Frontier Airlines Checked Baggage Info

From Frontier Airlines website: http://www.frontierairlines.com/frontier/plan-book/travel-info-services/baggage/checked-baggage.do

checked baggage
Let us handle your stuff. Here are the rules regarding checked baggage. If you are just carrying your bag with you, be sure to read and understand the rules for carry-on baggage. These rules apply only to flights operated by Frontier Airlines. Baggage fees may vary when traveling on codeshare flights operated by another carrier. Please refer to the operating carrier's website or reservations department for more information.

Frontier offers a unique way to purchase tickets called "AirFairs" that gives you the ability to purchase travel that includes the amenities you need or want. The table below shows the three AirFair ticket types available and the baggage allowance for each. To determine which fare type is best for your trip, check out our AirFairs tutorial that will ask you a few simple questions to point you in the right direction.

Economy Classic Classic Plus Summit, Ascent
1st $20 Free Free Free
2nd $20 Free Free Free
3rd and more (each) $50 $50 $50 $50

Active duty military personnel with ID (not including family members or traveling companions) will not be assessed bag fees, and media personnel may check bags and equipment for $25 each.

International
1st Item Free
2nd Item $20
3rd Item $50
4th Item $50
5th item and more (each) $100

For your security, please keep in mind the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screens all checked baggage. Unlocked bags can be examined quickly. Locked bags will be opened if necessary, and then resealed. You can find further information on the TSA website.
That being said, we highly recommend that you do NOT pack the following items in your checked bags:

•Cash
•Jewelry
•Electronics
•Laptop computers
•Fragile items
•Medications
•Car keys
•Important documents


codeshare
On codeshare flights, baggage allowances will be determined by the policy of the carrier on which the passenger's flight originates. On codeshare flights operated by Great Lakes Airlines, Frontier's baggage fees will apply.

size and weight issues
We know it's a weighty issue, but please remember items which exceed 62 linear inches (length + width + depth) or weigh more than 50 pounds will incur a fee. There is a $75 fee for bags exceeding these weight limitations and a $75 fee for exceeding the size limitation. These fees are charged separately and one item can incur multiple fees. You can read more about baggage in the Contract of Carriage (PDF).

We take the safety of our passengers and employees very seriously. Frankly folks, our employees have to lift and carry these bags to get them to your flight and we'd really like to keep those checked bags under 50 pounds each. And, as much as we'd like to help, we don't accept baggage that weighs more than 100 pounds or exceeds 110 linear inches (length + width + depth). If you need to transport items this large, please check with your favorite package delivery company. Thanks for your understanding of our policy.

be a sport with your sports equipment
As we mentioned in the checked baggage section, you may be entitled to a free baggage allowance. Keep in mind, to avoid incurring additional charges, each item can't exceed 62 linear inches (length + width + depth) and can't exceed a weight of 50 pounds. Many special items have a specific charge or require special packing.

Please see our baggage chart for more information.

early check-in rules
We understand that you might want to leave your bags with us and have more time to hang out before your flight, but you may only drop off your baggage up to four hours prior to flight departure. However, ticket counters may not open until two to three hours prior to scheduled departure in some of our smaller cities. Check Airport & Terminal info for ticket counter hours.

Please note that baggage check-in cutoff is 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure for domestic flights (flights within the United States) at most of our airports and 60 minutes prior to scheduled departure for international flights. Some airports have a 45 minute check-in cutoff. Please go to Airport & Terminal info for these exceptions.