Frontier's checkout shows one low fare and then three bundles that cost more. The bundles look like upsells, and sometimes they are. But each one also removes change and cancel fees, which is often the most valuable part.
What each fare includes
| Basic | Economy | Premium | Business | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal item | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Carry-on | Paid | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Seat | Assigned at check-in, or paid | Standard seat | Premium seat (extra legroom) | UpFront Plus seat |
| Boarding | Later groups | Standard | Early, with overhead bin space | Early |
| Checked bags | Paid | Paid | Paid | Two, 50 lb each |
| Change and cancel fees | Up to $149 per direction | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Frontier Miles earned per $1 (no status) | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Bundle prices vary by route and date, so the only real comparison is the one on your checkout screen.
Economy: the one most people should price
A carry-on and a standard seat are the two extras most travelers buy anyway. If the Economy bundle costs about the same as adding those two separately, you get no change or cancel fees for free. On a basic fare, a change inside 60 days costs $149 each way (see Frontier change and cancellation fees).
Premium: legroom and early boarding
Premium adds an extra legroom seat and early boarding, so there is still room in the overhead bin for your carry-on. That matters most on full flights and for travelers over six feet.
Business: the bag bundle
Business is the only fare with checked bags, two at 50 lb each instead of the standard 40 lb, plus an UpFront Plus seat at the front of the plane. If you are checking two bags, price it against buying them separately; it often comes out close.
When to stay on Basic
- You can travel with only a personal item.
- You do not care where you sit. A free seat is assigned at check-in, and families with young children have their own seating rules (see our seat selection guide).
- Your plans are fixed, or the trip is more than 60 days away and you will decide before then.
A quick rule
Add up what you would buy anyway (bag, seat), then add $149 times your honest chance of changing plans. If that total is close to the bundle price, buy the bundle.
On the GoWild Pass, the fare is a penny but bags and seats are still extra; our GoWild bag fees guide covers what applies to pass bookings.
Quick answers
What is included in the Frontier Economy bundle?
A personal item, a carry-on bag, a standard seat and no change or cancel fees. It also earns more Frontier Miles than a Basic fare.
What is the difference between Frontier Premium and Business?
Premium adds an extra legroom seat and early boarding to Economy. Business adds two 50 lb checked bags and an UpFront Plus seat at the front of the plane.
Do Frontier bundles include free cancellation?
Yes. Economy, Premium and Business bundles have no change or cancel fee. Cancelling still returns a travel credit rather than cash, and fare differences apply to changes.
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