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Frontier Airlines is an airline founded in 1994 that provides low-cost air travel across the United States and select international destinations. Based in Denver, the airline offers direct routes and online booking options.
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Reviewed Dec. 30, 2016
I used to love this airline but on a recent flight with my family from Denver to Dallas the airlines somehow 'lost my wife's and children's luggage'. Multiple attempts to retrieve or even locate the baggage have been thus far unsuccessful! If you have a choice whatsoever, DO NOT FLY FRONTIER!!! Ever!!! They need to go out of business. They don't care about the customer at all! Businesses like this one need to be held accountable for their behaviors.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2016
These guys have got to be the worst airline I have ever had the opportunity to try flying. They not only cancelled my flight but around several hundred flights nationwide because they didn't schedule their people properly and because they had an internal strike going on at the same time. They will blame it on weather and flat-out lie to the customer. Their only recourse was to cancel the 200 dollar ticket. Thank god I was one of the smart few who went immediately to Southwest online ticket sales and managed to find a flight for $600. Should have flown them from the get go. Frontier is an absolute joke. DO NOT FLY THEM.:)
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2016
Flight was 4 plus hours delayed. (NO BAD WEATHER). However, we we're told to still show up at our gate at the scheduled flight time because Frontier was working on fixing the problem. Sat on the airplane for 30 plus minutes after finally being allowed to board the plane. Someone on the loud speaker apologized for the delay but Frontier wanted to be sure that all of the luggage made it on the plane so as soon as it was all on we would take off. Landed in Phoenix to find out that our luggage DID NOT make it. Filed a claim to have the bag delivered the next day, which I was told would happen.
Two days went by and I received a phone call at 1:00 pm asking for a delivery address and I was told it would be delivered within a 4-6 hour window. The bag did not come and no phone call letting me know why it did not come. The following day, I received another phone call asking where the bag could be delivered. I informed the lady that I had received a phone call the day before also asking for the delivery address. The lady laughed and said, "I don't know how that could have been delivered since I have the bag here with me." I said, "Whatever."
It's been four (4) days since I had arrived in Phoenix and had not had my bag still at that point. She informed me that they do not deliver on Sundays but that it would come on Monday. I was leaving to go back home on Tuesday, which would mean I had spent my entire trip without my luggage. After having a family meeting, my son in law and daughter decided to drive back to the airport to pick the bag up. They did so only to be told that they had no idea where the bag was. It wasn't at the airport, we were told. At that point, WE HAD HAD IT!!!
Finally, they were given an off site storage address which again they had to drive to, and searched through a sea of bags to find mine. They were successfully!!! But I am not happy. I WILL NEVER, NEVER, NEVER FLY FRONTIER AIRLINES AGAIN. I will tell everyone I know, not to fly frontier airlines!!! SO UNPROFESSIONAL AND FRONTIER AIRLINE EMPLOYEES DO NOT CARE ABOUT YOU!!!
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2016
This is worst customer service I have ever experienced. They have the worst attitude and talk so rudely as if you are flying for free. I am very dissatisfied with this customer service at the Las Vegas airport front desk from the person named JASON and I would not recommend flying with Frontier Airlines. The employees here are not at all at the same page with difference in opinions about their airline policy and needs to be well trained on how to be polite and courteous to their customers.
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2016
Canceled our flight 1/2 before we were to board. Had to book another airline, rent a car to drive 5 hours to another city and leave 8 hours later. Then for our return flight we went to check in 24 hours before departure to find out they had refunded our entire flight two days earlier by mistake and we now did not have flights back on Dec. 23 as planned for the 6 of us. Offered no help except to say we did get a refund - one that we did not ask for and they made an error in doing, so we now could not get home for Christmas.
Had to book another flight, leave for the airport literally 2 hours after booking (2 AM in the morning driving in ice and snow) to make it to our new Delta flight which flew into Ft Lauderdale although our car was in Orlando where Frontier was suppose to have brought us. Needless to say we rented another car to drive from Ft Lauderdale to Orlando to drive home to Tampa. NEVER EVER EVER would I book on this airline and this was our first time ever "flying" with them. Our cheap airline tickets thru Frontier ended up costing us a bundle as we flew American to Denver and Delta home and had to rent two cars and lost almost 2 days in Breckenridge!
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2016
We arrived to the airport an hour before a domestic fight. There was no wait at security and we arrived at the gate at least 30 minutes before they started boarding the plane. We were in zone 3 out of 4 zones but because of the size of our carry-on the gate agent asked us to wait before boarding the plane. Since we prepaid for assigned seats we didn't think much of it. When almost everyone else boarded we prepared to board when the gate agent said they oversold the flight and they only have one seat left. He offered 4X the cost of one of the tickets plus seats on the next day's flight. When we got back to the ticket counter to collect the offer, they refused to pay. They claimed that we were late and that's why we were bumped. Shameful!
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2016
DO NOT FLY FRONTIER. I drove 2.5 hours to the airport on December 18. Flight was delayed 4 hours due to "weather." After that they said the plane had landed, but the flight crew had timed out, so they were looking for a pilot; how can an airline not know when the crew would "time out" and plan accordingly with another crew? Long story short, the next flight would leave in the morning and they would give out hotel and meal vouchers. I paid $120 for a 7 hour hotel stay, and at the gate the Frontier employee said she could not give out vouchers and gave me a number to call. I called the number, multiple times because of hours on hold.
When I spoke with someone they said they can’t give out vouchers over the phone and I would need to go to the airport. They also said no vouchers would be given due to the flight being canceled for weather; I watched dozens of other flights leave the airport; it was not due to weather. I am sure I do not have to explain all of the headache that a day-long cancelation brings. Frontier is horrible. No customer service. Does not even provide passengers with accurate information. I will never fly Frontier again, and I will tell everyone to beware. DO NOT FLY FRONTIER!!!
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2016
Have you ever read Frontier's customer service policy? That is the first part of the lie. We booked our flights in July from Denver to Las Vegas for Christmas. The price seemed right plus we wanted to have everything paid for before we left. Our flight was $176.00 for each person (3 passengers) plus $250.00 for the checked luggage. We found this out after we had booked our flight. To cancel the reservation it would cost $100.00 per each person and only be issued as a credit to use on a later flight - really?? Needless to say we kept our reservation - what a mistake.
The day of flying, I am told by a co-worker that we had to also pay for our carry-on luggage, having never flown with Frontier and already paying 250.00 I thought this was probably not true. So I get on the website and sure enough, carry-on luggage has to be paid for. If you pay for it before your flight, they give it to you for 50% off - WOW!!!! $225.00 after the 50%, we can carry on 3 bags, board in Zone 1, what is the purpose, it's assigned seating.
After an hour delay due to staffing issues we are getting on the plane. When we board we end up waiting another hour for a flight attendant. Really, because there are 3 pilots sitting in the seats next to us visiting with another flight attendant that is catching a plane. Our flight attendant tells us that she didn't usually do the flight we were on but was helping since a bunch of the staff walked off the job 3 days prior. This information does not make you feel real safe. Then the flight attendant that comes on board doesn't buckle up during take off or landing. She is sitting on the jump seat in front of me. She doesn't smile or talk. This is part of your job!! No communication from pilot as to what is going on. Never did anyone check to see if I had paid for carry-on and what is the purpose of the overhead compartment.
Upon landing in Las Vegas we tried to speak with Frontier customer service but it is closed. We try to file a claim online but it times you out before you can file.On our way back to Denver, I thought it was just a fluke going to LV and it would be better on our return flight. WRONG!!! An hour late again - this time weather. Then we finally get on and our flight attendant has the personality of a rock. He will not let us put anything in the first 2 overhead compartments due to being reserved for the 1st and 2nd rows. We are in the 3rd. Funny but NO ONE ever sat in the first 2 rows. When we land we sit on the tarmac for 58 mins due to no parking spots. The pilot told us that it would be about 15 mins. Wrong again. They never asked if we needed anything or communicated what the delay was. People were getting upset.
Now we are waiting for our luggage. No one is in line with customer service so I went to make a claim about my duplicate charge. I am told to call the 800 number, which I tell her I have done 3 different times and was placed on hold for 47 min, 29 mins and 67 mins. She tells me she can't help me and thanks me for not yelling at her. I asked why the luggage was taking so long 20 plus mins at this point. She says that they have between 20 and 45 mins to get our luggage. Really!!! After an hour we are still waiting and people are getting mad. When one passenger asked rather forceful where the luggage was he was told they would call security - which they did. Then we were told that they hadn't even downloaded our luggage yet - whatever that means.
Kids are crying, a family is trying to get with their family because of a death, people are tired. Security is standing by with their hands on their guns. OMG. "Just get us our luggage." A booking supervisor was called to help which she just made it worse. NO customer service skills not to mention the customer service reps are now yelling at us. They finally admit that they don't know if our luggage was even in Denver or had left with the plane. We were offered $25.00 refund to be used in the next 3 months on Frontier. They couldn't give refunds but we could leave our luggage and they would send it to us in the next 7 business days. Between the time on the tarmac and waiting for our luggage, it was longer than the whole flight took. I will NEVER EVER fly Frontier and I will tell everyone I know. The treatment that we received and lack of respect was uncalled for. Maybe they all should re-read their customer service policy and procedure.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2016
I've flown Frontier 10+ times in the last year and a half. I love the great prices. I've flown to Vegas for $39, Orlando $45, Ft Myers for $59, Denver for $29... I now go on vacation all the time. That being said, I was one of the people with canceled flights out of Ft Myers December 19 & 20 2016. Two days in a row my flight was canceled. (I ended up flying back on Allegiant). Although I feel that the cancellation could have been handled in a better way, I am not going to stop flying Frontier. I have never had an issue before. They provide me with a flight for a great price. Yes I have to buy my own peanuts and If I check a bag it cost $25-30 dollars, but I cannot resist a weekend away for a cheap price. I hope they fix whatever problems going on because they have really changed my life in a great way.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2016
Flying out of Denver to Houston on 12/17/16, a Saturday at 8:40 a.m. Checked the flight status upon leaving my Brother's house and it stated "on time". It has snowed probably 8 inches overnight, but being raised in Denver and visiting a lot of times in the snow, airlines rarely have an issue unless it is over a foot and then flights are just delayed. At the airport the check line was very long and someone mentioned a cancellation so I went to the board and saw that our flight had been cancelled. After an hour of standing in line we get to the line and Frontier states, "Sorry we can't get you out until Monday." Monday? I have to work on Monday. So I left the line in disgust to think about the situation.
Called Frontier, was on hold for 1 hour and 53 minutes until some worthless idiot from the Philippines stated they couldn't get me out now until WEDNESDAY and that they would refund me the cost of the flight, like a robot. I said, "You damn right." $1,161.00 dollars later, we were on a flight on United leaving at 10:20 p.m. Still have not seen my refund. And I want the WHOLE flight refunded... Who does this? I used to LOVE Frontier! They used to have the greatest seats and TVs and now it's like flying in a hollow shell. The seats are so cheap it is laughable. Not sure what happened, but will NEVER, EVER fly them again. I hope they tank!
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2016
I booked Frontier Airlines off of Expedia, which usually gives the lowest price/excellent quality for air travel, hotels, car rental, etc. I checked in my flight, Dec 23, 12 hours prior. FIRST, I had to pay $35 for a checked bag and $40 for one carry-on bag! If I wanted to choose my seat, then add $25.!! (And these were their discounted fees if you check in online!) The "nickel and diming" continued on the flight, where all drinks -- water/Soda/juice were $2.99 each! The overpriced, garbage snacks were ridiculous, too! The flight attendants could care less about your comfort. I had to sit next to a man with severe body odor mixed with cheap men's cologne. The smell permeated across the seats and people were holding their noses. I thought I was going to vomit -- it made me so nauseous/sick!
When I kept getting up to stand near the restroom, I expressed my discomfort to the flight attendant... And she laughed. Did NOTHING. I cancelled my return flight and will be requesting a full refund -- the heavily accented customer service girls had the nerve to charge me $99 to cancel and offered me "credit." WHY WOULD I WANT CREDIT ON AN AIRLINE I WOULD NEVER DARE FLY AGAIN??? I predict bankruptcy. Worse experience flying during the holidays!
Reviewed Dec. 25, 2016
Frontier airlines is the worst airline I have ever flown with. From Orlando to Colorado our flight was delayed an hour and a half and then when returning to Orlando from Colorado, our baggage along with the rest of the passengers on our flight had to wait an hour for our luggage to arrive. After reading all of the news articles about frontier airlines and their cost-cutting techniques and the strikes going on against them, I WILL NEVER FLY WITH THEM AGAIN! And I will tell everyone else About my horrific experience with frontier airlines. Someone please replace the president of this airline. He/She doesn't know what the heck they are doing.
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2016
I have not left Portland Airport yet and this "low-cost airline" has already charged me 25% more of the cost of the plane ticket for a carry on bag and a crappy middle seat. I could have saved more money just booking directly with Any other airline. I have flown with Hawaiian Airlines for years and they do not have any of these hidden fees. This is my first and last time flying with Frontier Airlines. I suggest you do not book with them.
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2016
When we got to the gate we were told the flight was delayed. Then the plane arrived, and we were told we were waiting for a stewardess and a flight officer. Then we were informed that we were canceled due to weather and was not offered assistance in any way to help make other arrangements. There were 2 of us traveling together. We had to pay $1200 to get home the next day. My husband missed a day of work. This was a terrible experience, even before the cancellation we had vowed not to travel with Frontier because the seats were so uncomfortable. They had no empathy for all the people they screwed over just a few days before Christmas.
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2016
They will cancel your flight for no reason at all and rebook you on a flight 3 days later if you're lucky. They won't reimburse you for hotel or any expenses you incur for cancelled flights. You will miss your vacation. And when you rebook on another airline you will be charged same day flight ticket costs which will likely be over $1000. So if you think you are going to save money, think again. I guarantee it will cost you a lot of money. You could fly first class on any airline for less than what this will cost you in the long run.
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2016
Flight was delayed for two hours, then canceled due to airplane problems. To make things worse, when I asked for a refund, they only refunded half of the round-trip ticket, so I basically paid them to have my vacation ruined. Worst airline ever, avoid at all costs.
