Find Cheap Flights from Plattsburgh Intl to Fort Lauderdale (PBG - FLL)

Not enough leg room

Never use spirit airlines! Horrible people, horrible company

Some background: we fly Spirit twice per year round trip from Plattsburgh, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL, for the past five years. We fly Spirit as it is the only airline within 3 hours of our home with direct flights to Fort Lauderdale. Overall, the experience has been positive enough that we keep flying the airline/route. I will breakdown down the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: The Good: Direct flights from Plattsburgh, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL, within 90 minutes of my rural upstate NY location. Alternatives, we could fly Jet Blue for about the same cost from Syracuse, NY or Burlington, VT, instead. Both of these options require a lay-over in JFK late in the evening which is not desirable especially in the winter when delays are likely. What service Spirit does provide is generally good, except for one particular employee at Plattsburgh who I will mention under the Ugly. The Plattsburgh airport is small, yet it's runway is large and well-maintained being associated with a former AF base. This make for a pleasant experience getting from the parking lot to the plane, and ensures that bad weather has less impact on operations. The planes are generally clean and appear well maintained. The flight staff are generally courteous and professional. Spirit's Fort Lauderdale terminal is getting batter little-by-little each year, and is very easy to navigate from gate to rental car, etc.

The Bad: Spirit makes you pay for every conceivable extra you may require, e.g., from baggage, to printing boarding passes, to reserving a seat in advance, etc. Want to spend an extra $100, try sneaking a second personal carry-on or over-sized bag onto the plane. While the airport experience in Plattsburgh, NY is generally enjoyable, the Fort Lauderdale, FL, end is less so with very long/disorganized lines at the baggage check-in counter. The Ugly: While a majority of the Spirit ground crew are professional, there is one worker at the Plattsburgh, NY, airport who needs to find a new occupation in a non-service industry. I had a run-in with this lady during one trip after they gave away our tickets on an over-booked flight which was delayed for two hours. We did not realize that they wanted everyone to still check-in at the regularly scheduled time and they made no announcement of this desire to those waiting in the terminal. As a result, when our family went to check our bags 10 minutes after the original flight's deadline, I was told our seats were given away. I tried to discuss how this could occur with the worker in question, and she called the airport police over to confront me. Initially, the police were skeptical of me, but eventually became very friendly and compassionate when they heard what happened. With some input from the police to another Spirit employee, we were given tickets on a JetBlue flight out of Burlington, VT, paid for a taxi ride over to the Burlington, VT, airport and provided meal vouchers for the entire family. In the end, everything worked out, but it would have been much easier/less expensive for all involved if they just made check-in announcements at the Plattsburgh, NY airport. Interestingly, I have witnessed this same spirit employee getting into confrontations with other passengers on subsequent flights at the Plattsburgh airport, including calling the police in for what appears harmless conversation with her, e.g., like trying to understand why the are being charged for an over sized carry-on

Good options were good.

The first flight from Plattsburgh to fortlauderdale was for 1:55am and we didn't board until after 5am. Once we got on the plane, the seats are very tight and small so it made for a very uncomfortable ride.

Good options were good.

The first flight from Plattsburgh to fortlauderdale was for 1:55am and we didn't board until after 5am. Once we got on the plane, the seats are very tight and small so it made for a very uncomfortable ride.

Some background: we fly Spirit twice per year round trip from Plattsburgh, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL, for the past five years. We fly Spirit as it is the only airline within 3 hours of our home with direct flights to Fort Lauderdale. Overall, the experience has been positive enough that we keep flying the airline/route. I will breakdown down the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: The Good: Direct flights from Plattsburgh, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL, within 90 minutes of my rural upstate NY location. Alternatives, we could fly Jet Blue for about the same cost from Syracuse, NY or Burlington, VT, instead. Both of these options require a lay-over in JFK late in the evening which is not desirable especially in the winter when delays are likely. What service Spirit does provide is generally good, except for one particular employee at Plattsburgh who I will mention under the Ugly. The Plattsburgh airport is small, yet it's runway is large and well-maintained being associated with a former AF base. This make for a pleasant experience getting from the parking lot to the plane, and ensures that bad weather has less impact on operations. The planes are generally clean and appear well maintained. The flight staff are generally courteous and professional. Spirit's Fort Lauderdale terminal is getting batter little-by-little each year, and is very easy to navigate from gate to rental car, etc.

