Short Final: Leg Room

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Key Takeaways:

  • During a COVID-19 pandemic flight, Spirit Airlines flight 936 was reported to have only two passengers on board.
  • A joke was made on the air traffic control frequency about Spirit Airlines' famously poor legroom, suggesting it was still an issue even with so few passengers.
  • The article highlights Spirit Airlines' reputation as a discount carrier known for its exceptionally tight seat pitch.
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I was flying home during the COVID‑19 pandemic, when the following took place:

Spirit 936: “Atlantic City Approach, Spirit 936, 5000.”

Atlantic City Approach: “Spirit 936, descend and maintain 3000, direct PRSTY. And if you don’t mind me asking, what’s your passenger count today?”

Spirit 936: “We only have 2 passengers on board.”

Me: “Only 2 passengers and they still don’t have enough legroom!”

Unknown: “Ouch. But sometimes the truth hurts.”

Of course, Spirit Airlines is a discount carrier famous for their terrible seat pitch.

Dave Landset

Ocean City, NJ

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