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2016
My family and I had the worst experience with this airline! We were suppose to fly out of Orlando (MCO) this morning to Austin. We arrived two hours before our flight, the kiosks to get our boarding passes were not working properly so we then had to wait in a line for over an hour and a half to get to the desk. We had no luggage to check in. When we finally make it to the front desk there was a very rude lady standing there and told us she will not be giving us our boarding passes because "she didn't think we had enough time to get to our gate". Then to tell us we can take the next flight out which was the following day and it's going to be $99 per person in my family.
When we called the 800 number to get a refund we were told there's nothing they could do because we were a "no show " to our flight. We asked to talked to a supervisor and also said there was nothing they could do. Even though we clearly stated that we had been in their line for over an hour and half. If their kiosk would have been working we could have gotten our boarding tickets. If they had a functioning system at the frontier counter in Orlando we would have gotten our boarding tickets. Instead we are out over $1,000. DO NOT FLY FRONTIER. They do not care about customer service whatsoever.
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2016
Leaving Denver, I had 3 gate changes. At the last gate the attendant left the podium without a word. Fellow flyers were getting emails about the flight cancellation, I however didn't get one until 2 hrs later. My bags were nowhere to be found. I had no clothes, no medications and no transportation. I was able to get to a hotel and re-book a flight with United for 2 days later. After getting home and contacting Frontier, they would only refund the amount of the unused portion of the ticket. What about the expenses I incurred because of their inability to run a company. It was not because of weather, as they were saying. All the other Airlines were running smoothly!
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2016
Disclaimer: Most of us have experienced delays and cancellations due to weather conditions and accept that it does happen. It is not the fault of an airline that these situations occur and it is not expected that any type of compensation in the form of food vouchers, lodging arrangements, or future travel awards be given. And this rant does not imply that any should other than an airfare refund which is appropriate. This is a company that does not even acknowledge that customer service exists, let alone, that it has any value. This is a company that, based on its employees at McCarran airport, has nothing but contempt for the passengers that utilize its services. I watched two Frontier gate agents point at passengers sleeping on the floor and laughing at them.
These same two agents were consistently rude to passengers throughout our time at the gate. They also completely ignored an elderly wheelchair bound passenger that asked for help, again with smirks of contempt on their faces. How, as corporate management, can you knowingly deceive your customers by booking them on a flight when you are fully aware that the plane needed will never arrive at a departing airport? How, as corporate management, can you instruct your employees to check passenger bags, when you are fully aware that the flight a passenger is scheduled to travel on will be cancelled? My wife and I arrived at Las Vegas McCarran airport on December 16th at 9:30 PM for a scheduled departure at 11:55 PM for Orlando.
A few minutes after we arrived a delay was announced, this was followed by six more delay announcements, and then the flight was cancelled at approx. 6:30 AM on December 17th. After the flight was cancelled I spoke with a Frontier representative at the gate and asked if there were any flights originating from McCarran airport that day that would at least get my wife and I close to Orlando. I was told that there was a flight to Atlanta leaving at 9:35 PM, seats were available, and that we could be re-scheduled. So, I booked the flight and then purchased airfare on Delta airlines to get us from Atlanta to Orlando. Since it was already 8:00 AM getting a hotel was not an option and my wife and I decided to continue waiting at the airport.
At approx 8:00 PM an announcement was made that the flight was delayed until 2:39 AM. I spoke with an agent at baggage check in right after the delay was announced and was then told that the flight was cancelled due to the plane being grounded in Denver. Why would Frontier Airlines re-schedule passengers for a flight that they knew would not be available? The Frontier employee managing the Baggage Claim office was not even aware that the flight had been cancelled. I then asked for my fare to be refunded since it was obvious that we were not going anywhere and was told that refund requests were not being accepted and that the best option available was to accept a re-scheduled flight that would leave Tuesday.
We ended up flying on United via Chicago on Monday without any issues other than the additional cost of purchasing yet another set of one-way tickets. This airline is a complete joke!!! No amount of savings on airfare is worth the risk of flying with them. They do not codeshare with a single other airline so booking with another airline is not an option. Their limited route schedule does not allow for a disruption of any kind. Their employees lack the most basic of customer service skills and appear to have not received any training at all. If asked, I would recommend avoiding them if at all possible.
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2016
My elderly father booked a flight on Frontier Airlines for the great price he received for a one way ticket from Nashville to Phoenix. His first mistake was checking his bag. Upon arrival in Phoenix no bags showed up. We waited by the baggage claim for an hour and nothing. We then went to the only Frontier desk in the terminal which served as both the check in/baggage claim. No one was there. We waited another 30 minutes and finally someone showed up. We were told along with the other passengers who checked bags on the flight that they had lost their luggage, fill out a claim form and the airline would deliver it within 5 days. We waited the 5 days and no contact. My father called customer service and waited on hold for an hour and a half only be told they didn't have his contact info on file and there was nothing she could do.
I took the phone at this point and asked to speak to a supervisor because all of his medication was in his luggage and it was an urgent health issue at this point. Her name was Kim and she literally told me "Oh well nothing I can do" and hung up on me. What is wrong with these people?! I have never been so angry and dissatisfied with a company in all my life. Do not use this airline no matter how good of a "deal" it seems to be.
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2016
Frontier is often referred to as an inexpensive airline, but when you factor in all of the extra baggage fees, seat fees, food or drinks, and inevitably, lost time waiting hours for your flight, it's more expensive than other airlines. I don't know how they stay in business when they are so unreliable. They are never on time and they couldn't care less about it. This will be my last Frontier flight if I can help it. What a joke!!!
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2016
Frontier Airlines is the absolute WORSE airline to fly with. Please do not choose airfare with Frontier. The low cost tickets are a plus; however you will definitely get what you pay for. I was scheduled for departure on 12/18/2016 from Las Vegas to Atlanta. It was not until 3 hours before my time to depart I received a Frontier Travel Alert, stating flight was delayed. Which was followed by three more text alert with different departing times for my flight back to Atlanta. After I received the last text alert, I assumed this would be the time my flight would leave the McCarran International Airport.
I arrived in time enough expecting to catch a flight home and did what I was expected to do as a traveler. Checked in, checked in baggage, went through security check, and waited at assigned gate. Only to find a disturbance. Due to Frontier not having any flights as scheduled going out for any of their passengers. I was never told why the flight was delayed by the Frontier agents, I was only told there was a delay in the flight. When I googled the news for Frontier I found out otherwise. I found out flights were delayed due to Denver weather. Rather this was the case or not. Frontier did a very POOR job at relaying this message to travelers. Frontier didn't update their flyers with truthful information that could have prohibited flyers from having to stay days in the airport. And the list goes on and on. I will never fly FRONTIER again in my life... NEVER!!! NOT EVEN ON A BUDDY PASS!!!
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2016
My father's flight was canceled yesterday in Havana Cuba. He went to ticketing to rebook, but he were told he would not get on another flight for 2 days. They would not offer hotel or meal vouchers. He would also needed to call an 800 number to request a refund if we booked on another flight. Frontier does NOT work with other airlines. After 50 minutes on the phone they said "You can buy another ticket with another airline. We will reimburse you a 100% for your tickets." I booked on another airline (JetBlue). Thanks to that my father fled yesterday. Today I called again. After 47 mins on hold a customer service named Kate answer, she wasn't able to help me with the refund. I asked for a supervisor and she hang up on me. So now I have been on hold for the last 23 minutes and probably will be 30 more.
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2016
Cancelled flight. 12:05 am flight. No one to help, no one around. This is in Denver, their Corporate location & hub. Phones not answered. NO CUSTOMER SERVICE. Don't believe they care about their customers other than the money. WILL NEVER TRUST THEM AGAIN. Cost me $3500.00 to rectify problem. Enough worth suing for.
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2016
Frontier Airlines has ZERO customer service. The staff at Austin, Tx actually made me feel like they WANTED us to miss our flight. If you have any problems with your tickets, need flight info, or lost luggage, you're on your own. On the way back from Denver to Austin, they lost our luggage, along with about twenty other passengers' (on a direct flight)! There was no one at the baggage claim to help us for about an hour. I filled out a form and have yet to hear anything from Frontier. I have a good feeling I will never see my bag again and plan on filing a suit if I don't get reimbursed. Find any way to travel other than Frontier Airlines. It was a giant mistake booking with them. They did everything in their power to try to ruin our trip.
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2016
My son who I have not seen in a year was suppose to be here today!!! I bought him a ticket to fly from Cleveland to Tampa. Frontier had the cheapest flights and being Christmas time I thought it was the perfect deal!!! SO WRONG!!! My son drove 2 hours from Erie, Pa to Cleveland airport and he noticed that the counter for Frontier Airlines looked like a clustered mess... His flight was at 10:45 am and he was in the airport at 9:30 am due to some weather issue. He had his boarding pass and check in completed the night before and he needed to check in his luggage. He called me to tell me he had been standing in the line for over a half hour and it was not moving. He noticed people crying and many angry faces... He also noticed that the surrounding airlines were calm and no people waiting in a line.
When he got to the counter at 10:05 am he said the employees were rude and told him he missed his flight because he was not on time. My son argued and said that he had been in line since 9:30 am and the flight does not leave til 10:45 am. They were rude and told him there was nothing they could do but to get him a flight 3 days later at 400.00 and they would credit the flight for 50.00 dollars... ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? When he asked to speak to a manager they told him they would target him as a terrorist and trouble maker and he would NEVER be able to fly again!!! I began to make phone calls and but the wait time was over 2 hours to speak to a person from the airline so I looked for other flights and was shocked to find out that the same morning he was flying out Frontier had 3 other flights scheduled to Florida... Miami, Orlando, and another Tampa one... ALL 3 were canceled... I found that to be fishy.
While waiting in the airport he talked to other passengers and they said Frontier gave their seats to the people whose flights had been already canceled at 6 am... I am upset, sick and disgusted... The other airlines were booked and they said unfortunately they do not do business with Frontier for many reasons. I had my phone on speaker for 5 hours yesterday while on hold to speak to somebody... finally I gave up. I googled Frontier Airlines this morning only to find out there are hundreds of stories just like mine!! THAT IS SO WRONG... My son found a ride back to Erie and I will not be able to spend the holidays with him. NEVER USE THIS AIRLINE...:(
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2016
We had tickets from Orlando Florida to Kansas city for 12/20/16 and the flight was cancelled. The weather had been a little icy but other airlines were flying in to KC. We believed them the earliest they could reschedule us was for Tuesday am. That flight was cancelled trying to say that it was the weather again. There are no weather problems at either location. We were offered no help. On phone 35 minutes and said they would leave us on hold as I didn't trust them to call me back. 20 minutes later they hung up on me.
Got on shuttle to airport to stand in line 3 hours to be told it would be next Tuesday before they could get us home. That is December 27 - 7 days after we were supposed to be home. Who can afford this. Already out over $2000 dollar loss and they've done nothing for us. I will be part of the class act that I'm sure will follow. This is crazy. I will never book with Frontier if they aren't going under now. Be aware!! I could have gotten out with another airline on Monday if they'd been honest and quit lying.
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2016
While returning home from San Francisco on Dec 19th, Frontier abruptly cancelled the flight to Orlando as well as all flights out east! They said weather was the problem but it was clear they had no reasonable game plan for flight and service outages affecting their entire system. Get this! They said they would re-list me for the flight on the 24th (a full five days later!).
Worse, the flight status on the website and in airport board was showing on time even up to the point of check in. The agents claimed they were trying to inform the passengers "throughout the day" meaning that Frontier knew in advance this widespread operational disaster was going to hit. Yet, no call or email or text to me was provided and none to the other half a dozen passengers I spoke with while we stood at the counter. Outright lies, operational incompetence and lack of empathy were on display. While the airline personnel chose to not assist me or frankly even the lady in the wheel chair next to me, the word loudly heard was, "I don't make enough to take this heartache from you (public)". Unbelievable! Given the widespread cancellations, Frontier caused chaos and distress to their competitors. It cost me dearly, over $1,000 between rebooking on Southwest and spending the night in a hotel (which of course Frontier said no to any on the spot accommodation reimbursements).
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2016
If I can give this negative stars, I would... I waited in the check in line for over 45 minutes, all the kiosks were down and when I got up to the counter the lady left w/o saying a word. I had to get into the only line available at that point, waiting another 10 minutes... Missed my flight. They didn't have another availability until 2 days later and I still had to pay for their horrible customer service making me miss my flight. No airline credit will be refunded. WORST AIRLINE EVER!!!
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2016
Booked a flight for my 3 children 17, 16, and 10 to fly from Minneapolis to Denver 12/17/16 flight 327 that was cancelled. So I called spent an hour and half on the phone to rebook. The guy apologizes and said not to worry they will be on the next flight. In the morning December 18th flight 333 that flight was also cancelled without any prior notification, no email or phone telling both were cancelled. They fly out tomorrow December 21st. Flight 333. They keep telling us this is weather related. When the news team here in Denver say that staff is walking off the job. I should be comped the whole round trip.
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2016
I don't know where to begin. Waited 45 minutes for agent to show up to check us in, not leaving much time to board. This happened on December 10, 2016. When we finally got into the airplane, found that the seats did not recline and seats were quite uncomfortable, making for a miserable experience on a 4-hour flight. I pity anyone traveling more than 4 hours. No snacks or drinks were free, and you had to ask for water--it wasn't offered! All this, plus the purported "low" fare, only to learn we're charged $35 per person for carry-ons and $12 per person for an aisle seat. I consider this a form of "bait and switch". We will never again fly with Frontier and I have related our experiences to friends and relatives.
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2016
I had my very ill 80 year old mother on wheelchair waiting for departure at LGA. The flight has been delayed twice and finally cancelled. She spend 5 hours at the gate with very limited assistance. At the end, she was given a refund with absolutely no further ETD dates or any compensation to make it back home where she needs immediately see her doctors. I am demanding Frontier to put her on the flight ASAP with absolutely no extra charges and all the assistance that she will require. If something happens to her we will sue Frontier for all the damages this whole scam caused us. Expecting an instant response since your regular phone line never answers the calls.
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2016
Our Frontier Airlines flight was cancelled yesterday, ostensibly for weather. No other airlines or airports appeared to be having any weather issues. After waiting on hold for 50 minutes to reach customer service, I was told they would rebook me in 4 days and no other compensation or assistance would be offered. On our own we managed to find an option that cost $1,100 on another airline and a several hour rental car drive from another city we are home. We will never ever fly them again. They could not have been less helpful.
