Donna:

I was told that it's only $10. for the second bag??????? Starting Feb. 7, 2007.

F.I.

Following copied from web site http://www.spiritair.com/welcome.aspx?pg=policies#baggage

For flights departing now through February 9, 2007, for each ticketed passenger, Spirit Airlines will transport two (2) bags as checked baggage free of charge.

For flights departing February 10, 2007 and beyond, for each ticketed passenger, Spirit Airlines will transport one (1) bag as checked baggage free of charge and a second bag for $10. Additional bags will be allowed and charged according to the excess bag fee schedule.

Maximum weight, without charge, for each piece of checked baggage is 50 pounds (23 kg) per bag. Maximum size, without charge, for each piece of checked baggage must not exceed 62" (158 cm) in overall dimensions (L+W+H). An extra charge applies for additional, overweight and/or oversized pieces. In no event will Spirit Airlines accept baggage that weighs more than 99 pounds (45 kg) and/or baggage that measure in single dimension more than 80" (203 cm) or combined dimension exceeding 160" (406 cm)*.

Special items such as pets, surfboards, bicycles and other sporting equipment are not included in the passenger's free baggage allowance and are subject to an extra charge.

*Year round baggage restrictions may apply for destinations outside the contiguous 48 states. Please visit the Excess Baggage section below for more details.

For our policies on checking or carrying on animals, please visit the Pets section for more information.
Carry-On Baggage

Passengers may also carry-on, without charge, one additional piece totaling no more than 22+13+10 (56cm + 33cm + 25cm), maximum weight 40 lbs (18 kg), which is capable of being stowed under a passenger seat or in an approved overhead cabin compartment.

Excess Baggage

Excess/oversized/overweight luggage may be accommodated subject to space at the following charges per occurrence:

Excess Baggage Fees:
For flights departing now through February 9, 2007, excess baggage fees are $100 per bag.

For flights departing February 10, 2007 and beyond, excess baggage fees are $10 for the second bag and $100 per bag thereafter.

Excess Weight Fees:
Up to 50 lbs. No Charge
51 to 70 lbs. $25
71 to 99 lbs. $100

Excess Size Fees:
Under 62" (L + W + H) No Charge
62" - 115" (L + W + H) $100
116" - 160" (L + W + H) $150

For 3rd and subsequent pieces:
Within standard weight and size $100.00
Overweight (51 – 70 lbs.) (23 kg - 32 kg) $125.00
Overweight (71 – 99 lbs.) (32kg-45kg) $150.00
Oversized (62 linear inches) (158 cm) $100.00
Oversized (80 linear inches) (203 cm) $150.00

Bags weighing more than 99 lbs (45kg) will not be accepted as checked baggage.

Surfboards, Scuba Tanks and Bikes - Spirit will accept surfboards, scuba tanks and bikes as luggage for an additional charge of $50.