Flight 2161 Frontier (2024)

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Why not to fly with Frontier? ›

Frontier only operates economy class seats, though its stretch seats recline and offer extra legroom. There is no Wi-Fi or in-flight entertainment and if you'd like drinks or snacks, you'll need to pay for them. Loyalty program.

Given their nature, we do not offer compensation for uncontrollable events beyond the re-accommodation on the next available Frontier flight. Alternatively, if your flight is canceled or delayed in excess of 3 hours, we'll provide you, upon request, a full refund of any unused portion of your ticket.

The same held true for cancellations with Frontier canceling 2.13 percent of all flights — the most in the country. JetBlue canceled the second most with 2.1 percent, followed by Spirit Airlines with 1.7 percent.

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We're also proud to provide flexible booking options so you can find the best price on cheap flights that work within your schedule. Add in free 24 hour cancellation on most flights and you'll be able to book your next trip with confidence.

When looking at both airlines' performance between July 2022 and July 2023, Spirit beats out Frontier as the most reliable option.

U.S. Airline Complaints Per 100K Passengers

Two ultra-low-cost airlines fared the worst for customer complaints. Frontier Airlines garnered 32.99 complaints per 100,000 passengers, more than twice as many as the next-worst airline, Spirit Airlines (14.76). Rounding out the bottom three was JetBlue Airways (13.32).

The analysis comes as the federal Department of Transportation announced that airlines must instantly give full cash refunds to passengers booked on canceled flights. Arriving in last place is Frontier Airlines, which has only a 67% on-time record. The airline also had 30.71% of its flights delayed and 2.13% canceled.

Will Frontier refund a cancelled flight? Absolutely, Frontier Airlines accepts refunds for cancellations at 1-844-987-7012 OR (UK) +44-186-434-0173 made within 24 hours of purchase. You will receive a 100% full refund right away.

Fifteen years later, Frontier was purchased by Republic Airlines. In 2013, Republic sold Frontier to Indigo Partners. Frontier Airlines is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and serves over 55 communities in the United States, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Over 3,000 employees contribute to over 275 daily flights.

In a Frontier Airlines review, Tripadvisor user Virginia M. said, "The one bad thing was that you're given nothing during the flight, not even water. No drink, no snack. Everything is for purchase and it's not cheap. I paid $3.50 for a can of soda, which is a bit much.

Is carry-on free on Frontier? ›

All passengers are entitled to one free personal item. Carry-on baggage is not included in your fare. You can purchase carry-on baggage at the time of booking and after booking.

Fares are valid for nonstop domestic travel in select markets Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Saturdays. Additional sale fares are available for travel on Mondays & Thursdays.

What about Frontier Airlines first class? Since Frontier is a low-cost carrier, it doesn't offer a first class option. If you're looking for something better than a regular seat, you'll want to purchase stretch seating when booking your flight. You'll get perks like more legroom, extra recline and early boarding.

Frontier lost out on a merger with Spirit after a deal between the two fell apart. But the airline still believes it will profit from JetBlue making the deal. The airline's senior vice president-commercial, Daniel Shurz, explained why in an interview with Travel Weekly.

We are the proud recipient of the Federal Aviation Administration's 2015 Diamond Award for maintenance excellence, and we were recently named the industry's most fuel-efficient airline by The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) as a result of superior technology and operational efficiency.

These strict standards set by the FAA are used for evaluations that certify airlines to carry passengers. The FAA even conducts research for commercial aviation safety which can be found on their website. Frontier Airlines complies with safety guidelines and has continued to follow industry regulations.

Our weight-saving tactics and modern, fuel-efficient fleet contribute to an average of 43% fuel savings compared to other U.S. Airlines.