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2016
Frontier Airlines this is to you: THIS AIRLINE IS A JOKE. Delay notices were sent out for our flight from ATL to DIA starting at about 4:30 PM advising was delayed to 01:15 hours with a flight that was supposed to leave ATL at 10:10 PM. About 45 minutes later another notice came out. Then about another hour or so another notice. We checked in at the airport and went to the gate with the plan of waiting until four hours after we got there. It wasn't until another passenger advised us that the flight was cancelled. There was not a Frontier employee to be found at the gate or anywhere around. Shortly after we learned of the cancellation from another passenger, two Frontier Airlines employees showed up, and advised there was nothing they could do and instructed all of us to return to the ticket counter for instructions.
Upon our arrival to the ticket counter we were advised the flight was cancelled due to weather in Denver. Not possible due to the fact we had another family member flying into Denver on another airline without any issue at all. Accordingly to several different sources, there were several ground crew for Frontier Airlines that walked off the job in Denver. Since the airline advised it was a weather delay their policies do not allow for concessions to stranded passengers, or so we were told. There was no offer to cover hotel expense, and the only option we were given was to re-book a flight for December 25th, which was the first available flight. Well let me say it is December 19th, and six days at our own expense in a hotel, and no other concession being offered, other than a refund, which would not be given for three days is not a good way to retain or gain new travelers on your supposed "CUSTOMER FRIENDLY" airline.
We had to book another flight on a different airline, spend $1100.00 for them, plus a $140.00 for a hotel room just to ensure we were home for the holidays. Own up to your own company’s Incompetency, and make the situation right with those of us who have chosen your airline to fulfill our travel needs. Your airline has lost a customer and the word will be spread accordingly. Your company will not make it through 2017 if this is how you are going to treat your customers. Learn to run a business instead of a money pit for your organization to strive to success by treating those who make you a success the way you are treating them. Own up to your faults, and make the situation right. Not only should you offer a REFUND, but you should offer vouchers for an additional flight for future use. Your company is a joke, and is destined for failure.
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2016
On December 17th, 2016 my family and I waited in the airport for airplane to leave with Frontier. The airline kept canceling the flight for 12 hours, then they finally cancel the flight at 12:30 a.m. the next day. On December 19th we tried to fly out again from Orlando to St. Louis. After standing in line for an hour and a half they let us know that our flight to St. Louis was canceled again. All they would offer is a refund and they said that they do not have any flights available until 6 days later.
Frontier Airlines should be closed down. Do not fall for the $20 gimmick. They cost me an additional $100 for a rental car, an additional $150 for a hotel, $987 to fly out on the 20th with United Airlines. I have to call into my job tomorrow because I will not be there, which I will lose out on more money. They do not offer compensation for a hotel or any compensation towards a new flight or rental car. This company is not very reputable. I will never use it again. I do understand the flights are canceled based upon weather conditions. However, I do not understand that they cannot get another aircraft to fly people to their destination before 6 days. If you did not want to spend that extra 150p to $2,000 I suggest that you did not fly Frontier. It may be tempting and the prices may be low but they're not do it.
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2016
Frontier Airlines is the worst airline of all time. I had a flight from LAX to Tampa with a connection in Denver. The flight from LAX was delayed for 10 hours causing me to miss my flight to Tampa. The ticket agents didn't care to help. All they said is that they can refund the ticket or book for the next flight which was in 2 days. As upset as I was I had no choice but to wait. I sat and waited with my 2-year old child for 2 days in the airport then come to find out the other flight 2 days later was also canceled, plus 1 of my luggage was missing.
Extremely frustrated and not having any money to book a ticket with another airline because all tickets are now $1500.00. I called Frontier and spoke with a supervisor, they refused to get us a hotel or do anything to help and now they are saying the next flight to Tampa is going to be on the 25th which is 7 days later than it was originally supposed to be. I just took the refund as they couldn't care less that I was stranded with a toddler, no money, no way home, stranded in a place where I knew no one. Now I have to wait up to 10 days for a refund in my account, have to figure out a way home because of these people. They have no compassion, they are terrible beyond words and needs to be sued.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2016
Poor service, the savings you think that you are getting. When everything is added up you find that it is no savings at all. When they have a cancellation Frontier will do nothing for you, but tell you about how to cancel the flight. But you can weigh days and I mean DAYS before a different flight leaves. This company Frontier is a joke, and I hope before it ruins things for your family trip you read this!!!
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2016
We booked a round trip for three to a bowl game. After getting such a good price (3 roundtrips for 800 and some change) we went to check in only to find out that we hadn't bought a "seat" on the plane. It was 200 additional dollars for our three seats and three carry ons. We are up to $1000. We were delayed for nine hours for what we were told (we called) was weather but my husband is a pilot and I hear wasn't significant weather on fore flight that would interfere with our flight or the one the plane was on before. Other passengers were told and the flight personnel when we finally got on said that the prior flight crew timed out. That's right, they are too stupid to schedule their employees and then lied to us!
While at the game we learned that others people from our area didn't make it to the game because of Frontier. On our return flight they let us pre-check in that morning and spend 168 more and cancelled the flight one hour before takeoff. That made about $1200 for the tickets and we could have flown another decent airline for about 1400. Of course we thought we were saving 600 not 200 - I sincerely believe that it is false advertising to sell cheap airline tickets then charge you extra for seats!!! They didn't offer to do anything but put us on their next flight four days later. I have filed for a refund and the $2000 it took to get the last freaking three one way seats that would get us home in time for work and my sons school finals!!! They should be put out of business. Never, never use them!
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2016
Flight was cancelled today after 6 hours with very little communication with their customers. Plane and attendants were there but no PILOT! Are you kidding me? Families with small children, grandma & grandpas, left with extra car rental and lodging costs plus it's the holiday and going to miss out. Ok, I want a refund. Good luck with that. Refund was going to be $48, and did I mention our tickets for 2 was $624?? Don't think they will be in business much longer. Steer clear of this airlines. Enough said.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2016
I booked a flight from Miami to Philly for dec 18, 640AM departure, when at the airport they made us wait until 11am to cancel the flight, today (dec 19) same thing happens, flight cancelled at 7:30am, they said it was due to bad weather conditions, even though they are the only airline that has cancelled flight from MIA to Philly, then I go online and see that there is an strike going on, furthermore, 1 hour to return my checked bag, they don't offer any kind of compensation, 2 days back and forth ubers, plus meals, plus night stay, not to mention that I'm getting on a AA flight for an additional 260$, the 110$ refund takes 7 business days, this is by far my worst experience with an airline, they simply just don't care about you, please do not fly with them, prices are low, buy to get the worst experience with these guys.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2016
On 12/17/2016 Saturday my son was expecting to fly to Missoula, MT from Denver, CO. We spent 1.5 hours in line just checking in at the Frontier counter. Sadly at last min they decided to cancel the flight. After being on hold with customer service for over an hour I was told there was not another flight he could get on till Wednesday 12/21/2016. OK I understand it is the holidays. So we go to the baggage claim to collect his bag I paid $30 to check. That is when the nightmare started.
1st they could not tell us what baggage claim it would be coming up on, or how long it would take. So we walked around between the three claims. I noticed 100's of bags littering the ground just thrown around with no one seeming to claim them. I started to notice the angry people of whom at this point I found out have been waiting for over 5 hours for luggage. Some of these were people with small children waiting for checked car seats so could not just leave without them. None of the Frontier counters where staffed by anyone in this area. After the 1st hour down there an employee came out and said we were all better off filling out a claim form and they would send us our bags within three days (not helpful to people waiting on car seats to leave safely with their children). I took a form as there was nothing terribly valuable in my son's bag.
I fill the form out and get in line to turn it in at the office. Waiting in line for 1.5 hours. I finally get to the front of the line and the lady at the counter says she is not taking paper forms and we have to submit these online. REALLY!? Then why hand them out?! At this point my husband comes and points out that all the baggage on the ground, some of them have tags dated yesterday. So the bags had been taken off the carousels and set on the ground and just left there. Kids are climbing on them and people are kicking them around. It took over 4 hours for my son's bag to be unloaded from a flight that never took off so we could leave to go home.
I understand there was bad weather that caused the flight to be canceled and it was an influx, but ALL the other airlines in the baggage claim area seemed to be able to handle this and has staff out in the baggage area helping people and providing assistance. The Frontier office actually closed about two hours before our bags finally came up and no one was there to help people who were stranded without their checked items.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2016
I book a flight on Sunday to come home and see family for a couple days, having not seen them in almost a year. I had planned the event out long ahead of time, had coordinated days off well in advance and so on. So I arrive at the airport after already four hours of travel, go through security, find my gate, and chill. Then I see that my gate doesn't say my destination. So I leave, investigate, and find my gate again. But the gate changes on me AGAIN. Now arriving at the correct gate, I am told by the girl at the counter that my flight is delayed two hours, even though it was just about to board. Oh well, no big deal. I wait and then get ready to board when the flight suddenly changes; now it is delayed another three hours. Fine. So I wait three hours. During this time, a lady says over the loudspeaker that we are waiting for two new pilots. (Why is this just being figured out?) I check the flight status at boarding time. Now it's delayed another ten minutes.
This happens every ten minutes like clockwork for another hour. Now the flight is delayed six hours - and then it's canceled. Just like that. The signs change but no one comes out to announce anything to anyone. All the passengers just sit in shock staring at the screen, waiting for information. Nobody comes to give any information. So all of us confusedly head to the customer service desk. I end up waiting in that line for five hours, only to be told that the next flight they could get me on was in two days. I missed Christmas with my family. I was reimbursed for the ticket, but not for the twelve hours I spent dealing with Frontier, not for the bus and train tickets to get to the airport, and not for missing rare time with my family. It was one of the worst days of my life. Don't fly Frontier.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2016
If I could give zero stars I would. They canceled my flight from Pittsburgh to Las Vegas and which was on Sunday and only offered a flight to replace it on Thursday. They were not willing to pay for hotel for the days I needed to wait for the later flight in Pittsburgh or pay for the Airbnb; I got in Las Vegas for the days I missed. They took no responsibility for canceling this flight. I ended up paying a lot to book another flight the next day with another company. Because it was last minute during the holidays all the flights were quite pricey.
They only told us the flight was canceled 20 minutes before it was supposed to departure. Saying they had no flight crew. Half an hour later they told us they don't know if the flight is canceled or not. Then an hour later they said the flight is canceled and it's because there was bad weather the day before. So because the flight cancellation is "due to weather" it is not their fault. This cheap flight ended up costing me a lot more than a regular flight. I would never fly with them again.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2016
No reimbursement for financial losses due to crew member not showing for flight from Denver to Las Vegas. Do not care about customer service since they are raking in money with all the additional fees. Never ever fly Frontier.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2016
They cancelled our flight. Lied about whether closing runways in Detroit. Offered to refund one way and put us on a plane TWO DAYS LATER. Agent was rude and smirking at us as she told us we'd have to wait two days and they wouldn't pay for hotel or anything else. I heard they're having financial problems and might be going out of business any day now. DON'T GET CAUGHT WHEN THEY FINALLY GO OUT OF BUSINESS!
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2016
We had a flight to Salt Lake City from Miami that was canceled due to weather. Therefore no comps and no help. They couldn't get us to SLC for 4 days but could get us to Denver the next day. So $800 later we might get home tomorrow. They didn't offer to help get hotel, flight or compensate us for any of our troubles. Top off that with unfriendly staff. My advice, never fly Frontier.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2016
I chose Frontier because of the low rate and now I know why the rates are low. This all happened on Sunday, December 18, 2016. I got there two hours ahead of time like Frontier said to. It took me over an hour and a half to drive to the airport. When I got there, I received a text saying that my 7:20 am flight had been delayed to 11:38 am. As I am checking in the staff person tells me this as well. The flight would have gotten to Orlando at 10:50 am and at 10:21 am they notify us that the flight is canceled and that there are a limited number of seats available on the next flight out on Thursday. Unfortunately, I have a job interview on Monday and planned on being back to St. Louis on Tuesday.
By the time we were told that the plane was canceled I was unable to find another flight, no matter what cost, that would have gotten me to where I needed to go by the time I needed to be there. They said that they were refunding my flight cost, I doubt that I will get all of the money back that I paid Frontier and I lost money on the hotel and some other expenses. This has been an expensive lesson in who not to trust with my business.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2016
Frontier Airlines delayed the flight and said it was weather related but this was told to the passengers until much later in the evening. The flight was closed and it never flew out of LAX. Flight 406 going to Denver on 12/17/16 leaving at 7:10 pm.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2016
We were scheduled to fly out on Saturday at 7 pm after 6 hours of scheduled delays a full flight was cancelled due to weather despite weather in Denver being clear. We were a group of 4 adults and 6 minors and they said the earliest flight we could get from anywhere was Thursday night and fare doesn't get you to destination within a reasonable time just to get you there when they can. They have no partners with other airlines and they made virtually no effort to accommodate the full flight of passengers. No alternate plane just fill in whatever seats are available on frontier during holiday week (there are one or two at most). Therefore it is not possible to fly the displaced passengers to their destination without an additional make-up fight. There simply aren't that many seats available in a 2 week period during the holidays.
After speaking with ticketing agent who was having difficulty getting in touch with his own airline, I called customer service to see what other options were available. I was on hold for 3.5 hours with no answer before giving up. The FAA should shut this airline down for failing to deliver the service people pay them for. Save your time and money, fly someone that will actually get you to your destination and answer your call in the event of a delay or cancellation.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2016
I send my parents yesterday to Utah and they got stuck in Denver's airport. This company have cancelled at least 3 flights to Utah. They are still there. I need to talk to someone because they are old and they do not speak English. I try to call customer service and they don't pick up the phone. Please someone help me!
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2016
Don't use them. They have no customer service and will not help if you are stranded. Even when it's their fault. They will keep you on hold for over 2 hours and hope you give up waiting. Run for your refund if you have a ticket. Never book with them. The pretend savings is not worth it.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2016
My cousin was supposed to fly into Seattle from a 13 hour layover in Denver. First the flight was delayed, then finally they started to board the plane and took off. A few hours later he called me and says they landed back in Denver due to flap issues. The flight was laid over for another 2 hours. After that they kept on rebooking him and he was in the airport for over 36 hours. And the Airline didn't even provide any food, lounge or place to sleep, very disappointed.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2016
Arriving to the airport at 7 am wondering if my flight's on time because there was no information update. I realized it was delayed by two hour. It was then delayed 5 additional times. After I asked a Frontier employee if the airplane was on the way she insisted that it was so I didn't rebook my flight earlier. I then stayed an addition 4 hours to find out the flight was now canceled! All I wanted was good customer service and a refund for my baggage claim. They didn't even apologize for the lack of communication, then when I call customer service insisted that the baggage fees were additional charges that I wanted! So only offered me credit for my next flight with them! Extremely unprofessional employees that work in the customer service area.
