Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is known for its affordable ticket prices, with customers paying additional fees for ancillary services such as luggage. The carrier has a lower weight limit for its checked bags than most competitors but allows specific items to come along for free.

Frontier Airlines' personal item policy

A singular personal item is the only piece of baggage included in every fare. According to Frontier Airlines' baggage policy, the maximum size for a personal item is 8 inches deep, 18 inches wide, and 14 inches high. This includes any handles, wheels, and straps.

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Items such as purses, totes, computer bags, briefcases, diaper bags, and kid's backpacks all fall under the "personal item" category.

The airline staff at the boarding gate reserve the right to check the size of any personal items, with the carrier's website confirming items larger than the allowed dimensions are subject to an additional charge.

Frontier Airlines' carry-on policy

Carry-on bags must be purchased for each leg of the journey but are included in select ticket bundles. Large backpacks, wheeled suitcases, and duffle bags must be no greater than 24 inches high, 16 inches wide, and 10 inches deep. Carry-on items also have a weight limit of 35 pounds (15.9 kg), and the measurements are again inclusive of wheels, straps, and handles.

Prices for carry-on bags vary based on when the bag is added to the booking. The cheapest time to add a bag is during the initial booking, with prices increasing again 24 hours before the flight and at check-in; the most expensive price is charged at the gate.

Frontier Airlines' checked bag policy

Frontier Airlines announced in 2022 that it was reducing the weight limit for checked bags from the industry standard of 50 pounds or 40 pounds (18.1 kg). A decrease of 20%. Bags weighing between 41 and 50 pounds will be charged $75 per bag in each direction, while bags between 51 and 100 pounds cost $100 each way. The airline does not accept bags over 100 pounds, except mobility devices and musical instruments.

Each passenger can check up to six items, reaching a maximum size of 62 linear inches (length x width x depth). There are additional charges for oversized bags, with items between 63 and 110 linear inches, subject to a fee of $75. Baggage exceeding 110 linear inches is not accepted, except for assistive devices.

Passengers can also check irregular items such as bicycles ($75), animal antlers ($100), and kayaks or canoes up to 15 feet. Traveling with pets in the cabin also incurs a $99 fee.

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There are several items passengers can bring that are exempt from baggage fees. Medical devices, including respiratory machines and mobility items such as wheelchairs, can be carried for no additional charge. Passengers traveling with small children can bring items such as breast pumps, strollers, car seats, and diaper bags.

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There are several ways to avoid baggage fees when flying with Frontier Airlines. The simplest option is to purchase one of the carrier's upgrade bundles. Both a checked bag and carry-on are included in the airline's "the PERKS" and "the WORKS" bundles, with the latter including additional features such as priority boarding and flight flexibility.

Frequent fliers can also save on baggage fees by acquiring Elite Status. No baggage perks come with Elite Stilver, but members who reach Elite Gold are provided with one complimentary carry-on bag. At Elite Platinum, the first checked bag is included for everyone on the booking, along with a pet fee waiver for the lead booker. The top tier, Elite Platinum, provides a second complimentary checked bag for everyone on the booking.

Members of the United States military on active duty are also allowed free checked bags. In addition to a free carry-on, servicemembers may check two bags for free and are not charged oversized and overweight baggage fees. Maximum size and weight restrictions may still apply.