The Bad: Spirit makes you pay for every conceivable extra you may require, e.g., from baggage, to printing boarding passes, to reserving a seat in advance, etc. Want to spend an extra $100, try sneaking a second personal carry-on or over-sized bag onto the plane. While the airport experience in Plattsburgh, NY is generally enjoyable, the Fort Lauderdale, FL, end is less so with very long/disorganized lines at the baggage check-in counter. The Ugly: While a majority of the Spirit ground crew are professional, there is one worker at the Plattsburgh, NY, airport who needs to find a new occupation in a non-service industry. I had a run-in with this lady during one trip after they gave away our tickets on an over-booked flight which was delayed for two hours. We did not realize that they wanted everyone to still check-in at the regularly scheduled time and they made no announcement of this desire to those waiting in the terminal. As a result, when our family went to check our bags 10 minutes after the original flight's deadline, I was told our seats were given away. I tried to discuss how this could occur with the worker in question, and she called the airport police over to confront me. Initially, the police were skeptical of me, but eventually became very friendly and compassionate when they heard what happened. With some input from the police to another Spirit employee, we were given tickets on a JetBlue flight out of Burlington, VT, paid for a taxi ride over to the Burlington, VT, airport and provided meal vouchers for the entire family. In the end, everything worked out, but it would have been much easier/less expensive for all involved if they just made check-in announcements at the Plattsburgh, NY airport. Interestingly, I have witnessed this same spirit employee getting into confrontations with other passengers on subsequent flights at the Plattsburgh airport, including calling the police in for what appears harmless conversation with her, e.g., like trying to understand why the are being charged for an over sized carry-on

I liked how fast the boarding process went, as well as how the plane was early rather than late like the rest of the industry.

I would like free water, more food choices, chairs that recline and some kind of entertainment at all. This airline is not up to par with the rest of the industry. Also we were waiting at the carousel for a good half hour before bags came!

Smooth, no delays

Some background: we fly Spirit twice per year round trip from Plattsburgh, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL, for the past five years. We fly Spirit as it is the only airline within 3 hours of our home with direct flights to Fort Lauderdale. Overall, the experience has been positive enough that we keep flying the airline/route. I will breakdown down the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: The Good: Direct flights from Plattsburgh, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL, within 90 minutes of my rural upstate NY location. Alternatives, we could fly Jet Blue for about the same cost from Syracuse, NY or Burlington, VT, instead. Both of these options require a lay-over in JFK late in the evening which is not desirable especially in the winter when delays are likely. What service Spirit does provide is generally good, except for one particular employee at Plattsburgh who I will mention under the Ugly. The Plattsburgh airport is small, yet it's runway is large and well-maintained being associated with a former AF base. This make for a pleasant experience getting from the parking lot to the plane, and ensures that bad weather has less impact on operations. The planes are generally clean and appear well maintained. The flight staff are generally courteous and professional. Spirit's Fort Lauderdale terminal is getting batter little-by-little each year, and is very easy to navigate from gate to rental car, etc.

The Bad: Spirit makes you pay for every conceivable extra you may require, e.g., from baggage, to printing boarding passes, to reserving a seat in advance, etc. Want to spend an extra $100, try sneaking a second personal carry-on or over-sized bag onto the plane. While the airport experience in Plattsburgh, NY is generally enjoyable, the Fort Lauderdale, FL, end is less so with very long/disorganized lines at the baggage check-in counter. The Ugly: While a majority of the Spirit ground crew are professional, there is one worker at the Plattsburgh, NY, airport who needs to find a new occupation in a non-service industry. I had a run-in with this lady during one trip after they gave away our tickets on an over-booked flight which was delayed for two hours. We did not realize that they wanted everyone to still check-in at the regularly scheduled time and they made no announcement of this desire to those waiting in the terminal. As a result, when our family went to check our bags 10 minutes after the original flight's deadline, I was told our seats were given away. I tried to discuss how this could occur with the worker in question, and she called the airport police over to confront me. Initially, the police were skeptical of me, but eventually became very friendly and compassionate when they heard what happened. With some input from the police to another Spirit employee, we were given tickets on a JetBlue flight out of Burlington, VT, paid for a taxi ride over to the Burlington, VT, airport and provided meal vouchers for the entire family. In the end, everything worked out, but it would have been much easier/less expensive for all involved if they just made check-in announcements at the Plattsburgh, NY airport. Interestingly, I have witnessed this same spirit employee getting into confrontations with other passengers on subsequent flights at the Plattsburgh airport, including calling the police in for what appears harmless conversation with her, e.g., like trying to understand why the are being charged for an over sized carry-on

No water served and seats are hard as a rock

I liked how fast the boarding process went, as well as how the plane was early rather than late like the rest of the industry.

