Anyone fly Frontier Airlines? Nickel and Dime ya Airlines?

[crazy charlie]

Considering flying Frontier from Fla to Ny in Feb because Southwest does not
have any direct flights and no flights are under $200 pp one way. Frontier airlines had direct flights at too low to believe prices of $39 pp one way. After that you literally pay for every step you take.Pay for boarding, pay for seats, pay for luggage, pay for carryons, pay for assistance/inquiries,pay for check in. Sounds like a real nickel and dime that probably totals
out to the same $200 pp as Southwest..?? Anyone experience Frontier?? Charlie

 

[Scott Danforth]

Flew frontier often from TPA to MKE and back.

Take a small carryon that fits under the seat in front of you. This is your one personal. If you need more luggage, ship it to the hotel .

Check in early to pick a seat.

Dont pay for stuff you really don't need. Seriously, doesn't matter if you buy a "better" seat or not. Seats don't recline. The seat cushion is only 1/2" thick.

But you pay $39 for one way

It's a 0 frills airline just like Spirit and Allegiant. However usually on time, unlike Spirit or Allegiant

Frontier is the old Kimberly Clark paper company private airline that went consumer

 

[tpenfield]

The Admiral makes most of our travel arrangements. However, I restrict her to booking on the major carriers (American, JetBlue, Delta, United, etc.). I'm not sure you can travel that sort of distance (FL - NY) for that amount of money ($39), so you have to wonder . . . JMO

When the Admiral talks about saving money, I say "we should just stay home, that will save a ton".

 

[Scott Danforth]

If you take the flights without adding the frills, it's a helladeal. As soon as you buy anything, that is where the airline starts making money.

The low rates are seasonal and used to entice travel.

It's priced ala carte just like a new F150 on the lot. Base price ... Plus all the extras. Some people get the $34k pickup, some people add the extras to get the $95k pickup. With the same uncomfortable seats and slipping transmission

 

[DeepCMark58A]

I fly a lot if I had to do it on a limited budget I would not do it. The lines, lack of perks and the biggest issue is the other people in coach.

 

[redneck joe]

Ive done from nashville to tampa. When its just me, dont care where i sit. My back pack holds a couple changes of clothes and a weeks worth of underwear and socks.