it down across different redemption levels.
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read full answer by Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs AnalystHow many points do you need to get a free flight on Spirit?
You need at least 2,500 to 40,000 points for a free flight on Spirit Airlines, depending on the distance, which airport you fly into, and the dates of your trip. For example, you can redeem 4,500 Spirit Airlines points for a free one-way award flight from New York to Atlanta.
How Many Points You Need For a Free Flight on Spirit Airlines
- New York to Atlanta: 4,500 points
- Washington, DC to Los...
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