Spirit Airlines carry-on bag fees $8.25M class action settlement

Update:

• The court granted this settlement final approval Dec. 23, 2023.
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Spirit Airlines agreed to an $8.25 million settlement to resolve claims that it charged illegal carry-on bag fees despite promising passengers they could bring a bag with no additional charge.

The settlement benefits individuals who booked a flight on Spirit Airlines through Expedia, Kiwi, CheapOair, CheapTickets, Travelocity or Bookit between Aug. 31, 2011, and May 3, 2017, for a flight that was the class member’s first flight on Spirit after Aug. 1, 2010, and who paid a carry-on bag fee.

According to the class action lawsuit, consumers purchased Spirit Airlines tickets from online travel agents based on the promise that they would be able to bring a carry-on bag without incurring additional charges. In reality, Spirit Airlines allegedly reneged on this deal and charged additional fees when passengers showed up with carry-on bags.

Spirit Airlines is a budget airline that offers flights in America, the Caribbean and Latin America.

Spirit Airlines hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $8.25 million settlement to resolve the carry-on fee class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive up to 75% of the carry-on bag fee they paid for their first Spirit Airlines fee during the class period. Actual refunds may be lower than 75% depending on the number of claims filed. No payment estimates are available at this time.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Nov. 11, 2023.

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Dec. 11, 2023.

In order to receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by Jan. 10, 2024.

Who’s Eligible

The settlement benefits individuals who booked a flight on Spirit Airlines through Expedia, Kiwi, CheapOair, CheapTickets, Travelocity or Bookit between Aug. 31, 2011, and May 3, 2017, for a flight that was the class member’s first flight on Spirit after Aug. 1, 2010, and who paid a carry-on bag fee.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

01/10/2024

Case Name

Cox v. Spirit Airlines Inc., Case No. 1:17-CV-5172-EK-VMS, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Final Hearing

12/11/2023

Settlement Website

SpiritCarryOnBagFeeSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Spirit Airlines Carry-On Bag Fee Class Action 
c/o Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA19103
844-752-2252

Class Counsel

Jeffrey A Klafter
KLAFTER LESSER LLP

John Hermina
HERMINA LAW GROUP

Defense Counsel

Mark W Robertson
O’MELVENY & MYERS LLP