Frontier Airlines Media Baggage Policy Update

Frontier Airlines does not offer a dedicated media baggage rate. All media equipment is subject to the airline’s standard baggage fees, with no special pricing or exemptions for film, photography, or journalism professionals.

Standard Baggage Fees

• Carry-On Bag: From $59 (varies by route, booking time, and whether paid online or at the airport).
• Checked Bags (up to 40 lbs): Starting at $59 when purchased online, higher if paid at the airport.
• Overweight Bags (41–100 lbs): Additional $75–$100 surcharge per bag.
• Oversized Bags (over 62 linear inches): Additional $75 surcharge per bag.
• Bags over 110 linear inches or 100 lbs are not accepted.

Frontier’s baggage pricing is highly variable depending on when and how you pay (online at booking vs. at the airport). Always check your reservation for the exact rate.

What Media Professionals Need to Know

• There is no media exemption — expect to pay standard fees.
• Strict weight and size limits apply; overweight/oversize surcharges are enforced.
• Frontier is a low-cost carrier with unbundled pricing; nearly all extras (carry-on, seat selection, etc.) come at an added cost.
• Unlike legacy airlines, Frontier does not provide exceptions for credentialed media professionals.

Fly With Media’s Position

At Fly With Media, we are disappointed that Frontier Airlines does not provide a media baggage rate. This creates additional costs and logistics challenges for media crews, particularly those traveling with heavy or bulky equipment. We strongly encourage media professionals to plan carefully when flying Frontier and to consider other carriers if predictable media rates are a priority.

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