Sport Investors League
  • Politics
  • Stocks
  • Investing
  • Business

Sport Investors League

  • Politics
  • Stocks
  • Investing
  • Business
Business

Frontier Airlines does away with change fees in budget airline pricing overhaul

by admin May 19, 2024
May 19, 2024
Frontier Airlines does away with change fees in budget airline pricing overhaul

Frontier Airlines said it will stop charging customers a fee to change their flights, taking a page from larger competitors as the Biden administration issues stricter rules targeting so-called “junk fees.”

The change is part of an overhaul announced on Friday of the budget airline’s longtime pricing model, which brings customers in the door with eye-catching low base fares but charges a fee for everything else such as seating assignments and carry-on baggage. That model is shared by fellow discounter Spirit Airlines.

Frontier said it will start offering packages that include some of those add-ons, among others, such as early boarding. While some fares will still allow travelers to add on options a la carte, “we expect that option to be a minority of customers,” Frontier CEO Barry Biffle told CNBC.

A new “economy” bundle that comes with a carry-on and a seat assignment will start at $30 more than a basic fare, while a “premium” bundle that offers those perks plus earlier boarding will be $50 more than the basic fare. For at least $100 more than a basic fare, “business” bundle travelers will also be able to check two bags and get a seat at the front of the plane with more room.

Last month, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a final rule that requires airlines to tell customers about fees, including those for checked or carry-on baggage, up front, a change the DOT said would save travelers more than half a billion dollars a year.

Frontier currently charges up to $99 to change flights if the change is made within a week of the trip, according to the airline’s website. Larger rivals Delta, American and United scrapped change fees during the Covid-19 pandemic for travelers who were booked in standard economy class and above. Southwest Airlines does not charge customers to change their tickets.

“The truth is the big four [U.S. airlines] all have no change fees on the majority of their products, so we were not as desirable,” Biffle said. He said change fees were a “top complaint” of travelers. Travelers who buy the cheapest option on Frontier will still have to pay to change their flights.

Frontier also said flight credits would be valid for 12 months, up from three months, starting with tickets issued on Friday, and that it will reintroduce live phone support for travelers flying within 24 hours or to elite members of its frequent flyer program.

This post appeared first on NBC NEWS

0
FacebookTwitterGoogle +Pinterest
previous post
Some consumers are punting big purchases like pools and mattresses
next post
​Tech 5: CME Lays Plans for Spot Bitcoin Trading, Google Unveils New Products at I/O​ Event

Related Posts

Willow Bay and Bob Iger to take controlling...

July 19, 2024

It wasn’t the endless shrimp that pinched Red...

May 25, 2024

Tesla investors want Elon Musk to answer questions...

January 31, 2025

Paramount merger sparks concern among movie theater owners

July 10, 2024

Walmart is using its own fintech firm to...

June 11, 2025

Novo Nordisk to build $4.1 billion North Carolina...

June 27, 2024

TD Bank pleads guilty in money laundering case,...

October 11, 2024

Recalled cucumbers linked to at least 449 illnesses...

August 17, 2024

Elon Musk and investors offering $97.4 billion for...

February 12, 2025

Netflix ad-supported tier has 70 million monthly users...

November 14, 2024

    Get free access to all of the retirement secrets and income strategies from our experts! or Join The Exclusive Subscription Today And Get the Premium Articles Acess for Free


    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Recent

    • White House move to cancel $4.9B foreign aid with ‘pocket rescission’ blasted as illegal

      August 30, 2025
    • Meet the radical anti-Israel activists joining ‘Squad’ Dem Tlaib at Detroit confab

      August 30, 2025
    • Abbott signs Texas redistricting map into law, securing major GOP victory ahead of 2026 midterms

      August 30, 2025
    • Witkoff meets Ukraine officials in New York ahead of emergency UN Security Council meeting: ‘Very productive’

      August 30, 2025
    • Senators demand oversight, reject vaccine guidance as illegitimate as CDC turmoil rages

      August 30, 2025

    Categories

    • Business (1,091)
    • Investing (2,941)
    • Politics (3,589)
    • Stocks (1,155)
    • About us
    • Contact us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Disclaimer: sportinvestorsleague.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

    Copyright © 2025 sportinvestorsleague.com | All Rights Reserved