First, measure your bag at home. Not just the main compartment, but the height with the top zipper expanded. Put it in your bathroom space and pretend it’s under a seat. If it doesn’t fit, you don’t bring it. Second, book your add-ons (carry-on or checked bag) at the same time you book your ticket. It’s the cheapest way to get from A to B with actual clothes.
Frontier Airlines Baggage Fees & Policy | Thrifty Traveler
Third – and this is the pro tip – wear your heaviest clothes on the plane. Boots, jeans, a jacket with pockets stuffed with chargers and snacks. No, you won’t look cute, but you will save $60 on a checked bag fee. And honestly, is anyone looking at you in the security line? No. They’re all judging each other’s bag piles.
The Final Verdict
Frontier’s bag policy isn’t about being fair – it’s about selling you the base product (a seat) and letting you build your own experience (at a cost). It’s like buying a car that comes without tires and then being charged extra for the option to roll. But if you know the rules, you can play the game.
Next time you book a flight with them, remember my gate-side shame. Measure, plan, and never assume that bag is included. Your fare covers exactly two things: the seat and the right to pay more. The rest is up to you – and the size of your under-seat bag.
