Looking to save money on a flight? Pack light.
On Monday, Frontier Airlines announced that it would charge for overhead carry-on space on its planes: $25 at the time of booking; $30 during online check-in; $35 during check-in at the airport; and $50 at the gate. (The airline also said it was lowering its fares.)
Frontier, Allegiant and Spirit are among the domestic airlines with fee-based fare structures, with extra charges for amenities like baggage and reserved seating.
Frontier passengers who want to choose their own seat will have to pay a fee of $3 to $8 to claim a standard seat; from $5 to $15 for a select seat, so named for proximity to the front of the plane; and from $15 to $100 for a stretch seat, which offers more legroom; the fee is determined by the plane's route and the time at which the seats were reserved.
Frontier will choose a seat for passengers at no extra cost, but they should not expect to be seated anywhere near the front of the plane, where select and stretch seating options occupy every row through the first exit.
Frontier has been charging customers for checked bags since 2009. Rates now range from $20 to $75, depending on the number of bags checked. In-flight beverages like coffee, tea and bottled water have been $1.99 since last year. Baggage and seating charges will continue to be waived for elite level members of the airline's frequent flier program.
For those who prefer one-stop shopping, an all-inclusive Classic Plus ticket option is available, including a higher, refundable ticket price, one carry-on, one checked bag, a stretch seat and no change fees.
"With an unbundled product, customers can save even more by choosing to pay for only the products that they want, allowing them to customize their flight experience for each and every flight," David Siegel, Frontier's chief executive, said in a press release. "With today's further reduction in Frontier's amazing low fares" — an average of 12 percent less, according to the release — "our customers will find even greater value and our guaranteed lowest fare when they book at FlyFrontier.com."
The airline also has started a travel club called the Frontier Discount Den, which will offer reduced rates on baggage, seating and other deals to members, who must also be part of Frontier's frequent flier program to join. Early enrollment is recommended as the company will eventually be charging applicants a fee to do so.
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