Can I get away with not paying for a carry-on Frontier?


Can I get away with not paying for a carry-on Frontier? If you purchase a basic fare, you will have to pay for your carry-on bag on Frontier flights. Elite members and passengers who purchased The WORKS or The PERKS fare receive a free carry-on bag in addition to their free personal item.


Why would TSA check my carry-on?

Carry-on Baggage Screening in Standard Lanes TSA screens approximately 3.3 million carry-on bags for explosives and other dangerous items daily. Here's what to expect when taking your carry-on bag through security screening next time you fly.


Can you bring a pillow on Frontier?

Measurements for a personal item on Frontier are 8x18x14. Collectively, this is only 10 inches less than the maximum measurements for a carry-on bag. Frontier suggests that personal items are typically small purses or neck pillows, but I knew that I could make my personal item function as my carry on.


Can you get away with not paying for a carry-on bag Frontier?

Do you have to pay for a carry-on bag on Frontier? If you purchase a basic fare, you will have to pay for your carry-on bag on Frontier flights. Elite members and passengers who purchased The WORKS or The PERKS fare receive a free carry-on bag in addition to their free personal item.


What is the difference between a carryon and a personal item?

Backpacks, totes, and crossbody bags are typically considered personal items too. The key to remember is it must be able to fit underneath the seat in front of you. A carry-on is a type of hand luggage that you bring into the plane cabin with you and is larger than a personal item.


How does Frontier decide who gets bumped?

The DOT said airlines decide on their own who gets bumped, but those decisions are based on a few different factors – things like how much you paid for the ticket when you checked in, and whether you're a frequent flier will all come into play in deciding whether you get to keep your seat.


Does Frontier really check bag size?

According to Frontier's website, your personal item will be checked during boarding and is subject to an additional charge if it's larger. Frontier will also weigh and measure your checked bags when you check in, so make sure your checked bags meet the size and weight requirements.


Why not to fly with Frontier?

Frontier serves many of it's destinations only once (or twice) daily. This is bad when your flight is delayed or canceled, since it means that they can't just put you on the next flight and get you there a few hours late.


Can I wear a backpack and have a carry-on?

You are permitted to bring a backpack in addition to your carry-on baggage provided that the backpack does not count as a personal item and that it satisfies the size and weight requirements for carry-on luggage.


Can I bring a purse and a backpack on Frontier Airlines?

Passengers may board a Frontier flight with one small personal item, such as a purse, tote bag, computer bag, or small backpack. The maximum size for a personal item is 8 x 18 x 14 inches, including handles, straps, and wheels.


Will Frontier split up families?

When one or more of the passengers on a reservation are 13 years of age or younger, Frontier will guarantee adjacent seats for the child or children and an accompanying adult (over age 13) at no additional cost for all fare types subject to limited conditions specified below.


Can I bring a backpack if it says no carry-on?

In general, your personal item should be smaller than your carry-on and under the specific airline's carry-on dimensions, allowing it to fit under the seat in front of you. In most cases, backpacks are considered personal items as long as they fit under the seat in front of you.


What happens if your personal item is too big?

Usually, many airlines won't check every carry-on but will instead go for ones that look oversized. If your luggage does not fit in the sizer, you might have to pay a checked bag fee along with the gate checking fee and have your bag transferred to the airplane's cargo.