The unique pricing plan at Frontier Airlines usually includes one complimentary personal item with the fares. Passengers should be aware that the ticket does not necessarily cover carry-on baggage. They can choose to buy carry-on baggage either when booking the ticket or at a later time if needed. Because of this adaptability, travelers can tailor their trips to their tastes and requirements. Each traveler can customize their journey with Frontier Airlines according to their needs, thus airlines attempt to provide transparent pricing and possibilities. Also, members with Elite Gold status or higher are entitled to a free carry-on bag. Remember, if you purchase a bundle, carry-on is also included. 

Learn more about the cost of carry-on bags here:

Baggage Allowance Breakdown

Baggage

Personal Item: One personal item is included in your fare. 

• The maximum size of a personal item must be 8”D x 18”W x 14”H including handles, wheels, and straps. 
• Personal items are checked during boarding. Any item that exceeds the specified dimensions will incur an extra fee.

Carry-On Bag: You can pay for a Carry-On Bag either during or after booking. It is non-refundable. 

• The maximum size of a Carry-On Bag must be 10″D x 16″ W x 24″H including handles, wheels, and straps. 
• Maximum weight should be 35 lbs.
• At the time of boarding, airlines will measure the dimensions of your 1 checked bag. Surcharges apply to items that exceed the permitted dimensions.

Checked Bag: The customer also has to pay for the checked bag. They can make payment during or after booking.

• Bags must exceed 62 linear inches in dimensions (including handles, wheels, and straps); additional fees may apply for bags that are too large.
• Before January 18, 2022, one had to pay 50 pounds for up to 22.6 kilograms.
• The maximum weight for tickets bought after January 18, 2022, and for travel that ends before March 1, 2022, is 50 pounds (22.6 kilograms).
• The maximum weight for tickets bought after January 18, 2022, and for travel after March 1, 2022, is 40 pounds (18.1 kilograms).
• Except for mobility aids, no bag will be approved if it weighs more than 100 pounds (45 kilograms) or more than 110 linear inches.

Oversized Checked Baggage: Oversized Checked Baggage costs $75 per bag. It is non-refundable. 

• There is a fee for bags with a length between 63 and 110 linear inches. No bag larger than 110 linear inches will be allowed.

Overweight Checked Baggage: Overweight Checked Baggage costs $50-$100 per bag. It is non-refundable. 

• There will be a $75 fee per bag, per direction, for tickets bought after May 11, 2023, for baggage weighing 41-50 pounds. The cost per bag, in either direction, for bags weighing 51-100 pounds is $100. Airlines will not take bags that weigh more than 100 pounds.
• There will be a $50 fee per bag, each direction, for tickets bought before May 11, 2023, for baggage weighing 41-50 pounds. The cost per bag, in either direction, for bags weighing 51-100 pounds is $100. Airlines will not take bags that weigh more than 100 pounds.

Antlers: Antlers cost $100 per bag. It is non-refundable. 

Bicycle: Bicycle costs $75 per bag. It is non-refundable. 

How to add bags or seats to reservation at Frontier?

Add seats and bags to Frontier during or after booking. If you have already purchased the ticket, follow the following steps to add seat and bag:

• Go to Frontier’s official website and navigate to the “My Trip” section.
• Enter “Last Name” and “Confirmation Code” and click on the “Search” button.
• Select the “Add Seat Selection” or “Add Baggage” option. Follow the steps as instructed.

At check-in, you can purchase baggage and seats:

Additional seats and checked bags can be added during online check-in within 24 hours before departure. Enter your “Last Name” and “Confirmation Code” into the appropriate fields in “My Trip” before clicking the “Search” button to check in for your trip. You can add more people to your flight, as well as more luggage when you check-in.

How to avoid Frontier bag fee?

You don’t need to panic if you get lost in the labyrinth of a Frontier bag fee; there are ways to cut down on those pesky extra charges. Give it a try: 

• Skip the carry-on and pack efficiently to fit everything into a personal item. Utilize space-saving packing techniques and consider buying toiletries at your destination.
• It is wise to pay for baggage at the time of booking. During this time, the price of goods is lowest and there is a lot of time to find out the game for packing. Baggage fees will increase once you complete your purchase. If you decide you don’t want it later, you can end up paying over $20 more per bag.
• By purchasing specialty fare, maximum savings can be made on goods and other facilities. Frontier Airlines offers two special fare bundles “the WORKS” and “the PERKS” to its customers. Both options are available only on round-trip airfares as well as one checked bag and one carry-on bag for each traveler on your reservation. With these bundles, you can save money on baggage and get other benefits like priority boarding and seat selection—assuming your checked luggage isn’t overweight or enormous. You can save more than $100, depending on your travel destination and the amount of baggage you want to bring. A specialty fare may be more expensive, but it may be worth it if you know you can fit all your bags into one carry-on or one checked bag. If you’d rather not buy a bundle but still want to choose your seat, that’s perfectly OK. However, if you’re not sure you’ll need the extra baggage, a bundle might not be worth it. Make sure you look at all your flight booking alternatives to choose the one that will fit your budget the best.
• You can also avoid the Frontier bag fee by joining myFRONTIER loyalty program. Under this program, if a passenger has flown up to 20,000 miles on Frontier, he becomes an elite member of Frontier. Passengers get free carry-on bags on every flight. If you have hit 100,000 miles, you’ll be able to get a free checked bag and obtain the Elite 100,000 rank.
• Remember to bring your military ID to check in if you are an active duty military personnel. All military personnel, whether on active duty, in the reserve, or the National Guard, are exempt from Frontier Airlines’ baggage costs for one carry-on and two checked bags. It gets better: as long as your first two bags don’t exceed the maximum limitations, you won’t have to pay any oversized or overweight costs. Members of the armed forces and their immediate families are not eligible for these benefits.

Final Word

Frontier Airlines is known for its unique pricing plan that includes a free personal item with fares. However, it does not include carry-on baggage or rather passengers have to pay for carry-on baggage either during or after booking. Elite Gold status or higher receives a free carry-on bag, and purchasing a bundle includes carry-on. Frontier Airlines is committed to providing a hassle-free and personalized travel experience for its customers by offering clear pricing and customizable alternatives.

Also Read: Can I Cancel A Frontier Flight Without Penalty?

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