Frontier Airlines Baggage Policy

About Frontier Airlines

Frontier is a prominent airline and offers the utmost convenience to all its passengers. Keeping that in mind, it has created a Frontier Airlines baggage policy which each passenger must adhere to. But scrolling through the website can be a hefty task. So, here comes a guide explaining everything you need to know about this airline. 

Founded in 1994, Frontier(F9) is a well renowned American brand and is a low-cost carrier airline of Colorado. In addition, the airline is headquartered in Denver and its primary hub is at Denver International Airport. As of now, it serves more than 100 destinations in the USA and over 31 international destinations. 

Baggage Allowance Policy

Before packing your luggage, it’s best that you learn about the baggage allowance guidelines of the airline. Below mentioned key points of Frontier Airlines baggage rule will help you learn about the allowed items in your luggage. 

• The checked baggage allowance and carry-on baggage will be available only on purchase. The charges will depend upon your flight origin, destination, and travel date.
• Passengers will be allowed one piece of personal item bag included in their ticket price on all flight routes. 
• All the luggage which crosses the limit of checked baggage allowance will be subject to excess baggage. 
• If in any case your luggage gets damaged or lost, the airline will provide complete assistance and compensation. 
• Household pets such as domesticated dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters or small household birds are allowed in the passenger cabin.

Carry-On Baggage Allowance 

• Each passenger is allowed one piece of personal item bag whose size must be of dimensions of 14″H X 18″W X 8″D. Your bag must be no larger than 14”X18”x8”.
• The personal item bag includes purses, totes, computer bags, briefcases, diaper bags and kid’s backpacks, as per Frontier Airlines baggage policy. 
• Carry-on baggage will be available on purchase and will be non-refundable. The charges will depend upon your flight origin, destination, and travel date.
• The maximum size for the baggage will be : 10″D x 16″W x 24″H and the maximum weight allowed must not exceed 35 lbs. 
• For those customers who purchase a carry-on bag, have an option to add-on Board First service by paying an amount of USD 6 – USD 10. Such an option lets you be among the first to board the plane and guarantee space for your carry-on bag in the overhead bin.
• Make sure you do not carry any fragile items in this baggage for your safety, as well as for the other passengers. 

Checked Baggage Allowance 

• Similar to carry-on baggage, the checked baggage is also available on purchase and is non-refundable. You are allowed to take one piece of checked baggage per passenger. The charges will depend upon your flight origin, destination, and travel date.
• The maximum size of luggage should be 62 linear inches (length x width x depth) including handles, wheels and straps. 
• The maximum allowed weight must not exceed 40 lbs for all ticket fares and flight destinations. 
• In case your luggage exceeds the allowed checked baggage limit, it will be categorized as oversize baggage. 
• Baggage weighing 100 or more pounds or exceeding 110 linear inches will not be accepted, with the exception of assistive devices or musical instruments.

Frontier Airlines Baggage Policy For Overweight and Oversize Bags

• As per Frontier Airlines baggage weight limit, the luggages crossing the limit of 62 linear inches will be categorized under oversize bags. Such bags will incur a fee of USD 75 per bag, per destination. The fee paid will be non-refundable.
• All the checked bags weighing over 50 pounds will be charged USD 75 per bag, per direction. Bags in excess of 100 pounds will not be accepted.
• The bags weighing 41-50 pounds will be charged USD 50 per bag, per direction for all passengers and ticket types. 

Special Baggage Allowance 

• The items which do not include clothing or other accessories are categorized as special baggage, as per Frontier Airlines baggage rule. 
• Such items include bicycles and Antlers, and will be subject to a baggage fee as decided by the airline. The fee will be non-refundable.
• The baggage charge for Antlers will be USD 100 and bicycles will be USD 75. The charge will be applied per bag and per direction.

Frontier Airlines Pet Policy

• Domesticated dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters or small household birds may be carried on flights within the United States with a charge of USD 99 per pet, per direction. For international destinations, only household dogs and cats are allowed. 
• Domesticated dogs and cats must be a minimum of 8 weeks of age. 
• The following species are never accepted: Large birds (e.g. parrots, macaws, cockatoos, birds of prey), rodents (including mice, rats, squirrels), beavers, ferrets, reptiles (including snakes), amphibians, spiders, and insects (and please, no lions, tigers, or bears).
• When traveling, the pet will only be accepted when the person transporting it presents all the required documents such as proof of vaccinations and a certificate of good health from both the city of origin and destination, in accordance with Frontier Airlines baggage policy.
• The pet must be boarded in the passenger cabin under full responsibility of its owner and must be seated in its pet container. You must keep the container under your feet or under your seat. 

