Frontier Airlines is part of Republic Airways, and as of June 2010 operates more than 500 flights daily from its international hubs at Denver, Milwaukee and Kansas City. It flies to more than 70 destinations in the United States, Mexico and Costa Rica. Though the airline prides itself on its affordability and flexibility, its baggage conditions are in line with industry standards.
The primary regulator for baggage at all U.S. airlines is the Transportation Security Administration. Though Frontier can establish rules that are more restrictive than the TSA, it cannot relax that organization's regulations. For example, the airline may prohibit the transport of firearms, even if allowed by the TSA. It may not, however, allow prohibited weapons.
You can carry on one pieces of baggage that does not exceed 49 linear inches, with a maximum of 9.5 inches high, 15.5 inches wide and 24 inches long. Bags must weigh less than 35 pounds and fit in the overhead bin or under the seat. In addition, you can bring personal articles such as a coat, handbag, umbrella, briefcase, infant bag or laptop.
Checked baggage incurs a fee that increases with the number of bags. However, you can waive these fees if you are a member of the airline's frequent flyer program. On international flights, the first two checked bags are free. Frontier recommends unlocking bags for security inspection and not packing valuable items such as jewelry, cash, electronics or computers. Bags must be 62 linear inches or less in size, and weigh 50 pounds or less, or they incur excess baggage fees.
Frontier imposes additional rules and fees for items that do not fit neatly into standard baggage. For example, bicycles must be stored in durable cases with the handlebars turned sideways and the pedals removed. A $50 fee is charged (as of June 2010). A golf bag with clubs and shoes counts as one item, but can incur a fee if it exceeds standard baggage size and weight limits.
Frontier can reimburse you for lost or damaged baggage up to the limits specified in the Contract of Carriage, but only for the fair market value of the goods (and not their replacement value). The baggage cannot contain anything from a list of excluded items such as works of art, video equipment, musical instruments or computers. You must show any damages to the airline agent, who will determine liability.
