Frontier Airlines Carry On Guide
Have questions about your Frontier Airlines Luggage Sizes, Weight & Restrictions? YES
With all the Frontier Airlines rules and regulations, it would be GREAT to the have answers about weight limits and restricted items before jumping on your Frontier Airlines Flight.
Read below your more information on Frontier Airlines Luggage Sizes, Weight & Restrictions:
- 1 FREE Hand Carry on
- 10″ height x 16″ width x 24″
- MAX 15.8 kgs (35lb) Weight
- 1 FREE personal item
Regardless of your Fare Option, is allowed to carry on one personal item for free.
More information at: flyfrontier.com
Frontier Airlines Sizes and Restrictions
A carry-on bag must not exceed 10″ height x 16″ width x 24″ length, inclusive of all handles, wheels, and straps, and the bag can’t weigh more than 35 pounds.
A carry-on bag must fit underneath the seat or in an enclosed overhead.
If you have an Economy Fare and arrive at the gate with a carry-on bag that exceeds the allowable dimensions (10″ height x 16″ width x 24″ length), you will be charged $50 to gate check the bag.
All carry-on baggage is subject to inspection by airport security and our personnel.
Frontier Airlines Personal Item Policies
Everyone is allowed to take one personal item onboard every Frontier flight on any Fare Option with no additional fee.
You may carry-on one personal item that fits under the seat. This item must not exceed 18″ x 14″ x 8″ in dimension, inclusive of all handles, wheels, and straps.
Personal items include:
- Handbag, purse, or pocketbook
- Backpack
- Briefcase
- Laptop computer, with or without a bag
All personal items are subject to inspection by airport security and personal
Frontier Airlines Exempted Items
A few items may be allowed to be carried on a flight for free by all passengers in addition to their one personal item. These items include:
- Assistive devices for qualified passengers with special needs
- Canes, crutches, braces etc
- A coat or wrap
- Infant/child diaper bag
- Infant/child safety seat used to transport an infant/child
- A reasonable amount of reading material
- A foot rug (3′ x 2′ maximum) for use during prayer
More information at: flyfrontier.com
More information at: TSA list
Frontier Airlines Carry-On Bag Fees and Policies
Frontier Airlines Carry-On Fees
Carry-On Baggage Fees vary based on the type of Fare Option you purchase and for EarlyReturns members with Summit and Ascent level status. Carry-On Bag fees also vary based on the point where a carry-on bag is purchased.
| Carry-On Bag Point of Purchase |
Economy | Classic Plus |
Summit & Ascent |
| FlyFrontier.com — at time of initial travel purchase | $25 | Free | Free |
| FlyFrontier.com — when Managing existing Reservations prior to travel | $25 | Free | Free |
| Frontier Reservations Call Centers — at time of initial travel purchase | $25 | Free | Free |
| FlyFrontier.com — during online check-in | $30 | Free | Free |
| Frontier Reservations Call Centers — when Managing existing Reservations prior to travel | $35 | Free | Free |
| Airport check-in — available at ticket counter or self-service kiosk | $35 | Free | Free |
| Airport departure gate | $50 | Free | Free |
TSA Carry-On Regulations
Frontier Airlines are bound by some legal rules regarding carry-on bags. As stated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), “Prohibited items are weapons, explosives, incendiaries, and include items that are seemingly harmless but may be used as weapons
You may not bring these items to security checkpoints without authorization
More information at: TSA list
Frontier Airline Carry On Summary
More Info on Frontier Airways Policy
- More information at: flyfrontier.com
- More information at: TSA list
I’m new to flying. Need clear instructions about rules for luggage, and any other info that would be helpful.
Thank you, Dale