Few things to know when traveling with a pet

• In addition to the travel container for your pet, you are allowed either a personal item (8”H x 14”W x 18”L) OR a carry-on bag (10”H x 16”W x 24”L). An additional fee will apply for the carry-on bag. They are not allowed to be checked as baggage.
• Be sure to look into the applicable laws, customs, and other governmental regulations, requirements or restrictions of the country, state or territory to which your animal is being transported. Also remember to obtain your pet’s required health documents.
• Frontier Airlines recommends that pets do not intake food or water within four hours of departure. The stress of traveling, the motion of the aircraft, and other factors could make your pet uncomfortable.

Frontier Airlines Baggage Allowance For Infants and Children

• Frontier Airlines allows infants from seven days old up to the child’s second birthday to fly free of charge in an adult’s lap. An adult traveling with an infant in lap may carry a second personal item, such as a diaper bag, free of charge.
• In accordance with Frontier Airlines baggage allowance, you can bring a stroller on board, but once you take it to the gate, it must be checked from there. The stroller will be checked in free of charge.
• You will not be charged a fee for checking a stroller, or a car seat. For your information, you can use the stroller in the airport, and the gate agent will check it at the gate. The stroller will be returned to you by the ramp agents at your destination so you can use it at the arriving airport too. 
• Children older than two years old must have a purchased ticket and fly in their own seat. For added security, these children may sit in FAA approved car seats or harnesses. Booster seats can be used during the flight but not during takeoff and landing.

A few tips to know about traveling with kids:

• Bring a well-stocked carry-on bag, including diapers, wipes, bottles, snacks, a sippy cup, a book or two, and some quiet toys. If the child is old enough, download a couple of educational videos onto an iPad. This is a great attention-holder.
• If you’re bringing electronics for your kids, make sure they are charged and ready to go before your flight. Comforting toys are great but keep other passengers in mind. Leave the noisy toys at home.
• Babies and young children do not know how to clear their ears to reduce the pressure during takeoff and landing so unless your child is asleep, you will need to help them. Frontier Airlines suggests a bottle for infants and gum or hard candy for older kids.  

A few things to know about traveling with lap infants:

• As per Frontier Airlines baggage policy, infants can travel for free, sitting on your lap from seven days old up to his/her second birthday. Please remember that a birth certificate may be requested for age verification purposes if the infants’ age appears questionable.
• Lap children may not sit in any seat that has an airbag seat belt installed which includes row 1 on most aircrafts.
• Two adults with two lap children cannot sit on the same side of a row because there are only four oxygen masks per every three seats.
• Only one child is allowed per adult lap. If you are traveling with two infants and you are the only adult in your party, you will need to purchase a ticket for them and have an approved car seat for the second child.

A few things to know about traveling with car seats and strollers:

• You may choose to purchase your little one’s own seat and use an approved car seat on the plane. 
• Airline’s seat widths vary, depending on the size of the aircraft. Minimum seat widths on the A319 and A320 aircrafts are 17.4” and on our A321 aircraft, minimum seat widths are 16.5”.
• Car seats cannot be placed in emergency exit rows, in the rows directly in front of or behind emergency exit rows, or in the very first row. It is also suggested that you place car seats in window seats so they do not impede access to the aisle by other passengers.

Frontier Airlines Baggage Policy For Damaged, Delayed, and Lost Baggage

Delayed Baggage 

• If in any case, your luggage gets delayed due to the airline’s fault, They will provide assistance and compensate for the same. 
• As per Frontier Airlines baggage policy, you can immediately reach out to the representative at the airport and report the delay to a checked item within 4 hours of arriving at your destination.
• If you were unable to report the delay issue at the airport, you can report the damage to our Central Baggage Office through the chat option or by filing the delayed baggage form.

Damaged Baggage

Received damaged baggage at the arrival airport? Then check out these highlights and understand what to do:

• If your bag is damaged, find a Frontier Airlines representative at the airport to report damage to a checked item within 4 hours of arriving at your destination.
• If you were unable or could not report a damage issue to a Frontier representative at the airport, you can report the same to the airline’s Central Baggage Office by filling out their damage baggage form.
• If you are at the airport, present your damaged bag so the agent can determine the liability. It’s important to keep in mind that the airline can’t be liable for normal wear and tear. This includes scratches, small dents, rips, tears, and general grime and dirt. 
• Frontier accepts no responsibility if your bag was clearly overstuffed beyond its capacity, in accordance with Frontier Airlines baggage rule. 
• They aren’t liable for the baggage carried in the passenger cabin of the aircraft (carry-on baggage).
• If the agent determines that Frontier was responsible for the damage, they will proceed with the next steps from there. 

Lost Baggage 

If you checked baggage was somehow misplaced, then here’s what you need to know:

• If you’re at the airport, let an airport agent know what’s happened. They can assist you with the next steps.
• If you are away from the airport, don’t worry! You can still take help and fill out the lost baggage form on the official website of the airline. 
• Missing items from your checked baggage must be reported within 24 hours of your flight arrival, as per Frontier Airlines baggage policy.

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