Spirit Airlines has reportedly banned a TikTok user for two years after he posted a video showing how to bypass the airline's carry-on baggage policy. The user, known as @Robkallday on TikTok, shared the clip in September, demonstrating how to edit a digital boarding pass to falsely indicate payment for a carry-on bag.
In the video, @Robkallday displayed his boarding pass in a PDF editor, changing the 'carry-on bag' field from '0' to '1'. He claimed in the caption that he did not actually attempt the hack, stating, 'Didn't actually do this, my bag fits.' However, the airline took action after the video gained attention.
In October, @Robkallday posted a follow-up video showing a letter he allegedly received from Spirit Airlines. The letter accused him of creating content that encouraged fraud, noting that he also advised viewers on which mobile app to use for the scam. Spirit stated that his actions caused 'financial detriment' to the airline.
The letter informed @Robkallday that he was banned from flying with Spirit for at least two years and barred from entering Spirit facilities. It warned that any tickets purchased during the ban would be forfeited without refund, and that entering Spirit premises would result in trespassing reports to law enforcement.
After the two-year suspension, @Robkallday may request reinstatement by writing a letter providing 'unequivocal assurance' of future compliance with Spirit's policies. Spirit Airlines' current policy includes one personal item per fare, such as a laptop bag or purse, with additional charges for larger carry-on bags.
