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Certainly! Here's a full summary of the stipulations from the Spirit Airlines Terms & Conditions in markdown README format:

Spirit Airlines Terms & Conditions Summary

This summary provides an overview of the key stipulations found in the Spirit Airlines Terms & Conditions document.

Table of Contents

Taxes and Fees

The section outlines the taxes and fees associated with air travel within the United States and internationally.

  • Air Travel within the United States:

    • Federal Excise Tax: 7.5% of the fare (except for award bookings)
    • September 11th Security Fee: $5.60 per person each way, not exceeding $11.20 per round-trip
    • Domestic Segment Tax: $4.80 per domestic flight segment (except for award bookings)
    • Passenger Facility Charges (PFC): Up to $4.50 per flight segment, with a maximum of $18.00 per one-way trip or $36.00 per roundtrip in certain PFC-approved U.S. airports (except for award bookings)
    • Carrier Fees: Passenger Usage Charge, Regulatory Compliance Charge Fee, and Fuel Charge apply (except for award bookings)

  • International Air Travel (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands):

    • International arrival/departure tax: $21.10 per arrival and departure to and from the U.S. (except for award bookings)
    • September 11th Security Fee: $5.60 per person each way, not exceeding $11.20 per round-trip
    • Additional fees may apply for APHIS User Fee, Immigration User Fee, Customs User Fee, and Non-U.S. government taxes and fees
    • Passenger Facility Charges (PFC): Up to $4.50 per flight segment, with a maximum of $18.00 per one-way trip or $36.00 per roundtrip in certain PFC-approved U.S. airports (except for award bookings)
    • Carrier Fees: Passenger Usage Charge, Regulatory Compliance Charge Fee, and Fuel Charge apply (except for award bookings)

  • All Air Travel:

    • Fares are subject to change until purchased.
    • Reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable, with exceptions specified in the Contract of Carriage.
    • Refunds allowed for reservations made 7 days or more prior to departure, with applicable fees and differences in taxes and fees.
    • For a complete list of rules and regulations, refer to Spirit Airlines' Contract of Carriage.

Spirit Vacations (Packages and/or Add-ons)

This section provides information about Spirit Vacations, a vacation package service offered by Spirit Airlines.

  • Vacation Packages:
    • Spirit Vacations is a service offered by Spirit Airlines.
    • Hotels and rental cars are supplied by independent companies referred to as "Travel Suppliers."
    • Additional terms and conditions may apply to travel suppliers.
    • Spirit Airlines acts as an intermediary/broker and is responsible for facilitating bookings and payments.

Reservations and Payments

This section covers the reservation and payment details for various types of bookings.

  • Flight + Hotel, Flight + Hotel + Car, or Flight + Car:
    • Full payment is required at the time of booking and is non-refundable.
    • Prices include airfare, hotel rates, and car rental rates (excluding taxes, fees, and additional charges).
    • Package reservations must be made in advance, and all

prices and rates are subject to availability.

  • Hotels:

    • Hotel resort fees are not included in the rates and may be charged directly by the hotel.
    • Special requests and restrictions may apply, such as room locations, rollaway beds, and age restrictions.
    • A major credit card and photo identification may be required for hotel check-in.
    • Failure to check-in on the first night may result in the cancellation of the remaining portion of the reservation.

  • Rental Cars:

    • Rental cars are available to drivers 21 years of age and older with a valid credit card and driver's license.
    • Additional surcharges may apply for drivers under 25 years of age.
    • Deposits and specific restrictions may vary by location and rental car company.
    • Changes to rental car reservations must be made through the rental car company directly.

  • Activities:

    • Activity Coupons are available for attractions, sightseeing, transfers, or services operated by independent operators ("Attraction Operators").
    • Coupons are non-transferable, non-refundable, and have no cash value.
    • Admission to attractions may be denied without a matching photo ID and coupon.
    • Spirit Airlines is not responsible for free components provided by third-party vendors.
    • Terms and conditions of each activity coupon are set by the Attraction Operator.

Cancellations

This section outlines the cancellation policies for different types of reservations.

  • Flight + Hotel, Flight + Hotel + Car, or Flight + Car:

    • Cancellations must be made 5 days or more prior to the scheduled departure date.
    • Cancellation fees apply, including $120 per person plus any additional fees imposed by travel suppliers.
    • No refunds will be given for cancellations, and remaining amounts will be issued as a credit for future travel.
    • Hotel-only reservations may have different cancellation policies, and fees may apply.

  • Car Only Reservations:

    • Car rentals may be changed or canceled up to 2 days before pick-up.
    • No credits or refunds will be issued for early drop-offs or failure to pick up the rental on the scheduled date.

Additional Information

This section provides additional information regarding various aspects of the terms and conditions.

  • Responsibility and Limitation of Liability:

    • Spirit Airlines is not liable for the acts or omissions of Travel Suppliers.
    • Spirit Airlines acts as an intermediary/broker for vacation package accommodations and services.
    • No warranty is provided for the website or the products and services.
    • Spirit Airlines is not responsible for delays or events beyond its control.

  • Links to Third Party Websites:

    • The website may contain links to third-party websites.
    • Spirit Airlines does not endorse the content of these websites and disclaims liability for their use.

  • Advice to Passengers Prohibited:

    • Hazardous materials are prohibited on Spirit Airlines flights.
    • E-cigarettes and battery-powered smoking devices have specific restrictions.

Miscellaneous

This section includes general information and disclaimers.

  • Spirit Airlines reserves the right to change the terms and conditions without notice.
  • Communications may include promotional emails, and customers can unsubscribe at any time.
  • Spirit Airlines Travel Notifications SMS Program may incur charges from cellular service providers.
  • The website may contain links to third-party websites, and Spirit Airlines disclaims liability for their content.

Please note that this summary is for informational purposes only and may not include all details or specific terms and conditions from the original document. For complete and accurate information, refer to the official Spirit Airlines Terms & Conditions document.

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