I then spoke to the supervisor, Ryan, and told him why I was mad and he proceeded to tell me "So what do you want?" Do not fly with Frontier go to Southwest. I travel at least twice a year and never had a problem with Southwest. I was not upset about the cancelation because I rather have a safe flight. The customer service that I received at Frontier is almost unbelievable. Not one employee or supervisor cared about the customer service!
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2016
So, last night I dropped my 16 year old daughter off at the Denver airport to visit her mom in Phoenix for Christmas. As luck would have it, the timing coincided with an incoming snow storm. While I can understand a storm related delay or cancellation, it is what happened after that spurned me to write this review (something I rarely ever do). Her 9:36 flight was first delayed multiple times until about 5 am. Interestingly, the excuses given were not even weather related at this point although that would seem to be the most logical reason.
After the flight was cancelled, her mother immediately rescheduled a new flight for 3:20 that afternoon. When the time comes to board however, there is suddenly confusion as to where the plane is going as the destination changes from Phoenix to Washington DCA, back and forth multiple times. As confusion persists for the next couple of hours, my daughter's mother is on the phone with Frontier to see what is going on as our daughter is stuck in the airport by herself at this point now for about 20 hours.
After 2 hours the people at Frontier still can't figure out what is going on and not only refuse to offer any assistance but claim ignorance of the situation entirely. As of my writing this review she is being moved to a new boarding gate with a departure time of 7:30 which is pretty much 24 hours since we first arrived at the airport, with no guarantee that the plane will be leaving then (this is normally something I would accept on faith except that we have been told the same thing at least 5 times over the course of this ordeal).
While the weather may be blamed for the original delay, the rest is on them. This is a frustrating situation that was made infinitely worse by the ineptitude, ignorance and overall uncaring attitude of the Frontier employees. I have flown Frontier and flown my daughter on Frontier many times and up until now they were my go-to airline despite frequent minor delays due to equipment malfunctions. After this however, I will never fly with them again and make sure to adamantly insist that no one I know does either.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2016
Frontier Airlines rep would not issue a boarding pass to myself and my traveling companion based on the fact that we were not at the airport a full 2 hours ahead of our flight time (which is not a policy, but a RECOMMENDATION on Frontier's flight check-in and boarding instructions). There was NOBODY in line at the TSA check in point, we had only 1 carry on bag and we were there 45 minutes early and ready to go. The Frontier Rep was extremely rude and stated the RULE is if you are not here 2 hours before the departure, then you are not flying??? The Frontier Rep was unbelievably rude and showed no customer service skills and had a "TOUGH LUCK" attitude.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2016
Our flight was canceled today. When we went to ticketing to rebook we were told we would not get on another flight for 3 days. They would not offer hotel or meal vouchers. We would also need to call an 800 number to request a refund if we booked on another flight. Frontier does NOT work with other airlines. After 30 minutes on the phone they did refund our tickets. I booked on another airline for tomorrow. Hotel, food & new flights cost $350 additional. Flight prices attempting but don't do it!
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2016
I purchased these tickets for my child's Godfather to come and see his new Godchild. When he got to the airport and checked in he was told what gate to go to. After waiting for 1 and a half hours with his wife and three kids, he was scanned at the gate and let on to the plane. Once they got seated another passenger informed them that they were in his seat. At this time the stewardess checked the bordering pass and told them that they are on the wrong flight. After getting off the flight, the gate attendant let them know that their flight was moved to a different gate and it boarded that the same time that this plane boarded, and that it just left. The only thing they offered them at compensation for the mix up was booking them on the next fight out (the next day) and getting them some car seats so they could go home, nothing more.
After going home they informed me of the situation on why they were going to miss the birth of my child. I immediately got on the phone to try and get this problem resolved. After about 15 minutes on the phone with customer service, I was finally able to get in touch with a "supervisor". The man's name was J.J, employ number ** and he was of no help. All he kept telling me was that it was their fault for missing the flight and I should be grateful that they were not charged $99 per person to re-book. While I was trying to figure out if there were any other options for flights out, he hung up the phone on me. So after calling back and asking for a manager, I was greeted with the sound of "on-hold" music for the next 20 minutes.
The only breaks from the music came in the form of a lady, Anna-Marie employ number **, asking me a line of questions that were demeaning, IE: "why are we talking to you and not the person who missed their flight? Are you even related to them? Are you sure that you didn't hang up on them (J.J)? This issue was already resolved, what is it that you want?" After all of this I was finally able to talk to a manager.
The manager's name was Sam, employee number **, and I explained to him what was going on. He was able to look up some information on the flight and what went on at the airport. He then apologized for the mix up and confusion that they caused. Then he told me that he could get them on the next flight out but it won't be until 7 pm the same day and it had a 8 hour layover. That would put that arrival time at around the same time as a non-stop flight that would leave the next morning. So we booked for the flight that left in the morning. He was able to give me $100 back and moved the family into front rows, kind of like the airline's form of first class, for both the departure flight and the flight going back to their home, to make up for the inconvenience.
So it took about 2 hours on the phone and many people who "understand" my frustration but can't do anything about it, before we were able to resolve this issue (kinda, he will still miss the birth). One of the worst customer services I have ever had to deal with. Except Sam, he was very helpful. Everyone who works customer service for Frontier should try to be more like Sam.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2016
I flew out of Philadelphia to Vegas. I had to pay $40.00 for my checked bag that was weighing 38 lbs. Once I got to my destination it took me 90 min to get my bag. Once I got to the hotel I realized my $150.00 dress was missing, brand new clothing I had purchased for my meeting, and my new bras and underwear really. I have filed police reports and all. It's terrible! My trip started off not good. The customer service acted like they could care less. I spoke with one gentleman and he stated it happens often. When I was departing home I used United. They were awesome. When I weighed my bag it was 28 lbs. Yes someone definitely took my things!
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2016
Just remember when booking airline tickets you get what you pay for. Frontier is low budget airline that I will never fly again. My experience started when I go out of my seat to speak to my wife who was sitting with her mother a few seats up from me. The flight attendant was serving drinks a few feet from where my wife was sitting. She turn around and very rudely stated, "Don't ever sneak up on flight attendant or I will take you out." I did not touch or sneak up on the attendant or even come that close. Although I may have scared her, she could have told me in a polite way, instead of being a RUDE **!! Then her attitude carry through the rest of the flight.
Along with being rude, their seats are uncomfortable, no wifi, no TV, there is no free drinks or snacks of any kind. Along with no freebies, the flight attendants requested a tip. Never has a flight attendant on any airline ever requested a tip. If you fly Delta, they offer free no alcoholic drinks and small snack, plus free wifi and in-flight entertainment. Their seats are much more comfortable. For $20.00 more you fly Delta complete with free alcoholic drinks and additional leg room. All I can say you get what you pay for, pay a little more, and get a little more. As for me I will never flight Frontier again.
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2016
I flew from Las Vegas back home to Tampa, FL on 11/18/16 and when I arrived back in Tampa, FL I was the only person on the flight that did not receive their luggage. I was told to fill out a form and maybe they would call me the next few days regarding my luggage. Well the very next day I was called in to pick up my luggage only to find out that I had over $2,200 in missing items from my luggage. I was very upset at this point. One Frontier Airlines rep after the other came over to where I was sitting down next to my luggage to try and convince me that it was TSA's fault for the items that a Frontier Airlines employee obviously stole out of my luggage.
Kim from the "Central Baggage Service" dept. called me up today (12/6/16) and had a very nasty attitude on the phone. She didn't explain to me why I was not going to get reimbursed for my valuables being stolen out of my luggage. She just said to me, "Your case is closed, we are not responsible for your stolen items." Keep in mind that I was the only passenger that did not receive their luggage at baggage claim. And then when I receive my luggage a day later, I find out that I have over $2,200.00 in missing items but no one is responsible for that??? Where's the accountability and professionalism? And to have the nerve to call me up with an attitude as if she was the one that was affected by the loss??
Anyone that's reading this email, do not check in any luggage with this airlines or even fly with this airlines. I know you'll see that they have cheaper flights but you'll end up paying for it if your items are stolen, and they charged me $13 for bag of Chex and a cup a tea. I will be getting in contact with my lawyer to take this as far as I can go because it's just wrong to steal someone's belongings without any kind of accountability.
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2016
After transacting multiple changes to the ticket (necessitated by an interview with prospective employer), I ended up being short-changed a checked bag - for which I had already paid. I even called when I saw a problem online during the change process (checked bag was not showing up with new itinerary) and was assured by the agent that the checked bag had already been purchased and was not going to be a problem. All I needed to do, she informed me, was to press "purchase" and the bag would magically re-appear on the reservation. Of course this was not the case and I was cheated out of the bag I had already purchased.
When I called back to bring this to someone's attention so they could correct, I was told that it was their policy to charge for bags and I had clearly not paid for the bag (even though I had documentation showing otherwise). After multiple attempts to reach a supervisor that should be able to use rational thought and simple judgement to correct the issue, my efforts were again thwarted. It seems every Frontier Airline employee is more concerned with following the "party line" than in maintaining customer satisfaction. I hope the $30 baggage fee you are unwilling to acknowledge you have already collected from me is worth it as I intend never to fly with you again, nor will my family or anyone I know. This coming from a 1,200,000 miler with United. Very short-sighted on your part Frontier. Good luck with your nickel and dime approach to business. What's that saying - "Penny-wise and pound foolish"???
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2016
DON'T FLY FRONTIER!!! The very worst airline experience in all my years of booking or flying bar none. Booked a flight by phone with Frontier to accommodate Frontier's policy concerning a minor flying on their airline. Booking went smooth enough via the phone. I gave complete information of a 12 year old flying from K.C. to Salt Lake on the 29th of November. I booked the flight on the 11th. Arrived 2 hours early and tried to use the automated terminal to print the ticket. The terminal was not working so I stood in the line to meet with a representative to print the ticket. They too were having problems printing the connecting flight in Denver.
A supervisor named Linda with a disposition of being annoyed by another employee asking for help came to assist. She told me that an unaccompanied minor would have a charge of 110.00 dollars in addition to the air fare which I agreed to pay. Then she stated in I would have to pay $220.00 because of the connecting flight. I once again agreed to pay the additional amount. Then she proceeded to tell me that Frontier's minor policy for flying would not allow the 12 year old to change flights in Denver even if I paid the 220.00 dollars for care for a minor. Her tone was rude with statements such as "She is not getting on this flight". "Who did you talk to," referring to reservations etc. "That's not our policy," referring to what reservations had told me and refused to listen to what I was told.
Reservations stated similar policy but stated that if I could arrange for the minor to have someone in Denver to meet her she could then take the flight to Salt Lake City. So I did exactly that and contacted my brother who lives in Denver to pick her up and then make sure she made the flight out later in the day. The reservation took all the information for who was meeting her and assisting. Name, address, phone, email, etc and all was good until we tried to fly Frontier from Kansas City and the unprofessional Linda employed by Frontier. She has to rate very high on the scale of very poor customer service. Linda acted and succeeded in her effort to not let this minor fly. 4 times she called on the phone with statements towards someone on the other end. "She can't fly, can she," and eventually she made it happen.
Never offered a solution or an apology for Frontier booking the flight and inconvenience of living 200 miles from K.C, my brother, and family in Salt Lake. Logic is not in consideration with Frontier. I could have had this 12 year old fly into Denver, stay over night, then have her take a flight to Salt Lake the next day without issue because it is not considered a connecting flight. Makes absolutely no real logical sense and having a rude Linda who has no skills tell you after all this planning and driving "She's not getting on this flight" is the worst experience of all time. The story ends by going over to Southwest booking a flight thru Denver and getting the 12 year old to Salt Lake. DON'T FLY FRONTIER.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2016
Frontier Airlines email response to my lost luggage – we were offered $25 each for my partner and myself only to have it withdrawn. The following is the email back and forth: “We sincerely apologize for the delay. As a customer service gesture, we would be happy to offer you a $25 electronic travel voucher for future travel on Frontier Airlines. Please let us know if you would like to accept.” From me: “$25 a head compensation - we will take that!!” From Kelly-Frontier: “We will be unable to compensate any further.” What sort of customer service is that??? How does the CEO allow this??
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2016
I booked in advance for Thanksgiving and my price (F91282 DENORD Conf **) was $29 and return flight (F91281 ORDDEN Conf ** was $6). So total round trip fare of $35 with "fees" of $74:20. When I checked in online, I found I was required to pay for my seat and also for a checked bag. I was given an option of a package deal for everything for $60. I decided, since it was only $15 more than the baggage fee, I would pay this. When I went to reload the page, the price went up by $11 to $71 so I decided just to pay for the baggage.
On the day of travel, the steering of my car failed and I was not able to get to the airport on time. I called Frontier four hours ahead of time to advise them of this, and to find out if there was a later flight where I could stand by. I was told that my choices were I could stand by on the same day for no cost, or if I would prefer for a fee of $99 I had an option to confirm my seat. I elected to wait and stand by at no cost. I presumed that there were several flights that day but I was advised that to take this no cost option I had to wait 13 hours and arrive around midnight as there was only one flight. During the day my friends called me and offered to buy me a flight on another airline so I could arrive earlier.
When I checked in, one agent was not aware of my flight. She passed me over to another agent. He told me that stand by for me was not an option, and the only way I could get on the flight was to pay $99. I was furious as I was following Frontier's direction. The agent told me he did not have the option to "override" this $99 fee and took around 30 minutes to process my check in. He disappeared to speak to his manager. In the meantime another agent came and explained to me that if I wanted to get on the flight, I should pay the $99 and then get it back from Frontier Air. I decided to do this. Just as she was going to hit the button to process the payment the manager came and advised me that this was no longer an option for me, (not exactly sure why) and I would now have to purchase and entire new ticket at $135.
