Spirit Airlines #4 in Airlines (US)
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Score over time
Shaded band = 95% bootstrap confidence interval. Orange markers = methodology events (model releases, panel versions). How this works
By model
Perplexity
ChatGPT + web search
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Gemini + web search
Claude (Anthropic)
Gemini (Google)
By question type
Where Spirit Airlines shows up, by the intent behind the question. Every airlines (us) panel asks the same balanced mix — 10 prompts per type — so these rates are directly comparable. A gap here (strong on recommendations, invisible on comparisons) is where AI visibility is being won or lost.
| Question type | Mentioned | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Recommendations “What's the best option for me?” | 0% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 1% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 0% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 0% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 0% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which Spirit Airlines appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · listed #1
"How do I find really cheap airline tickets for my trip?"
…antly ## Booking Tactics - **Set price alerts** on Google Flights or Skyscanner for routes you're watching - **Consider budget airlines** (Spirit, Frontier, Ryanair, etc.) but factor in baggage/seat fees - **Book directly with the airline** once you find a good deal — easier for changes/refunds - **Look at one-way combinati…
Gemini (Google) · listed #1
"I need to find the cheapest possible flight tickets — what's the best way to do that?"
…use with caution, see Step 5). * **Kiwi.com:** Great for piecing together flights on different, non-partner budget airlines (e.g., flying Spirit then switching to Ryanair). --- ### Step 2: Embrace Extreme Flexibility (The #1 Rule) If you have rigid dates and a fixed destination, you will rarely get the cheapest price. To…
Gemini + web search · listed #1
"Before I buy my ticket, how do I make sure I get decent legroom without overspending?"
…the exact same point on the seat in front of it. * **Under 29 inches:** Avoid if possible. This is common on ultra-low-cost carriers (like Spirit or Frontier) and will feel very cramped. * **30 to 31 inches:** The standard economy average for legacy carriers (Delta, United, American). Tolerable, but tight for taller travele…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · listed #1
"What's the best airline if I want decent legroom in economy?"
…guidance (what to expect) - Seat pitch (legroom) in economy typically ranges roughly: - Low‑cost carriers: ~28–30 inches (tight) — e.g., Spirit, Frontier, Ryanair, Wizz. - Legacy carriers on many aircraft: ~30–32 inches (average) — e.g., American, United, Lufthansa. - Airlines or products known for measurably better e…
ChatGPT + web search · listed #1
"Which airline is generally considered the cheapest to fly?"
…eral answer while you decide: - Ultra-low-cost carriers (ULCCs) are generally the cheapest on base fares. Examples by region: in the U.S. — Spirit, Frontier and Allegiant; in Europe — Ryanair and Wizz Air; in Asia — AirAsia and IndiGo. - Important: ULCCs charge add‑on fees (checked bags, carry‑on in some cases, seat select…
Perplexity · listed #1
"Are there specific airlines known for bad experiences I should stay away from?"
…avoid airlines that *frequently show up near the bottom* in customer-satisfaction and complaint rankings, the ones most often flagged are **Spirit** and **Frontier**, along with **American** and **United** in several U.S. studies.[1][12][17] A practical way to think about it is: - **Spirit** and **Frontier** are the most c…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned Spirit Airlines (71 answers, 2026-08-01). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 36 |
| vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com | 25 |
| thepointsguy.com | 22 |
| facebook.com | 20 |
| youtube.com | 20 |
| alternativeairlines.com | 13 |
| airadvisor.com | 13 |
| nerdwallet.com | 12 |
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