Overview
- Bilt now supports 1:1 transfers to Spirit’s Free Spirit, with a 1,000-point minimum and near-instant processing.
- The roster rises to 23 airline and hotel partners, reportedly outpacing Chase, American Express, and Capital One.
- Bilt cites strong demand for low-cost carriers on its portal, saying these airlines rank fourth among member bookings.
- Spirit remains in bankruptcy after securing a reported $100 million lifeline and new labor deals with pilots and flight attendants.
- Free Spirit awards start at 2,500 points and allow family pooling, but points expire after 12 months of inactivity and TPG pegs their value near 1.1 cents versus 2.2 cents for Bilt points.