Ranked ahead of seven of the largest U.S. carriers, including the majority of legacy competitors
DANIA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 16, 2025 – Spirit Airlines showcased its commitment to reliability and operational excellence by rising to the top of the ranks for on-time performance this summer, based on Department of Transportation (DOT) data for domestic flights in June, July and August. Spirit outperformed many of the high-cost airlines this summer, coming in third overall for on-time performance among all 10 largest U.S. carriers and outperforming the majority of U.S. legacy carriers. Spirit operated more than 51,000 domestic flights during the three-month period, flying Americans to see the people and places they care about most across dozens of destinations.
“Our Guests don’t have to choose between a reliable airline and a great value when Spirit delivers both,” said John Bendoraitis, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Spirit Airlines. “As we prepare for the holiday season, travelers can count on us to get them to where they want to go, without paying top dollar to fly there. Thank you to our Spirit Team for their commitment to running a great operation and taking care of our Guests every day.”
The airline’s enhanced operational performance extends beyond the summer. Spirit currently ranks third for on-time performance among all U.S. carriers year-to-date, surpassing last year’s on-time performance by six percentage points. The carrier’s continued reliability and operational excellence come as Spirit’s current net promoter score, a metric used to measure Guest satisfaction, is the highest in its history.
Results are based on Spirit's data compared to major and regional U.S. airlines. Official monthly performance results are published in the DOT’s Air Travel Consumer Reports. The DOT uses A14 to measure on-time performance, an industry metric for flights arriving within 14 minutes of the scheduled arrival time.
Spirit’s Transformed Guest Experience
Guests can enjoy Spirit’s three travel options, which offer a seamless and elevated travel experience at a great value:
- Spirit First provides enhanced comfort with a Big Front Seat®, a carry-on and first checked bag, no change or cancel fees, Priority Check-In and Boarding, reserved overhead bin space, complimentary snacks and drinks, including alcoholic beverages, and streaming access to fast Wi-Fi.
- Premium Economy allows Guests to stretch out with more space in a Premium Seat with extra legroom or a blocked middle seat and includes one carry-on bag, no change or cancel fees, Priority Boarding and reserved overhead bin space.
- Value maximizes affordability and flexibility with the option for travelers to select only the extras they need. Seat selection, one carry-on bag, checked bags and other options can be purchased separately.
Recognition
Spirit was named Best Airline Overall for 2025 and earned top recognition for safety and affordability for the second consecutive year by WalletHub. Spirit was also recognized by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) as a 2025 Four Star Low Cost Carrier. Additionally, the airline's Fit Fleet® was ranked one of the world's youngest for 2025 by ch-aviation. USA Today included Spirit in its 2025 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Frequent Flier Program and Best Airline Credit Card. Spirit also received the FAA's Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence for the seventh consecutive year.
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About Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines is committed to safely delivering the best value in the sky by offering an enhanced travel experience with flexible, affordable options. Spirit serves destinations throughout the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean with its all-Airbus Fit Fleet®, one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the U.S. Discover elevated travel options with exceptional value at spirit.com.