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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"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\u00a0Frontier 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\u00a0assigned aisle seat and $11.20 in taxes, and my free ticket cost me\u00a0a total of $95.20.\u00a0When 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\u00a0the usual adventure. I got\u00a0“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.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0do not think I will be\u00a0Flying 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 \u00a0when time to get off the plane.<\/p>\n
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