She was sympathetic and explained that the computer did not permit her to override so my only option was to pay and collect back. She also explained that had I paid the all inclusive $60 (which went up in price as I watched) then I would have been entitled to stand by and a confirmed seat for no additional charge. I am sending this to Frontier Air and I will post back if and when they provide me the promised refund. My experience was horrific and enough for me never to fly Frontier again. We'll see what they will do to fix it.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2016
HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE!!! Very UNPROFESSIONAL Service!!! Booked flight with Frontier Airlines from Philadelphia PA to Tampa FL. The check-in attendant was very unhelpful. When checking in she informed me I would not make my flight in time since Frontier closes their doors 15 before departing and did not give any other assistance to try and get me promptly to the terminal since I had 35 minutes til "departure". She then handed me a "feedback slip" said "call this number to change your flight..." No further information or help was provided and when asked to speak to someone or if someone can help change my flight she just said to call the number again. This is very unprofessional and the attendant did not seem to care much and made me feel like my business is unwanted. Think twice before flying Frontier!!!
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2016
6 months ago, I booked a flight for my son, who is active duty military. We know from experience, that you it's important to go through the airlines themselves and not the online brokers. His leave was approved for a Thursday evening, and he lives 40 miles from the airport. I booked him a flight 3.5 hours after he was released. A few days before his leave was scheduled, his commanding officer told him he needed to work an additional day, so I called Frontier ($10 to talk to a person, who does not speak clear English) and changed his ticket to the following evening ($99 change fee).
My son does not have a computer and was unable to print a paper boarding pass. He checked in on his phone, but when he arrived at the airport, they were insisting on a paper boarding pass. Because he was late getting released, he arrived 56 minutes before the flight left. He had NO checked luggage, so he didn't think it was a big deal. They told him he was too late. He could not get on the plane. He had a friend getting married the next afternoon, and he really wanted to be on that flight. They couldn't get him on until 24 hours later, which would get him home after the wedding was over. There was NOTHING Frontier could or would do to help. Nothing.
I ended up buying him a ticket on another airline to get him home on time. I asked if we could save his credit on Frontier and they said yes. I just called tonight to use the credit (it's been 4 months) and they said that it expired. I've paid them $451.28 and gotten NOTHING out of it. NOTHING. Not even a pack of peanuts. They said the credit needed to be used within 90 days. The problem is, with active duty military, they can't just take leave whenever they want. They have to take it when they are allowed. Frontier would not transfer the credit to another person (I'd be happy to use it), nor will they refund the money or help me purchase another ticket with it.
Every time I call in, it's hard to find their phone number (they bury it on a back page so you don't call and threaten that it's cheaper to settle all of your issues online, you will be charged to call!), then I have to go through lots of menus that don't apply to my situation before I'm finally able to speak to a representative whose English is very broken. Not only are they difficult to understand, but they don't care about the US Military, have any respect for our military personnel or their families.
Now that it's been over 90 days since he was supposed to travel, I've been informed that I am simply too late. I am welcome to fill out the website complaint form, but the manager to whom I spoke refused to let me speak to his superior. I'm so extremely disappointed, disgusted, sad, and confused why they would have no system to deliver good customer service. It will take a miracle from them for me to be persuaded to ever fly with them again.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2016
I would absolutely recommend this airline. It is definitely the more cost effective. I flew with my husband and two kids (4yr and 14 mo). We drove (3hrs) from Buffalo Area to Cleveland and it saved us $1000 even with gas and parking for a week. We spent $850 for three seats and that included seat assignments, 2 checked bags. We were able to bring two diaper bags for free. Two strollers checked at the gate for free. Two car seats for free. Plus they did not make us board first. I was the parent who wanted to get on last as we already had our seats. I wanted the kids to have freedom until most of the passengers were on.
Less time stuck in a seat the better. We got free small snacks (pretzels, cookies etc) and I would rather buy a couple bottles of water or whatever once through security than pay triple to have a can of pop on the flight. I am in the process of booking with them again. It is an affordable way to take my kids across the country to see my sick grandfather as often as our schedule allows.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2016
This is a no frills, charge you for everything kind of airline. You get what you pay for. I can live with that. Worse... When leaving Orlando on the 21st we had a maintenance issue and ended up waiting for over 4 hours before we got another airplane. NOW... We are sitting on the tarmac at LAS with another maintenance issue. UGH!!!
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2016
I used to fly Frontier a lot. Between myself and my family, we have easily spent 20k dollars the past year or so. My wife and we're traveling with a baby that isn't quite 2 yet. I've flown with them with just small issues. The nickel and diming is the worst though. We got to the desk and checked our luggage. The male clerk went over the itinerary and looked at Preston, the baby, and even stated he's obviously under 2. We then spent the next 2 hours waiting to board. When I got up there the check in, the lady at the gate, whom I've seen many times before and never smiles or says thank you. She looks like a miserable person.
She asked for my baby’s birth certificate or drivers license. Yes, she asked a 18mo old for a driver's license. I told her he couldn't reach the brakes and was denied a license, lol. My wife got upset, rightly so and angrily put the bottle in the baby’s bag. As I was trying to reason with them telling them that this issue should have been brought up at the desk when we checked in. The agent at the desk even stated that our baby is obviously under 2. Had they asked me for verification then, we could have had our daughter email us the info but the plane was 20 minutes until take off.
This travel day was Thanksgiving and had family waiting for us. The sour gate agent said we couldn't board and we're calling the police, no kidding. I said, “Try and stop me.” I then found a TSA agent and SLC airport police officer and they were awesome. When they learned the facts, they told us they were going to issue a false police report on the agent. All the TSA and police said that Frontier gets about 5x more complaints than all other airlines combined. Delta heard what was happening and rushed us over to their desks and got us on one of their flights cheaper than Frontier. Delta was awesome, to say the least. Frontier needs to learn a lesson from them. Please don't fly Frontier. You'll only have a terrible flight and horrible customer service.
I canceled my den deals account and tore up my Frontier credit card and got a Delta Sky Miles Amex. I think I'm going to love Delta. Frontier is the worst. They are a accident waiting to happen. I hope travelers are safe but if they treat the planes like they do their customers it's only a matter of time before something bad happens. Kudos to Delta. Frontier I'm sure will be out of business soon.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2016
I booked a round trip flight from Minneapolis to Cancun. It was advertised as "one stop" in Denver on the way there and way back. What it really meant was that I actually have 4 different flights in the trip. Minneapolis to Denver, Denver to Cancun, then from Cancun to Denver and Denver to Minneapolis. That means I have to pay 4 bag fees for one bag! I am checking one bag and the total will be $120 for the trip simply because they split the trip into 4 separate flights. This is so deceitful. They shouldn't advertise a flight from Minneapolis to Cancun but then actually make you pay for one flight to Denver and another to Cancun and so on. Beware; unless you have a direct flight, you will be paying extra fees for bags on top of the norm. Never again will I use this airline.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2016
Hello, this will be the last time I fly Frontier Airline. I departed 11/17 from Orlando, FL International Airport at 10:45 am. The clerk at the check-in counter was completely horrible. I asked for her full name, she just gave me her first name, Maria (she's Hispanic). She wasn't welcoming at all. When I said good-morning she didn't respond. She was unfriendly and unkind. We were charged $90.00 for 2 take-on luggage which we weren't aware of. All she said is we should have checked the website. We have a 4 yr old child and brought a car-seat with us on our trip. When we asked for plastic wrapping to wrap it, she told us she didn't have any and left it at that. She made no attempt to rectify the issue at hand. She was completely unhelpful to us. Neither me nor my wife will fly Frontier ever again.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2016
I fly to Florida at least twice a year. And have been doing so for the last ten years. I usually fly Delta and have never had a problem. Flew down this time on AA and had no issues. Coming back on Frontier I didn't even get on the plane. I haven't paid for a checked bag in years, and I know the usual fee is $25 dollars for your first bag. However I was shocked I was being charged $40 per bag. Then the individual in front of me tells me we are going to hate the seats. Great. A plane flight that is going to take almost 5 hours and should take no more than 3-4. More on that in a minute.
My wife and I get to the terminal and find out that we're going to also be charged another $60 per carry on bag at the gate. They allow only one carry on that fits under the seat in front of you. If it has to go in an overhead bin you're charged. According to my email correspondence with Frontier on this issue. I then started to look at reviews online and found them to be horrible. Also seeing that there is no wifi unless you want to pay for it as well as no television or movies on an almost 5 hour flight so we were told. Along with being charged for snacks. Granted with the other airlines all you get is a glass of pop and peanuts or pretzels, but it is something. Frontier calls it customizing your flight experience. I call it a headache.
Back to my carry ons. I have one bag that has expensive camera equipment, that will never get checked. Another bag I carry has snacks and incidentals should my bags get delayed. I have never had an issue with this until Frontier. Most women carry a purse. If you fly Frontier and have anything more than your purse that is a carry on fee. And they hit you at the gate as you're boarding and don't have much of a choice.
I then went back to the ticket counter and asked to have my bags back while my wife booked a flight back home thru Delta. Their attitude towards me was different than it was earlier at the counter. I don't think they expected me to drop my flight and go with a competitor. However while standing there in line there were multiple travelers that weren't happy with Frontier.
Having flown to Florida often, I know that it is around a 4.25 to a 4.5 hour flight from SLC. Thru Frontier my flight was almost 5 hours and that was just to get to Denver. And yet they tell me that customer safety is their number one priority. Do they not know what happens when a plane flies too slow? Do they not recall a SkyWest flight on April 23, 2015? My first and last experience with this airline.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2016
Frontier Airlines says their flights are kept low by not offering amenities. But really why not raise the flight $5 and give everyone a pop and a cookie. The seats don't recline, no room in overhead compartments, you can't cross your legs and was like a row of old lawn furniture. Their fold down tray won't even hold a book. In fact most napkins are bigger. The staff was polite but the flight seems like something from the 1930s.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2016
The customer service with this airline is dismal. Once they have your money they do not care about you whatsoever and its almost impossible to get any of your money back. They will nickel and dime to death. They charge "fees" for literally everything. Will never use this airline again.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2016
I recently booked a round trip flight from NY to ATL. On the return trip, I got to the airport an hour before departure, which I think was reasonable. I was told by the booking agent that I need to pay $40 for the carry-on luggage I had. Which I didn't mind, I gave her a $100 dollar bill and she refused to take the money, saying she does not have change for a $100 bill. And she wasn't going to book me for the flight until I pay for the luggage. By the time I came back from looking for change for a $100 bill, she said the counter was closed and I cannot board the flight.
She said the only available flight was for Sunday which was not acceptable since she was the reason for why I missed the flight. Furthermore, she booked my flight for Sunday without informing me about it. I called the customer care unit to voice my grievances and they said there is nothing they can do not even a refund. I wonder how this airlines are being regulated, because they are conning people out of their money and also rendering appalling services. Now I have to book another airline for times two of what I paid. Still, my money is still in limbo. I deserve compensations from Frontier Airlines and an apology for the trauma they have caused me.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2016
Bought tickets to go to Punta Cana 2 months ago and found out I'm pregnant a week ago. Reached out to Frontier to cancel my trip due to my doctor's recommendation not to go because of the Zika Virus. Frontier didn't refund even though my trip is not for another 2 weeks. They can very well sell those tickets. Instead they gave me a credit and it's not even for the full price I paid. Additionally, the credit they gave me needs to used within 90 days. I only have 90 days to fly somewhere. Never using this airline again.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2016
This is seriously a great airline. Newer planes and unbeatable low fares. I've flown Frontier several times from Orlando to St. Louis and have only had great experiences. Yes, you have to pay for checked bags or carry-ons, but still far cheaper than the competition. If you want to pay 4x the airfare for a free cup of soda and 11 degrees of seat recline, then be my guest. Someone's gotta dump money into the other airlines and keep them in business. I will continue flying Frontier and enjoy the savings.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2016
Tried to make changes to a flight and they wanted to charge me more than the flight is even worth. Customer service was horrible, even the manager. They do not care even 1% about their customers. I would rather pay 3x the amount of money to avoid dealing with these people. I learned my lesson the hard way. Don't make the same mistake I did.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2016
First time flying on Frontier, although I've read and heard bad reviews. The ticket rate was great, was not too excited about the luggage and snack fees, since I'm use to Flying Southwest Airlines. I will travel on Frontier again, but probably for flights two hours or less. I got what I paid for but most importantly I arrived safely and on time!
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2016
On flight 402, 9:30 a.m. from L.A. to DEN, (first time in Frontier), the clerk charged me $40.00. He says because the wheels of my carry on exceeded from that measure of yours, for me that was outrageous. When we come back flying Delta they don't even say a word. I won't flight Frontier again. That's for sure.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2016
Recently my husband and I were looking for a reasonable price for a flight to Denver Co. The prices with Frontier were much more reasonable than other airlines but the reviews were very disturbing. We made the decision to go with Frontier and give it a try. This was a very wise decision. What people are complaining about I have no idea! The crew could not have been any nicer. The comfort of the plane was equal to any other airline we have ever used. The flight could not have been any better. The only problem we did encounter was on our return trip our luggage did not arrive with us. This happens on any airline. We did the necessary paperwork and within two hours we received a call telling us that our luggage would be delivered to us that same day. We live a round trip of four hours from the airport but as promised our luggage was delivered to our front door! So thank you Frontier for everything!
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2016
Frontier Airlines has very deceitful advertising. I booked a flight from Phoenix to Omaha via Denver and after I paid I noticed there was a 13 hour layover in Denver. There was no indication that there was such a long layover, yes it's my fault for not looking at the flight times with a microscope but that flight should not have been presented in the first place. The timing made it look like there as only a 2 hour layover. I called to see if I could get the flight canceled and refunded. Of course no flexibility whatsoever. The foreign call center also has a language barrier. We will NEVER use Frontier again and I recommend everyone to not use them.
