# Spirit First With Kids: What the Fare Really Includes | TravelWithKids > Spirit First is a bundled fare centered on the Big Front Seat, not a separate traditional First Class cabin. Compare the current inclusions and family seating on your exact flight. Canonical page: https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/spirit-first-class/ ## Page content [Home](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/)[In the Air](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/in-the-air/)Spirit First With Kids: What the Fare Really IncludesIn the Air # Spirit First With Kids: What the Fare Really Includes Updated OCT 20267 min read Spirit First is a bundled fare centered on the Big Front Seat, not a separate traditional First Class cabin. Compare the current inclusions and family seating on your exact flight. By [Zayd](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/author/zayd/)Save ![An unbranded single-aisle passenger jet at a sunny airport gate.](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/images/articles/ia-030-spirit-first-class-hero.webp) An unbranded single-aisle passenger jet at a sunny airport gate. On this page - [What is Spirit First?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/spirit-first-class/#what-is-spirit-first) - [Does the bundle make sense for parents and kids?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/spirit-first-class/#does-the-bundle-make-sense-for-parents-and-kids) - [How should families check seats and child-restraint rules?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/spirit-first-class/#how-should-families-check-seats-and-child-restraint-rules) - [What should you pack for the flight?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/spirit-first-class/#what-should-you-pack-for-the-flight) - [How do you decide whether to book it?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/spirit-first-class/#how-do-you-decide-whether-to-book-it) - [Useful planning tools](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/spirit-first-class/#related-tools-heading) - [Frequently asked questions](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/spirit-first-class/#faq-heading) Spirit First is the airline’s bundled fare built around its Big Front Seat, not a separate traditional First Class cabin. For a family, the useful question is whether the current bundle covers the seats, bags, and flexibility you would otherwise buy—and whether the available seats suit your child’s needs. ## What is Spirit First? Spirit First combines the Big Front Seat with the services listed for that fare in the airline’s current comparison grid. It is a fare bundle within Spirit’s single-cabin aircraft, not a separate cabin with a different aircraft layout. Spirit has changed product names and inclusions over time, so older reviews of Go Big or earlier Big Front Seat offers may not describe today’s ticket. Use the [current Spirit fare comparison](https://content.spirit.com/Shared/en-us/InfoPage/SPIRIT_Comparison_Grid_Web_7.9.pdf) for the included items, then confirm them again on the route-specific booking page. ![An empty generic narrow-body cabin showing a roomier paired front row and standard rows behind it.](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/images/articles/ia-030-spirit-first-class-inline-01-front-seats.webp) This cabin scene is a general illustration, not a Spirit seat map. The Big Front Seat is located at the front of the aircraft, but the exact seat map and family positions depend on the operating plane. ## Does the bundle make sense for parents and kids? It can simplify a short flight if your family values the larger front seat area and would use the included services. It may not be the best value if you still need to purchase several seats, bags, or flexibility separately, or if the map does not offer a workable adult-child arrangement. Price the trip for every traveler. Add the fare, seat choices, carry-ons, checked bags, and any change protection you need. Compare that total with another flight, not just the advertised per-person price. Our [family budget planner](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/tools/family-trip-budget-planner/) can help organize the costs before checkout. ## How should families check seats and child-restraint rules? Open the live seat map before paying and look for an arrangement where each child is close to a responsible adult. A Spirit First purchase does not guarantee a specific seat pair, so keep the family on one booking and recheck any assignment after a schedule or aircraft change. Spirit’s Contract of Carriage covers child-restraint and infant travel terms. Check the current policy for your child’s age and the exact restraint you plan to use; an airline-approved device still needs to fit and be installed in an eligible seat. For the broader preflight sequence, see our [guide to flying with children](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/how-to-travel-with-kids/). A bundle can reduce checkout steps, but only your final itinerary shows what the family actually gets. ## What should you pack for the flight? Keep a small child’s essentials in the personal item you can reach during boarding: snacks, a change of clothes, comfort item, water after security, and headphones. Check current stroller handling and bag limits before leaving home; they can depend on the item and itinerary. ![A compact folded stroller, small backpack, and blank boarding card beside an airport window.](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/images/articles/ia-030-spirit-first-class-inline-02-stroller.webp) Pack the stroller so it is ready for the airport’s current gate-check process, and keep medication and child essentials with you. Confirm dimensions, tagging, and handoff instructions with the operating carrier. ## How do you decide whether to book it? Choose Spirit First when the checked-out bundle fits your family’s actual needs and the seat map works for the adults and children traveling. If the trip depends on a restraint, a particular seat pair, or a specific bag allowance, verify those details before purchase and save a copy of the fare rules. ### Before you compare fares Calculate the same trip both ways: all seats, all bags, likely changes, and the child’s comfort for the full journey. A low base fare is not the family total. Then compare the complete itinerary with other options, including connections and arrival time, before choosing the fare. ## Useful planning tools [Free toolFamily Trip Budget PlannerModel flights, lodging, food, and activity costs before you book.](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/tools/family-trip-budget-planner/)[Free toolNap-Window Flight PlannerCheck a departure against your child's real nap window by age.](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/tools/nap-window-flight-planner/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Spirit First a separate First Class cabin? No. Spirit First is a bundled fare built around the airline's Big Front Seat; it is not a separate traditional First Class cabin. What does Spirit First include? The current fare comparison lists the included seat and services. Check the live booking for your route and date because fare names and inclusions can change. Can a child sit next to a parent in Spirit First? Review the live seat map and family seating terms for your booking. Buying Spirit First does not by itself guarantee a particular adult-child seat pair. Can I use a car seat on Spirit? Child-restraint rules depend on the seat, device, and current Contract of Carriage. Confirm the approved restraint and installation requirements with Spirit before travel. Is Spirit First worth it for a family? Compare the complete cost of seats, bags, flexibility, and child comfort for every traveler. The bundle is useful only if its included items match what your family would otherwise buy. 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