Flying Frontier Airlines from Austin to Las Vegas Tuesday was my first experience on the US based low cost carrier. I had originally booked this trip on Southwest Airlines, but decided to use those funds for a future trip. The Frontier flight times were a better match for my schedule, and I had a free round trip ticket available from using my Frontier Airlines MasterCard. This trip was the first one I have taken where I was required to actually pay for a checked bag, or carry on. Since I had to pay one way or another for my luggage, I decided to just check the biggest bag I had at a cost of $30 each way. Add $12 each way for an assigned aisle seat and $11.20 in taxes, and my free ticket cost me a total of $95.20. When I arrived at the Frontier ticket counter at the Austin Bergstrom Airport, there was only 1 person in front of me. I was able to quickly get my baggage tagged, and then dropped it off at the security scanner. I then proceeded through the security line, which was the usual adventure. I got “massaged” by the security guy post body scanner, and my laptop got pulled aside and tested for explosives. Usually my wife is the one that gets the special treatment, but this time I guess it was my turn.
Flying Frontier Airlines experience
The Airbus A319 arrived at the gate on time, and we were able to board the aircraft in a timely manner. My first impression when I got to my assigned seat was what the heck? This was the cheapest airline seat I have ever seen in my life. It was paper thin, stiff, and non reclinable. The tray table was the size of an envelope, and barely capable of fitting a can of soda and a cup. It was a very uncomfortable 2 hour and forty minute flight, to say the least. I’m definitely not looking forward to my return flight. I do not think I will be Flying Frontier Airlines again anytime soon. If I do, I’ll be sure to pick the upgraded seat, even though those are located in the front 3 rows. My preference is to seat in the rear of the aircraft, even though I regret it when time to get off the plane.
