It’s no secret that the seat you choose on board a plane has a direct impact on the passenger experience, especially on long-haul flights.
According to Frontier Airlines’ seat selection policy, this service is subject to a fee.
First Class Seats: These are located at the front of the aircraft. Thanks to their 2-2 configuration, they guarantee absolute comfort for passengers by offering extra legroom.
UpFront Plus Seats: Located at the front of the aircraft, in the first two rows. These are offered to passengers choosing the Business Class fare, with a guaranteed empty seat in the middle.
Premium (stretch) seats: These are located directly behind the UpFront Plus seats and offer optimal passenger comfort thanks to the extra legroom: 79 cm / 31″ instead of 71 cm / 28″.
Preferred seats: These are spacious seats located at the front of the aircraft.
Standard seats: These are located in the middle and rear of the aircraft and offer no special amenities.
How to choose your seat on a Frontier flight
On the airline’s website or mobile app, access your booking in the “Manage Trip” section.
Then, click on “Add Seats,” and you can view the cabin layout for your flight.
Select the seat you prefer and confirm your choice. If you do not meet the eligibility requirements for free seat selection, you will be charged the associated fee.
Fees associated with seat selection
For passengers who choose an Economy Class ticket with the base fare, they cannot select other seats during check-in unless they agree to pay a supplement:
When booking the flight (at least 24 hours before departure):
– Standard Seat: $5
– Premium Seat (offering more legroom): $16
When checking in online:
– Standard Seat: $7
– Premium Seat: $18
At the airport (at the counter or from the self-service kiosk) or by contacting the call center:
– Standard Seat: $16
– Premium Seat: $56
Seat selection for free on Frontier Airlines?
First of all, passengers must be informed that the selection of seats on Frontier is included in the prices:
– Economy Bundle: For reservations starting at $30
– Premium Bundle: For bookings starting at $50
– Business Bundle: For bookings starting at $100
Otherwise, by meeting certain conditions, you can choose seats free of charge on Frontier flights, namely:
– Having Elite status in the Frontier Miles SM loyalty program:
Elite 20K (Gold Level): from 4 hours before the flight
Elite 50K (Platinum Level): from 12 hours before the flight
Elite 100K (Diamond Level): From the opening of check-in
– Having a Frontier Airlines World Mastercard credit card
Once you’ve accumulated 2,000 miles through purchases made with your Frontier Airlines World Mastercard, you can select standard seats.
It’s also possible to select Premium or UpFront Plus seats, but this requires spending more miles.
Changing your seat selection after checking in
Even if you have already checked in, Frontier Airlines allows you to change your seat selection. The airline gives you the option to choose a different seat from those available at check-in.
Which seat to choose on your next trip with Frontier Airlines
The best seat in the cabin when flying with this American low-cost carrier depends primarily on the traveler’s priorities:
– Sitting together
For families traveling by plane, parents like to ensure they sit next to their children and vice versa.
For these passengers, the best way to guarantee a specific selection of seats is to purchase the seat selection option when booking, increasing your chances of finding empty rows.
– Disembarking first
For passengers wishing to avoid long lines to disembark the plane, here’s the best place to sit and be first off the plane:
The aircraft access stairs are always located on the left side of the aircraft. This configuration is used on all aircraft, from the smallest to the largest, with the doors being further apart on the left to facilitate passenger flow.
Aisle seats allow you to leave your seat without waiting for other passengers to get up. You have direct access to your luggage and can head straight for the exit. However, during the flight, the movement of other passengers can be disruptive.
– To sleep well on a plane
On a long flight, you’ll likely want to sleep, so it’s best to sit away from the aircraft’s engine noise.
In all airplanes, without exception, the engines are located in the rear section. Engine noise is therefore lower in the front, and wind noise is also less intense there. Consequently, the quietest seats are generally found in the front section of the aircraft.