I would like free water, more food choices, chairs that recline and some kind of entertainment at all. This airline is not up to par with the rest of the industry. Also we were waiting at the carousel for a good half hour before bags came!

Smooth, no delays

Never use spirit airlines! Horrible people, horrible company

I liked how fast the boarding process went, as well as how the plane was early rather than late like the rest of the industry.

I would like free water, more food choices, chairs that recline and some kind of entertainment at all. This airline is not up to par with the rest of the industry. Also we were waiting at the carousel for a good half hour before bags came!

Nothing the service was horrible. $55 for a over head bag your company is a rip off and I will never fly with spirit ever again

The flight was over booked. And people payed for seats that they did not get.

Good options were good.

The first flight from Plattsburgh to fortlauderdale was for 1:55am and we didn't board until after 5am. Once we got on the plane, the seats are very tight and small so it made for a very uncomfortable ride.

Timeliness

Hsve to pay for drinks & snacks

I dislike their pricing structure.

Price and direct flights to popular destinations.

No frills. Charging $5 for a printed boarding pass seems a bit excessive

Crew friendly and professional

Everything is extra, even water or soda. Seats are narrow so glad im not a heavier person

Smooth, no delays

Some background: we fly Spirit twice per year round trip from Plattsburgh, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL, for the past five years. We fly Spirit as it is the only airline within 3 hours of our home with direct flights to Fort Lauderdale. Overall, the experience has been positive enough that we keep flying the airline/route. I will breakdown down the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: The Good: Direct flights from Plattsburgh, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL, within 90 minutes of my rural upstate NY location. Alternatives, we could fly Jet Blue for about the same cost from Syracuse, NY or Burlington, VT, instead. Both of these options require a lay-over in JFK late in the evening which is not desirable especially in the winter when delays are likely. What service Spirit does provide is generally good, except for one particular employee at Plattsburgh who I will mention under the Ugly. The Plattsburgh airport is small, yet it's runway is large and well-maintained being associated with a former AF base. This make for a pleasant experience getting from the parking lot to the plane, and ensures that bad weather has less impact on operations. The planes are generally clean and appear well maintained. The flight staff are generally courteous and professional. Spirit's Fort Lauderdale terminal is getting batter little-by-little each year, and is very easy to navigate from gate to rental car, etc.

The Bad: Spirit makes you pay for every conceivable extra you may require, e.g., from baggage, to printing boarding passes, to reserving a seat in advance, etc. Want to spend an extra $100, try sneaking a second personal carry-on or over-sized bag onto the plane. While the airport experience in Plattsburgh, NY is generally enjoyable, the Fort Lauderdale, FL, end is less so with very long/disorganized lines at the baggage check-in counter. The Ugly: While a majority of the Spirit ground crew are professional, there is one worker at the Plattsburgh, NY, airport who needs to find a new occupation in a non-service industry. I had a run-in with this lady during one trip after they gave away our tickets on an over-booked flight which was delayed for two hours. We did not realize that they wanted everyone to still check-in at the regularly scheduled time and they made no announcement of this desire to those waiting in the terminal. As a result, when our family went to check our bags 10 minutes after the original flight's deadline, I was told our seats were given away. I tried to discuss how this could occur with the worker in question, and she called the airport police over to confront me. Initially, the police were skeptical of me, but eventually became very friendly and compassionate when they heard what happened. With some input from the police to another Spirit employee, we were given tickets on a JetBlue flight out of Burlington, VT, paid for a taxi ride over to the Burlington, VT, airport and provided meal vouchers for the entire family. In the end, everything worked out, but it would have been much easier/less expensive for all involved if they just made check-in announcements at the Plattsburgh, NY airport. Interestingly, I have witnessed this same spirit employee getting into confrontations with other passengers on subsequent flights at the Plattsburgh airport, including calling the police in for what appears harmless conversation with her, e.g., like trying to understand why the are being charged for an over sized carry-on

I liked how fast the boarding process went, as well as how the plane was early rather than late like the rest of the industry.