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2016
Have flown Frontier many times in the past and I know it's a, "you get what you pay for deal". With their nickel and dime you to death, after an initial low ticket fare strategy. But they have changed their seating in some of, or all their planes (air bus to Vegas recently) and it was like sitting in a wooden chair for 4 hours. Absolutely the worst/most uncomfortable flights ever. My advise spend more money with another airline with decent padded seats.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2016
They are a total bait and switch airline. They offer decent fares and hide the fact that they charge for everything! You want a carry-on, $30 each way. You want to sit with your spouse, $18 each way. THEY change your flight? $99 to cancel.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2016
I have flown Frontier Airlines probably 8 times in the last year. Besides being at the most horrible and the farthest terminal at Atlanta airport, I love the online deals they offer and I have always had a great flight with them. I have actually flown with the same stewardesses on 2 different flights and they are amazing. Recently, I flew to L.A. from Atlanta and a passenger had a medical emergency. We DID end up having to stop in Phoenix due to this but the crew and the pilots responded wonderful; I was impressed. I will certainly continue to fly with them. For those who are complaining about bag costs, etc, etc...get over it! You are not paying 4 times amount on Delta and just sign up for Discount Den or the works. They cover everything and give you the value price you're looking for to fly.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2016
When I approached the desk, Scott **, one of the supposedly managers at Frontier Airlines, checked us in. He ran my card three times for two bags and I asked for a refund and he said he couldn't refund me, and was very rude about it as well. He was so rude and I asked to speak with a manager and he wouldn't let me, he kept saying he was the manager. I also asked for his full name and he was unwilling to give me any information. The full name is already on his badge, so there was no reason for him to covered up his ID and hide it from us, while at the same time, he's also making rude comments to me and my boyfriend.
He was very unhelpful and unwilling to credit me back a bag that we didn't even have. He kept saying "it was already processed and we cannot refund you!" We have never had such rude customer service in all of my life that I have been flying, considering that we always fly with Southwest or Alaskan Airlines which are excellent airlines!
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2016
Well let's start with timing the airline was on time. We departed flight was smooth arrived 30 minutes earlier. Don't know why everyone is so negative about this airline I had no problem going and coming back. The cabin stewards were very polite. People complain about everything I read about the luggage sizes and prices was aware of their policies. The seats were not bad/I bought my snacks from home so I did not have to buy on the plane. I will fly frontier again. The price was good and also direct with gaining half hour both times.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2016
Flight from Orlando to Pit Oct. 22, 2016 - Said we were late for our flight and denied us to board. Though I told them we were in line waiting and my 84 year old needed to get home because she was out of meds. Told that is my problem. Completely rude and uncaring. Cost 380 dollars to get home. Will not return my money paid for their tickets because I did not cancel?? Why would I cancel a flight I could not get on?? Told it was 43 minutes when I got to check-in. Stood in line for 20 min. Please if anyone would like to do a class action suit contact me. Thanks.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2016
Flight attendant charged me a additional $50 fee to relocate seats and didn't charge other passengers that relocated. Flight attendant could not provide me with a receipt after I paid the additional charge.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2016
Our flight from Orlando after Disney World via Frontier Airlines was horrible. The flight attendants had poor communication and was just plain rude to my family. My two children got balloons at Disney World today and I've never seen anything that says no balloons on planes. Not one word was said to use at check in, security, or even during boarding about having to deflate the balloons. Then after sitting down for a while the flight attendant told us we needed to deflate the balloons. For a child with mild Autism this was not a pleasant surprise and even if he didn't have Autism why didn't anyone tell us before that moment. We will never fly Frontier again. I could not get the balloons deflated because they were tied so tight so I asked the flight attendant to help. He went to find some scissors.
In the meantime another flight attendant came back and told me that the captain told him to come back and confiscate our balloons that they had to be removed from the airplane. I explained to him that I've tried to deflate them but could not get the knot out and the other flight attendant was supposed to be helping. I also explained that before they assume I'm being not compliant and confiscate my children's balloons maybe they should communicate with their own staff a little better. Frontier Airlines was horrible in my children's and my eyes today and totally ruined the end of our vacation with their rudeness toward our family. The balloons were in a row that only our family members were in so they weren't in anyone's way. I'm very disappointed in the way Frontier Airlines handled this situation. I wouldn't recommend Frontier Airlines to anyone with children.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2016
I booked a flight for my 6 year old daughter and I on Friday 10/21 to surprise my family on Thanksgiving in Florida. Today, 10/28, I was asked by my daughter's grandma if she would mind if I cancelled her flight and let her take her down sooner. I told her I would look into the refund/cancellation information. I called right away and spoke with someone who specifically told me all but the $99 cancellation fee would be REFUNDED, not credited. REFUNDED! I told her thank you and ended the conversation as I had to figure things out with travel arrangements still. After speaking with my daughter's grandmother, I called back to cancel just my daughter's flight, I didn't ask any questions as I had spoke to someone about the ins and outs earlier, after the male processed my request he advised me I will be CREDITED to the airline and that the only person who could use the credit was my 6 year old daughter and the trip would have to be booked within 90 days!!!
After explaining to him over and over I was told an hour prior I would receive a refund, he refused to listen to me so I asked to be transferred to a supervisor. She was extremely rude and refused to reason with me, even though the website also states REFUND not credit after 7 days or more after booking. I asked her time and time again to transfer me to her supervisor and she refused over and over! Not only are they crooks they have no customer concern or care in the world! I will never recommend or travel this airline!!!
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2016
So, I flew Frontier from Atlanta to Las Vegas. It was last minute and the cheapest one I could find. I flew out Saturday and back Monday. I ended up getting extremely sick on Monday and was unable to get on my flight. I spoke to the guy that works at the Frontier desk, let him know that I needed to change my flight, he was very rude. I was vomiting all over the place and could barely keep my head up. I didn't understand what he was saying because I was vomiting and couldn't hear him. He started yelling at me, got extremely mad at me for vomiting in the floor (which was very embarrassing). He then asked me if I was "slow". I am always a super nice person but this sent me over the edge. I wasn't so nice to him.
I ended up getting on the next flight Tuesday morning. I was still feeling pretty rough but a little better. The flight wasn't that bad. On the way to Vegas, this poor lady had a stroke in the air, thankfully there were 2 doctors on that flight with us. The flight was cheap, but you do have to pay for everything. Your seats, any food or drinks that you want/need. And they will get you with the bags. You can have 2 free carry-on bags, like your suitcase and a purse. They try to make you pay for your bags to carry on, but YOU DO NOT HAVE TO! I learned that from the people I was sitting next to on the way to Vegas. I paid for my carry-on bags on the way there but did not pay for them on the way back!
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2016
On Oct.4, 2016, I was scheduled to depart from (CVG) airport and arrive at (RSW) airport. My grandmother was terminally ill and was put in a hospice house. When I got to the terminal the lady said that I could not board the plane. Apparently, I was 3 minutes late, but I could still see the plane outside the window with the ramp still attached. I told the lady that it was an emergency. My grandmother was sick, but she would not let me board. I just started crying. I filed a complaint to get my money back, but no one cares. I received an email about airline policy instead.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2016
One month ago I flew Frontier. Not only was I stranded overnight in Denver flying to/from DC, but Frontier refused to refund the costs incurred for a 16 hour, overnight layover. We arrived at our destination 20 hours after we were scheduled. Frontier illegally failed to issue us vouchers for breakfast or lunch. And when we requested our bag, which included formula and diapers for our 8-month old, Frontier staff refused to get it even though our layover was 16 hours and overnight. The cause of the delay was mechanical, not weather. We were promised by multiple Frontier Airline personnel to save receipts and submit them online to get a refund. 3 weeks after doing so I received a response that Frontier would not cover the costs of meals, formula, or diapers for the 16 hours we were stranded overnight in Denver. The customer service rep did not even try to make it better. Just empty words. One of the worst customer service experiences of my life.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2016
I arrived at BNA with my 14 year old daughter. I told them that she had to be escorted and past 100 dollars each way to and from Denver. I was forced to fill out paperwork with information on exactly who would be picking her up at Denver including full name, nickname, phone number. This was my 25 year old son. He arrived and was told there is no such paperwork! My 14 year old daughter had to be held at the gate alone. Flight crew left. Gate agent was there. My son was not permitted to pick her up.
I, then, called corporate. KEVIN (last names not allowed to be released) was extremely rude when I insisted that my son was there to pick up my daughter. He insisted that he was not at the airport and the flight hadn't landed yet. I explained again that I just got off of the phone with my son and be was not permitted to get my daughter. He was so unkind even as I cried in confusion and fear. Paperwork was never found! Not even put in the computer! They just very very rudely explained their policy; rudely took my $100.00!!!! From that moment on, no supervision was given! Then to top out off, they wouldn't release my girl. It took a gate agent calling BNA and asking IF ANYONE REMEMBERED THIS AT THE TICKET COUNTER!
Finally the rude ticket agent who was eager to take our money in exchange for having a"constant eye " on my daughter, was reached and she said she remembered some girl with a brother who had a weird name who would be picking her up at the gate. That's all! They had no documented arrangements showing that my daughter would be escorted! What, then did I pay $100.00 for!? This is ridiculous! Kevin wouldn't work with me, said HE was as high up in Frontier that it reached! Had no supervisor and no last name for me to be able to contact with questions. Our family travels a lot, however, this is the last time we will travel with Frontier! Very rude and unorganized!
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2016
I have difficulties navigating the website. It sneaks charges that if you are not aware, will cost you $$. I app to request a Spanish operator, after I waited almost two hours for an agent to answer and a few disconnections. The agent name Mabel was professional and helpful. Thank you so much for your help. I think that in order to process all booking, more bilinguals agents are a necessity. I understand that in order to keep cost at minimum, the website is available. However, it's difficult if you are traveling and don't have a computer. I almost switch to another airline with humans helpers and better timely basis.
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2016
Frontier Airlines Flight 1252 Delayed 4 hours yesterday afternoon, 10/19/16, originally 4:35 pm flight. Technical fault, agents assured everyone. We were given vouchers for meals, and their very generous travel voucher for $100 off a future flight. They know what they can do with that! Great Service.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2016
I purchased my tickets back in July for a flight in October. The day comes and the weather report fails to work in my favor. What was supposed to be an hour and a half ride took well over three hours due to rain and traffic issues. Once I arrive (we had about 40 minutes before our plane was supposed to take off and we were running like crazy) and the lady at the gate said the plane left early! She said we should have been there 45 minutes before the gate (never mind it was mere minutes over at that point) and the plane was 'headed down the runway'! I've never heard of a plane leaving EARLIER than scheduled, especially in inclement weather! I was offered a flight exchange on Monday but the event was going to be missed (was Saturday to Monday) and even though they caused us to miss our flight I would have to cancel both my return flight and outgoing as well.
The men working behind the gate proceeded to laugh at me! Horrible customer service! I then get told to call corporate, get placed on hold for 20 minutes and then get told that only the airliner can take care of it at the airport. I told the 'manager' (nobody had name tags to identify themselves which was also shady) and even though corporate said I would get a refund she refused and called me a liar. Tickets are nonrefundable and nonexchangeable even if the airline causes the mess. They said they overbooked and when they called my name and I wasn't there they just gave my seat away.
What a scam! So I emailed corporate again and they told me that the 'cancellation fee' which I didn't approve took all the credit out of my 'account' so no credit either. 99 bucks a passenger for 60 dollar tickets? Again, scam! I'm now taking the issue to my bank. These crooks took my money and I want it back! How they can stay in business is insane!
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2016
Recently I had a round trip flight from San Francisco to Orlando. The ONLY thing good about Frontier was the price. Although charging for carry on bags is stupid and greedy. They should have included that in the base price, instead of charging extra. The seats were immobile, and of hard plastic. I have traveled a lot, and never have seen chairs that don't recline. My back was killing me after the experience. There were delays, in fact we Sat on the tarmac for one and 1/2 hours before we could deplane. So, at 2 something in the morning, it sucks to just sit there and wait forever. Definitively NOT worth the bargain price. It comes only second to Aeroflot, a Russian airline that also really sucked...
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2016
So I booked my photographers tickets 3 months before my wedding. Day before my wedding and the day my photographers came to the airport - Only to find out the flight was cancelled. There was no one at the gate, and people kept showing up to their gate and had no answers. I panicked and Called frontier, the Customer service rep didn't even know what he was talking about, and told me the flight left at 6 this morning, and I said "No, they rescheduled the flight for tomorrow at 6 am, and that was not going to work for me! I had to take photos at 8 AM! And they were only scheduled to leave at 6 am from PDX."
I asked to speak to a manager, and I got one. But he was a complete "Jerks". I told him I need my photographers on a plane ASAP. This is unbelievable! He told me the only option is for me to go online and process a refund request. I told him that is not helpful right now, the tickets are $1000/Person right now - day of. And I booked them 3 months ago and got a better deal! I said I need the airline company to get them on another flight. And he said "what you're asking me to do is "Dig into my paycheck"!!!" Can you believe the nerve of this so called "manager". I was so furious, I told him he doesn't deserve a paycheck!
This is unbelievable! They can't just mess around with customers scheduled like this! Moral of the story is, I would NEVER EVER Fly with Frontier again! I did get a refund for this flight, and still battling on their return flights. I Ended up spending over $2000 for 2 tickets to get my photographer to Iowa, and she was still late, and we did not have the photo session before the ceremony as planned! Super Frustrating. Definitely reconsider before ever booking with them!!! Especially if it's an important event!
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2016
NEVER EVER EVER AGAIN!!! Frontier Airlines is the worse airline service ever! I just now went to review it to see its highest rating is 2.4 stars (no surprise). First I drop my wallet before take off, it was 3 ft from me. The flight attendant didn't even ask if someone lost it. He just picked it up and took it OFF THE PLANE! So I went without a wallet, no ID, did not get to see my sister's navel graduation which was the whole point of me traveling! Then trying to solve this whole issue 90% of the people I talked to were NOT helpful and were VERY rude!!
Then on the way back the exact bags we took with us the whole time as a carry on, all of a sudden they said were too big and we had to pay $120 to take them on the plane. BTW the dimensions are 18x14x8 which the sight specifies it must be that size or smaller... what they mean is not that size. It must be smaller... and you have to pay for everything on the flight. Nothing is complimentary anymore!! So the flight might be cheap but after they ** you it cost the same and you get ** service!! I have never had such an unpleasant experience in my whole life!!!
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2016
I arrived at the AUS airport after checking in from home 40 mins. before flight departure. The online system gave me a check in confirmation. But did not send me a boarding pass. I went to the airline counter with hopes of getting a boarding pass printed. There were three passengers waiting but the counter was unattended. I looked for a kiosk around to print my boarding pass. They did not have one. I went through their mobile app to pull the boarding pass up but it's not there. I went to the security gate hoping he will let me through the gate with the ticket confirmation email.
