Spirit Airlines Adds Major Checked Bag Perk to Co-Branded Credit Card
Spirit Airlines has introduced a new perk for its Free Spirit Travel More Mastercard®, offering up to two free checked bags at up to 50 pounds each for primary cardholders on every trip booked through Spirit’s website or mobile app. The new benefit is part of a broader upgrade to Spirit’s loyalty program, which now includes improved rewards, exclusive travel perks, and more ways to redeem points. In addition to the checked bag allowance, cardholders can access priority check-in and boarding, complimentary space-available upgrades to Premium Economy and Spirit First, and a 25% rebate on in-flight food and beverage purchases made with the card. New cardholders are also eligible for a generous welcome offer of 50,000 bonus points and a $100 companion voucher after meeting purchase requirements.
Spirit Airlines' SVP and Chief Commercial Officer, Rana Ghosh, said, “Our most loyal Guests know they get the greatest value when they choose Spirit, and now the Free Spirit Travel More Mastercard makes flying with us even more rewarding. With two free checked bags, primary cardholders can enjoy more of what they love, including excellent value, great perks, and an elevated travel experience.”
The airline’s updated travel classes – Spirit First, Premium Economy, and Value – offer varying levels of service and flexibility to match different budgets and preferences. Spirit has received several accolades in 2025, including recognition as Best Airline Overall by WalletHub and the Diamond Award of Excellence by the FAA.
Learn more about the Free Spirit Travel More Mastercard® here.
Porsche Tops Customer Loyalty Rankings for Fourth Year Running
Porsche has once again secured its position as the top brand for customer loyalty among premium car owners in the 2025 J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Study. This marks the fourth consecutive year the German automaker has led the rankings in the luxury segment. The annual study evaluates whether customers stick with the same brand when purchasing or leasing a new vehicle, based solely on transactions at franchised new-car dealerships.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. President and CEO Timo Resch said, “Our customers are at the heart of everything we do as a company. For our customers to return to buy our cars again and again is truly gratifying and reflects the care, hard work, and dedication of thousands of employees, both at our headquarters in Atlanta and in our independently owned and operated Porsche Centers across the United States. Without them, these back-to-back awards would not be possible.”
The loyalty study, launched in 2018, draws on data from the Power Information Network, which includes transaction records from 16,000 dealerships across the U.S. It tracks consumer behavior across five categories: premium cars, premium SUVs, mass market cars, mass market SUVs, and trucks. The 2025 edition analyzed vehicle trade-ins and new purchases between September 2024 and August 2025, regardless of model year, to determine which brands best retain their customer base.
Gain more insights from the JD Power US Automotive Brand Loyalty Study here.
Blue Jackets and Hyundai Team Up to Support Pediatric Cancer Research
The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced a new partnership with Hyundai, marking the beginning of a collaboration centered around community outreach and pediatric cancer support. At the heart of the partnership is the Face-Off Program, a season-long initiative that transforms every face-off win at home games into a $50 donation toward pediatric cancer research and care, benefiting Hyundai Hope on Wheels.
Blue Jackets VP of Corporate Partnerships, Ryan Shirk, said, “We’re thrilled to welcome Hyundai as a Proud Partner of the Blue Jackets and to launch the Face-Off Program together. Pediatric cancer has been a pillar of our community efforts since our inaugural season, and this partnership builds on that legacy in a powerful way. It’s more than a sponsorship. It’s a shared commitment to making a difference for children and families across central Ohio.”
Hyundai Hope on Wheels, the nonprofit partner in this initiative, has already contributed over $277 million in research grants nationwide, including more than $5 million to Columbus own Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The collaboration was further celebrated with the organization’s signature Handprint Ceremony, where young cancer patients placed painted handprints on a Hyundai vehicle as a symbol of hope and resilience.
For more on the Blue Jackets Foundation and its ongoing efforts in the fight against pediatric cancer, visit here.
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Two Checked Bags Now Fly Free with Spirit Airlines' Free Spirit® Travel More Mastercard®
Porsche number one for customer loyalty among premium brand car owners in J.D. Power study
Blue Jackets announce Hyundai as proud partner, launch Face-Off Program to support pediatric cancer