I would like free water, more food choices, chairs that recline and some kind of entertainment at all. This airline is not up to par with the rest of the industry. Also we were waiting at the carousel for a good half hour before bags came!

No water served and seats are hard as a rock

Squished and smelly but good value overall and good crew

Fight was changed then late

Short flight and pilot was able to explain delay

Long delay due to many planes in front of us, no offer of water only drinks we have to pay for

Timeliness

Hsve to pay for drinks & snacks

the pilot is a pro

a restroom was shut down by the crew making everybody share one restroom

We took off on time and landed early.

This new Basic Economy is really awful. You have to check any carry on and you cannot pick a seat. I’m 6’3” and to be stuck in a window seat with two next to me is painful. There is absolutely no leg room if you’re over 5’10.

Entertainment console was defective

Everything went smoothly, AND the flight was pretty empty so I got to spread out over 3 seats to sleep. A treat!

The personnel was very accommodating and courteous. We left on time and arrived earlier than scheduled. Overall a great experience.

No water served and seats are hard as a rock

Schedule and non-stop flight. Left at 1:45 am, arrived early morning.

All the extra fees...luggage, check-in, easy to print boarding pass on outbound, but difficult when returning.

Not enough leg room

Cost of flight

Extra charges for everything! Couldn’t even get a cup of water.

- Good price, even with carry-on and larger seat. - Comfortable seats, despite no incline - better than major airlines.

- No food or drinks. - No entertainment. Both are acceptable given the price. - Misinformation regarding flight delay, I was sent notifications and app updated to be 1 hour late. However on arrival, boarding time was as usual.

Price and direct flights to popular destinations.

No frills. Charging $5 for a printed boarding pass seems a bit excessive

Crew friendly and professional

Everything is extra, even water or soda. Seats are narrow so glad im not a heavier person

Everything went smoothly, AND the flight was pretty empty so I got to spread out over 3 seats to sleep. A treat!

Nothing, the seats were really horrendous, the head rest was in such an awkward position that it was better to attempt to hunch over and try to sleep on the tray. The lack of leg room as well made it equally uncomfortable. Seriously, the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on.

See above.

Flight was comfortable despite long distance

Food service could have been better timed as we had breakfast around noon local time

Everything was okay. No complaints as such.

It took a while for the plane to take off after boarding.m

Nothing the service was horrible. $55 for a over head bag your company is a rip off and I will never fly with spirit ever again

The flight was over booked. And people payed for seats that they did not get.

The personnel was very accommodating and courteous. We left on time and arrived earlier than scheduled. Overall a great experience.

Nothing.. terrible sevixecancel

Canceled my sons flight to come home. Left him stranded at the airport with no ride, no flight, no accommodations .. would not fly him out until the evening at 10 pm. My family wanted to kill that airline. Made haters out of me

Good options were good.

The first flight from Plattsburgh to fortlauderdale was for 1:55am and we didn't board until after 5am. Once we got on the plane, the seats are very tight and small so it made for a very uncomfortable ride.

The staff was great

Seats were way to small for tall people with long legs...........

- Good price, even with carry-on and larger seat. - Comfortable seats, despite no incline - better than major airlines.

- No food or drinks. - No entertainment. Both are acceptable given the price. - Misinformation regarding flight delay, I was sent notifications and app updated to be 1 hour late. However on arrival, boarding time was as usual.

Fight was changed then late

Extra charges for everything! Asked flight attendants for a cup of water as I was not feeling well and was told I could buy some water. I was also told my carry on was too big when it clearly fit in the container at the check in process.

Never use spirit airlines! Horrible people, horrible company

Nothing the service was horrible. $55 for a over head bag your company is a rip off and I will never fly with spirit ever again

The flight was over booked. And people payed for seats that they did not get.

Smooth, no delays

On time Turbulence so never saw the crew Billing error, charged more than price on confirmation