At this time I went back to the ticket counter the attendants were still not there. I waited for the attendants to come. By this time I missed my flight. The ** gentleman at the ticket counter showed up. He says that I need to pay $99 to board the next flight to Denver. Wait a minute... I checked in online. Have a check in confirmation. You do not have staff to help at desk or a kiosk to print a boarding pass. You do not email the boarding pass, you do not make the boarding pass available to retrieve from my FlyFrontier account. How is my fault that I was not able to board the flight. These crooks first denied that I checked in online. I showed them the screenshot confirming that I checked in. Their argument was if I checked in online the attendant says I should be able access the pass from the app. He dabbled around on my phone and said I didn't check in.
Then I talked to the supervisor. She says that I didn't check in so the boarding pass is not accessible on app. Then I was asked to call the customer service. The customer service confirms that I checked in but the boarding pass is not going to be accessible online or emailed. Then I tweet to @frontiercare and they respond back saying that "if you check in online via a browser then that boarding pass cannot be accessed via mobile app or by logging into my Frontier account."
So for the lame excuses of this company that has no kiosk to print boarding pass, no staff at counter, no online access to boarding pass for checked in passengers, no mobile app access to boarding pass, no electronic email confirmation that you have successfully checked in. All these are standard on any airline. They have the nerve to charge 99 dollars to get me to Denver instead of an apology. Apologize for my inconvenience, mistreatment, and return my $99 you crooks.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2016
On September 18, 2016 I took a girls trip (5 of us) to Dallas/Ft. Worth. We left Milwaukee, WI and all checked in at the same time. Everyone received their luggage but me. The baggage claim told me to call their office and all I got was a number ** that no one would answer. I called that number every day while I was in Dallas and got a hold of nobody. On my return to Wisconsin on September 25, 2016 I started sending e-mails to Frontier Airlines and calling other numbers that the internet gave out 303-390-9067, 303-542-1490 still no response. All I want is my stuff back. I feel violated! I know it is sitting in the Denver Airport somewhere. No one will help me. Please let others know about this Airline. They are not helpful at all.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2016
My wife booked a flight from Salt Lake City to Minneapolis on Frontier in August. There was one stop in Denver. When she arrived in Denver, she found they had cancelled the Denver to Minneapolis flight. They offered no help in getting her to Minneapolis that evening. She had to book a flight on Southwest at a major premium. Frontier offered us a voucher for compensation but we have no need to fly anywhere Frontier is going in the near future. First they won't reimburse us for the extra fees we paid for a better seat and for baggage because it's their policy. Second they promised to reimburse for that portion of the flight in 10 days and it's been well over a month and we have not seen a penny. Since you can't call them and talk to a human being, we are going to take them to small claims court and will be asking for the full amount of the Southwest Flight.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2016
I have flown with Frontier twice. The first time I flew from Colorado-San Diego. I took a 930 pm flight. Because of the fog my flight had to fly into LA. Which is about a 4 hour drive to where I had to go. After waiting 2+ hours they finally let us know the flight will not be leaving again that night and the next flight is 12 pm the following day. We were not able to get our bags any earlier than this announcement so now it is 3 am and I am stuck in the airport. I had no choice but to get a hotel room that night in LA. The airline did not offer to help with any alternative accommodations and we were basically to figure it out ourselves. Mind you it was Valentine's Day weekend.
My next experience was this last weekend. Again I booked a 930 pm flight. A week before my trip I received an e-mail saying that it was changed to 10:53 pm - whatever. So now I am at the airport with plenty of time to spare outside of my gate when the gate information changes to Phoenix, not San Diego... There was no announcement or anything letting us know. Me and everyone else were panicking and confused. A couple gates down was our correct flight and status is on-time... phew. Boarding was to be at 10:15 pm. It's now 11:00 pm and status is still on time? It's now 11:45 and we are finally boarding. (I got an email at 12:52 am the following day letting me know of the delay.) 2 hours late and I finally land in San Diego.
My flight home was at 350 pm on a Sunday. Boarding was on time, surprisingly and things were going smooth so far, minus the screaming children around me and my window shade being non-existent/broken. We touched in Colorado 20 mins early. 1 HOUR later we were allowed to get off the plane. How we got there early and had to sit an additional hour is beyond me. Poor planning? From my experiences with Frontier I would not recommend. Yes they are a smaller airline and I guess need a lot more experience but the little things are frustrating to a paying customer - non-reclining seats, additional $25 to check bag, broken airplane parts? I would not fly with them unless I had to. Just a heads up to all plan for your travel plans to get messed up.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2016
I ordered a cup of tea and it was so hot it spilled in my lap and now got first and deep second degree burns. Fun fun. The attendant offered me ICE wow ICE. Anyone that passed 6 grade and made it into 7th grade knows Ice is the worst thing for any burn. I called Frontier customer service and gave the info. They say someone will contact me in 24 hours. Um... It's now 3 days - yep 2nd degree burns from a cup of tea ouch. I can't walk. I can forget driving. Thank God the guy in front of had to lean back so hard it fell in my lap. So no sex for me and my poor boyfriend is very depressed.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2016
If you want to know what became of Greyhound, it sprouted wings, became an airline and calls itself Frontier. I have never in my entire life Sat on a plane so deliberately designed with disregard for passenger comfort as on the Airbus 321 flown from Denver to Raleigh. The arrogance of airline executives to field a plane on which the seats are hard plastic, do not recline at all and have no headrests is beyond belief. The tray tables are small 4 x 8 slabs of aluminum. And this was a NEW aircraft; built that way on purpose. Never ever again will I fly this airline. Absolutely never.
And one more thing; do not be fooled by the cheap ticket prices. It's a trick. Your flight is not only painful, it costs what any other airline ticket would -- they just divide the price up into sub-prices, such as for sitting in the first 8 rows or charging you for carry-ons and checked baggage. Our red-eye flight was marked by many crying babies and young children, whose parents had no money to flight properly. It was packed with people who couldn't afford a comfortable airline. I was appalled. Never again. Pay the money and fly properly on a real airline. Don't reward this company with a single dime of your money.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2016
Dear Alexa (from Frontier Customer service) and anyone else that cares at Frontier; I am not the type of person to complain about services or products. I don’t even send food back if it wrong, but this is out of control. I received this email about 24 hours ago and I sat on it so to make sure I don’t email back as a reaction to my frustrations with this airline.
My frustrations continue so here goes of WHAT has happened and how BAD this business has been ran. As you and most reading this will most likely skim through it looking for highlights and the details. Mind you NOTHING has been done to accommodate myself or either of the 3 other people on this trip with me by Frontier. They have merely passed the buck to the next poor sap willing to listen (temporarily). Even a supervisor that was assigned this customer problem NEVER called back like she promised. Mind you, this has all happened within 7 DAYS of our scheduled travel date, which is TODAY and still there is no resolution or attempt.
8/21/16- reservations made leaving San Diego @615 am, Indy @ 708 pm GREAT!!! 9/8/16 FLIGHTS CHANGED by Frontier, our HOME flight for 10/10/16 was changed to arrive at 1153 pm (ok, whatever, late night, ok). 9/12/16 2nd notification sent by Frontier that there has been a change to the schedule. (The same change as above. OK, thanks for the reminder) 9/30/16 Another email sent by Frontier for me to call about a change in the upcoming flight. 10/2/16 I get an email stating that my flight has been changed from 615 am to 350 pm that same day. This NOW puts me in Indy @ 421am the NEXT day! I lose a day completely.
We then call in because this is a dramatic change. Is this is unacceptable to lose a total day on a 3 day trip! No. Only now do I have to change flights but LEAVE WORK FRIDAY EARLY! Not only did we call, but the supervisor stated that she would call us back when she has figured it out, her shift ended at 6 pm... No call! It was offered this day that a refund is issued for the cost of the flights and we can find another flight somewhere else. Being we are 5days away from the trip, the flights have all spiked up to an extra $500! I would love to fly with another airline, but now Frontier has us stuck
10/3/16 I get an email that now my RETURN FLIGHT has been changed to a 640 pm Departure and gets into San Diego. We call and the RETURN flight is now CANCELED!!! Apparently we have been moved to another flight in another CITY! I now have to drive 2 hours to the Cincinnati airport to get home. I don’t have any emails/confirmations or anything for this. What is going on here? Now with the times and days all screwed up, I am FORCED to MISS MORE WORK AND TAKE TUESDAY 10/11/2016 OFF! 10/6/2016 I check in for my 10/7/2016 flight and NOW THEY ARE CHANGING ME ANOTHER $100 for seats reassignments?!!! What is going on here? REALLY?!!! Are you kidding me? Did they address and fix anything? Answer: NOT EVEN CLOSE!
10/7/2016 We are scheduled to “leave” today @ 350 pm (we will see if that happens) and get into Indy @ 425 am SATURDAY 10/8/2016. Still no confirmation of a return flight. No emails stating I can get home on 10/11/2016. I submitted a request for the rental car reimbursement (for 10/11/2016) being I have to drive to Cincinnati now. At LEAST Frontier could do is pay for the car rental.
This has been the single WORST experience with a “business” that I think I have ever had. I travel a lot, but this company loves the transference of responsibility game back on to the customers and their minion workers. What I expect now: compensation to a worthy degree of some sort and I don’t mean giving me an extra bag of pretzels. I expect that my $100 is returned that I paid last night, my car rental bill taken care at the VERY LEAST! Honestly a truly unhappy FIRST TIME CUSTOMER;
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2016
On October 2nd I accidently left my cell phone on a chair in front of Denver gate A31 around 3:30 PM. When I returned to San Diego I discovered my phone was lost and immediately filed a report with Denver Airport. The next day I began calling my cell phone and eventually a Frontier employee named Denae answered. She said she was a gate supervisor and someone had given her my phone the day before. She was currently at the Staybridge Hotel but she said she would turn it into Frontier Lost & Found within one hour. In the mean time I attempted to contact Frontier Lost and Found and the phone is never answered. The only way to talk to Frontier Lost and Found (Theresa) is to call the Frontier Corporate operator. She will then connect me with Theresa in Lost & Found. I had to do this at least 5 times.
Theresa seemed very uninterested in proactively helping me. She did tell me that the gate supervisor was a contractor and seemed very nervous about trying to find out who this Denae was. When you lose your phone, Apple provides a way of tracking your phone and placing a number on your phone to be called if the phone is found. Over the next 24 hours I watched my phone move from the Staybridge Hotel, the Frontiers Corporate HQ, and finally back to gate A32.
I had placed my daughter's phone number on the phone if found and she finally received a call from another Frontier employee (Raquel). She said she had my phone and was taking it to shipping and would call back in 15 minutes to give my daughter the cost info and tracking number. My daughter never received another call from Frontier. Since Raquel (the second Frontier employee) had used my phone to call my daughter, my daughter had no way of calling Raquel back since she apparently turned my phone off. All of this information was provided to Theresa in Frontier Lost and Found but she never did anything to try and track down these employees or my phone.
In summary, two Frontier employees definitely had my phone but it was never turned in to Lost and Found and no one from Frontier shipping ever called. As a result, yesterday I had to go to Verizon and buy a new replacement phone at a cost of hundreds of dollars to me. I realize it was my mistake to lose the phone, but Frontier needs to be ashamed they have unethical and lazy employees who did nothing to help me get my phone back.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2016
For flight from San Francisco to Houston they switched the destinations! By discover that my departure now is from Houston instead of San Francisco, I contacted the company and got a reply that if I want to change my reservation in correct(!) way, I have to pay additional $350. Any attempt to convince them that it's their mistake, not mine - didn't help. I had to cancel my flight and lost my money. Isn't it robbery??!!
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2016
I booked a ticket for my parents to washington dc and I did not know they charged for everything. Charged for checked in bags, carry on bags, seat charges, snacks. My parents and I did not know this before and they did not tell us clearly in the shopping cart about this charges before we put in the credit card. WATCH OUT FOR ALL OF THESE CHARGES, NOT worth to book the tickets. Their customer and customer relation are terrible, not offering the helps but always having words, NON REFUNDABLE to customers. They don't have a courtesy help for us. We have to pay $100 for bag check and carry on bags.
The front desk did not do clear and give me the receipts of the bag check. I had to come back to the front desk to request the lady the bag checked in receipt and she just wrote down for me a few number on it. My parents got in Washington DC at 4:30 pm and just called me a minute ago that said the paid checked in bag LOST in there NOW. They are investigating our bags right now. Terrible services and charges. NEVER RECOMMENDED THIS FRONTIER AIRLINES!!!
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2016
So I had to cancel due to a medical emergency. The pre-bought baggage fees ($50) were not refundable. Why on earth would they not be refundable?! Frontier did not touch a bag. No agent was involved. I am essentially paying for the "privilege" to interact with FA web page. It like stealing. Their email in response to my complaint was it was too bad that I did not take the time to read their perverted one-way baggage rules. Actually I did. Too bad I couldn't see into the future that there was going to be 2 trips to the ER. Their cancellation fees are also punitive $100. SouthWest is so much better to deal with. I will never use FA again and I'm cancelling their credit card, too. Worst service, ever! I wish I could rate them zero stars. Plus, the agents are barely understandable. Their English is so poor and accent so heavy.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2016
As the other reviews indicate this "airline" is trying to bring back stagecoach travel. At first the fares seem reasonable but by the time you have spent money on carry on bag, checked bag, seat upgrade so your legs will function after the flight, a bag of nuts and a pop, you will easily be at other, proper airlines rates. The extra stress from delays and changes are a cost as well. After using Frontier for 6 flights over the last month 2 have been on time. One was a day late after sitting at airport for 6 hours. Smallest delay was 45 minutes. The flight crews are mostly nice. That's the one star.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2016
My family and I flew from MKE to PHL on Frontier today. Given all the extremely negative reviews I felt the need to share my experience. 1. Frontier is a discount airline. There are no "hidden fees". They beat you over the head with all of their fees. "Book your bags now for $25. If you book at airport it will be $50!!!" How people are surprised by this I do not know. You can easily log into their website. Calc seat fees. Luggage Fees etc and then compare to other airlines. 2. The plane was nice! I was shocked. American Airlines planes are outdated in comparison. Flight attendants were friendly. 3. Plane took off on time and landed early. Yay! So based on this one flight I would give them a 10/10. I would use them again if I ever needed to travel for cheap and wasn't on a strict timeline.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2016
READ THE REVIEWS, DO NOT FLY WITH FRONTIER AIRLINES. Suitcases all packed and ready to go. A medical emergency caused us to have to change our flight by 5 days. With note from doctor not to fly for 5 days. Called the airline to change our departing date and was told it would be $99 each plus another almost $500 to make the change because there are no other options for less! As far as the airline was concerned, it was an opportunity to take advantage of two seniors on fixed income taking a trip to visit family in Phoenix.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2016
Hidden baggage fees. I recently attempted to take advantage of the lower fees advertised by Frontier Airlines. Unfortunately, I was charged $150 for "taxes and carrier imposed fees" IN ADDITION to the price of each airline ticket. This $150 does not even include a checked bag fee. Had I known about this fee, I would never have booked the reservations. This is highway robbery. I am SO disappointed.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2016
New Orleans to Philadelphia. The additional carry on charge means that the price I would have paid with a different airline would have been less costly. I just wish I had seen these reviews before I booked. From what these reviews of the experience of other say, the Frontier name might indicate that they are trying to replicate stage coach travel with wings and an inhospitable business environment. Fool me once.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2016
If I could give this airline 0 stars I would. Let's start with flight from Denver to St. Louis delayed several times and then boarded to then deplane telling us the plane had been loaded with the wrong luggage. Gate sign then changed multiple times - we finally boarded and arrived in St. Louis at 1AM - 5 hours after the scheduled arrival time - without any reason why and no explanation. Return flight from St. Louis to Denver got delayed several times and then was diverted waaay North supposedly for weather issues.
When we finally landed in Denver three hours later after what was suppose to be an 1 1/2 hour flight there was no gate and were told someone was being removed by the Denver Police. Now we sat on the runway for yet another hour before deplaning on their incredibly uncomfortable/non-reclining seats. But wait - there is more - baggage claim - we waited another hour and half for our bags to arrive. No updates, no excuses, no information period... it looks like this airline is 'coming apart at the seams...' I hope NEVER to fly FRONTIER AIRLINES again...! This use to be my favorite airline. Now it is without a doubt the Worst airlines I have every dealt with. Hopefully - Never again.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2016
Frontier charges less than other airlines for the same trip. However the hidden prices you don't see right away include fees for luggage, fees for overhead luggage, fees for sodas, and other drinks, and even fees to switch one coach seat for another coach seat. This is a no frills airline that doesn't even have a magazine to read. Worst part of the flights were the delays. Even though they show on-time at the terminal, my flight and connecting flights were all delayed. All four flights were delayed and the weather was great each time. We usually just sat on the plane waiting for luggage to be loaded or for paperwork to be sorted. They are not even TSA pre-check approved. This airline doesn't deserve one star, but I don't have the option to rate it at zero stars. I will never take another Frontier flight again.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2016
I usually refrain from criticism but, this was the worst experience ever. First I checked in online printed my boarding pass. They tried to say my bag was overweight. I weighed and measured everything before I left. There was no air on the flight and they charge for everything. At baggage claim my luggage came down so hard it flipped off the belt and wheel came off. Once I reached my destination I realized my bags were checked and items were missing. No assistance or remorse from anyone. If I can help it I will never fly again and they can keep them points.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2016
Delayed 2 hours this morning, 9/26/16, originally 6:00am flight. No reason, no one to speak with. Finally, agents arrived and assured everyone their connections in Denver will be held for them. Upon arrival in Denver, discovered we were all blatantly lied to. 75 customers converge on customer service, but only 2 agents on duty. Many customers, myself included, called the complaint department to alert them of the mess in Denver. Nothing is done.
Waited 2+ hours in line to speak w/ agent. The 2 agents did the best they could but no other agents came to help. Much yelling and swearing among the customers. Next flight is 12+ hours later, and because we live a 6 hour drive from our destination, PHX, we did not have the option of changing airlines because of baggage. So we are out the cost of a hotel in PHX since our flight will not arrive until close to midnight. By the time we check into the PHX hotel, we will have been up 24 hours, that is if the flight tonight is not canceled. We were given vouchers for meals, and their very generous travel voucher for $100 off a future flight. They know what they can do with that!
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2016
Your website stinks! You try to book a flight online. When you get to the page that says, "Do you want insurance? Opt in or opt out," it won't let you opt out! And it won't let you continue. So it forces you to call & book your flight which is an extra 10 dollars. They say booking online is cheaper but it won't let you opt out! They used to give you peanuts and a non-alcoholic drink for free! Now no nuts, and a soft drink is 1.99. It's bad enough you can't book online, but 1.99 for a soft drink... Come on!
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2016
When traveling for leisure on Frontier Airlines from CVG to IAH fl #1150 9/21/16 and returning 9/29/16 fl #1154. Both flights had multiple delays and questionable rationale. The 9/21 flight had a 2 1/2 hour delay but did include notification through email. The skies were blue and clear, the plane didn't show up and no rational explanation provided. The gate agent said "Thanks for all the love and understanding..." Once landed at IAH we had additional 40 minutes wait because an empty aircraft had been parked at the assigned gate. On the return 9/26 flight our party arrived 2 hours prior to the terminal as recommended. After completing all patron responsibilities, 10 minutes prior to our listed (on time) boarding an overhead announcement from the gate representative alerted us to a delay of 2 hours and 30 minutes do to a Crew illness. No other data was given.
All service industries require an employee to give notification of absence prior to work. Especially in a time sensitive industry as airline service to the working public. Even a cattle herder has to show up or call in sick. This airline consistently and repeatedly fails in providing a basic level of expectation in service causing unneeded and potentially catastrophic events to both leisure and work travel. The FAA and attorney general's office should investigate and fine the company for poor standards without quality control measures as for example in healthcare accreditation.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2016
Cheap flights great! Baggage fees, seat fees, and anything besides water fees what a huge rip off! To start off our fun vacation with friends Frontier emailed me several hours beforehand stating that our flight was going to be delayed 2 hours. Then 1 hour before our original take off time, I received an email that the flight was going to be on time. Talk about a home alone moment, rushing to the airport and running as fast as possible! When I tried calling Frontier on the way to the airport they told me to never use the app or email, it's unreliable. How the hell are we supposed to know that your system and organization are unreliable??? So I'm supposed to show up and wait several hours extra at the airport No thank you!
Thankfully we don't live too far from the airport otherwise we would have missed our flight. Once we arrived at the airport the line to drop our bags off was 100 people long! We are panicking to find additional services where we come to find the whole line is in the same boat as us. The customer service representatives were all rude, ignorant and unapologetic about our situation. They were telling us that it's too late to try and help make our flight. We even had one lady laugh at us when she asked what we needed. When I confronted her about it, she mumbled a snooty comment under her breath. Our flight attendants had no idea that our flight was delayed and thought it was absurd they would change the time back to the original.
On our returning flight, the customer service rep stood at her desk for 10 minutes without even noticing we needed help. On top of a lovely experience trying to get on the damn plane, the seats are the most uncomfortable that I've ever experienced. You have to pay for everything. I'm surprised they don't charge you to use the bathroom. I am appalled by the service Frontier does not provide. They did nothing to accommodate us or try to maintain a relationship with a potentially loyal customer. By far the worst customer service I have ever had by any company. My husband and I plus all the other friends we were with will not be flying Frontier ever again.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2016
4 hours of delays today. No wifi. No charging stations. No screens. No complimentary drinks or snacks. $40 per CARRY ON bag and $30 per check bag. ZERO communication from them. Never flying with them again.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2016
I recently traveled on Aug 31 Sept 7 from Orlando to Pittsburgh. My flight was scheduled for departure at 1:45. I received an email on Aug 30 asking if I was willing to change my flight. I called and asked what happened and was told that because the plane was changed to a smaller plane, Frontier was looking for people to change their flight. I told the representative that I was unable to change and just wanted to make sure I would have a seat the next day. She told me that I would have a seat.
The next day I received a text message that the flight was moved from 1:45pm to 3pm. I called once again and this representative was very incompetent. I explained that I saw the flight was changed and wanted to make sure that the flight would be departing that day and that I would have a seat. She began to explain to me the process of changing a flight and receiving a 200 voucher for a future flight. I told her that I didn't want to change my flight unless I could leave at the earliest flight the next day but she said there were no flights on Thursday. The next flight was Friday at 1:45. I asked her why the flight was changed and she said that the flight was overbooked and Frontier needed people to changed their flight. She put me on hold several times and each time she would come back and try to book me on another flight. When I refused, she said that the flight was cancelled.
At this point, I was furious! I demanded a supervisor and she said she had just checked and saw that the flight was cancelled. It seemed like she was unwilling to get a supervisor for me to talk to. I told her that there was no reason Frontier would cancel a flight unless there was some type of catastrophe and being overbooked wasn’t in that category. She was insistent that she had just checked, that the flight was cancelled and tried to rebook my flight. I insisted on a supervisor, she put me on hold, then came back on the line, said she rechecked the flight and confirmed that it was on schedule to depart at 3pm. She told me that because of all the confusion and miscommunication that I could get a 200 voucher for a future flight. She instructed me to go to the ticket counter at the airport and ask for the voucher.
I asked her for a confirmation email to show the person at the ticket counter and she said she was unable to do so. I was so upset and stressed at this point that I just hung up. I asked the service rep at the ticket counter and she said that the only way I could receive a voucher, would be to not travel on that flight and reschedule. I told her about the telephone conversation but she said that wasn’t the policy. At the gate, I called Frontier once again and spoke to Charlie. He was very professional and considerate of how I was recently treated on my previous phone call. He told me that I could submit a feedback form and express my concerns and disappointments.
At baggage claim in Pittsburgh, my duffel bag came off the plane and onto the baggage claim turnstile partially unzipped. I was livid. A new duffel bag doesn’t come partially unzipped on its own. Once I arrived at my mom’s, I looked through my bag and discovered that a set of headphones was the only thing missing. The headphones were a gift from my son and must have been removed from my bag in Orlando after being scanned and before it was placed on the plane. I didn’t bury the headphones among my clothes and simply placed them towards the top of my duffel bag. I had no idea that thievery was a practice of the baggage handlers at Frontier. I did call Frontier about this and was issued a 25.00 credit for my losses but this is no way compensates for replacing a gift nor does it excuse theft.
I am requesting that you review the phone calls on Aug 30, 31 to verify that all the above information is factual. I am requesting that I am issued a 200 voucher for future travel (that I was promised). Frontier Airlines said they could not issue a 200 voucher and the second customer service rep must have had problems with me because of a language barrier. Maybe Frontier shouldn't hire people who cannot manipulate the English language. So disappointed with the service at Frontier airlines and wanted others to know as well.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2016
Just booked a flight on the Frontier website. Must have been confused, because as soon as I paid for the booking and got my itinerary, it was wrong. Immediately called customer service. You have to run around in their automated system for 5 minutes until you can convince the voice prompt to actually connect you to a live person. My first call gets the itinerary corrected for times, but the wrong day. Second call to customer service (30-45 mins per call) they tell me that the same times are not available on the day earlier. So I ask whether I can leave in the morning instead of the night of the day I'm booked. Their representative tells me that I can leave at 6:00 am with a 12 hr layover in Denver, which would get me home at the same time as the corrected flight. I tell her, "Never mind, I'll keep the evening flight."
Then I go to the website and find that there is indeed a morning flight with a 1 hour layover. I call back again. After 15 minutes of trying to explain the situation, and another 10 for the rep to look at my record and find the correct flights, I am informed that there will be a $99 change fee. It was never right in the first place! This coupled with the fact that the cost of the flight does not include a chair to sit in (oh, those cost $6 to $12 per segment extra) if you want a confirmed seat, and a carry on bag fee of another $35, and coupled with the fact that Frontier is the only airline that doesn't participate in TSA pre-check - they are worthless and frustrating and I will never fly Frontier ever again! If there were "0" stars to award for this review I would pick "-5".
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2016
If I could give this airline 0 stars I would. Let's start with flight from Denver to Vegas being delayed then canceled without any reason why. Return flight from Vegas to Denver got delayed. I called their number and spoke with a woman who told me that we should still make connecting flight due to it being delayed. After we finally arrived in Denver we had to sit on the tarmac for an hour which made us miss our connection. The customer service desk was unable to rebook our flight due to system maintenance and we were told to come back at 4 a.m. to speak with someone. The only flight leaving for Charlotte are at 11 p.m. the next night. They did give us a voucher for a cheap hotel though. Now on to the plane. The first flight the air did not work. The seats do not recline. You have to pay for any in-flight food or drink and there is very little room between seats. Worst airlines I have every dealt with. Never again.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2016
Normally, I try to refrain from criticisms of companies where I've had negative experiences and only positive review those which I proudly endorse and support. However, my experience with Frontier Airlines today has prompted me to set aside that rule and offer this account: Upon the recommendation/requirements from the Frontier website, I, along with about 30 passengers before me, arrived at 5:20 (for our 7:20 flight) to find an empty Frontier desk. As the line swelled to about 100 people, around 6:07 (just 1 hour and 13 Minutes before our scheduled departure) 3 attendants arrived. After making it through security, we arrived at the gate for boarding. With about 3 minutes until the door would close, I was told to size my bag (which had made it on several other flights as carry-on without issue). After being unable to compress 5" of cloth, I was told it would be a $60 charge.
Seeing another passenger trying to pre-book her carry-on from the website, I started to attempt that and was told by one of the gate agents that I would be unable to do so because the doors would close. Extremely upset, I handed over my card for the ludicrous charge. The other passenger had successfully booked her bag-or so she thought. I overheard the gate agents tell her that she had booked a check bag (literally ONE MINUTE AGO) instead of a carry-on and when I was boarding, they were attempting to charge her an additional $60.
Once on the flights, a man asked to switch to an empty seat and was told it would be a $50 upgrade. I then overheard flight attendants mock a passenger's drink order and be extremely rude to a different passenger waiting to place an order. I can only assume they hate working for Frontier as much as everyone on this flight hates flying with it. After landing, our gate wasn't available and we waited on the immobile plane for 20 minutes before being able to park and exit. After the initial baggage check issue, I would safely say you lost about 40-50 customers for life. After the issues at the gate, about 10 more. I'll absolutely be sharing the experience in the hope that eventually you'll provide better service and, at the very least, to save my friends and family time and money.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2016
Just got off the phone with a supervisor and I use the term "supervisor" loosely in this case, named James, employee # ** who was completely useless. After getting the runaround for months writing to the online feedback department, complaint department and many more phone calls later trying to secure inconvenience vouchers for a second trip on Frontier Airlines after our first experience turned into a nightmare, we were told the vouchers are not valid.
I then asked to speak with a supervisor and he, James, employee # **, told me that there is nothing he, James, employee # **, can do. Again, let me speak to your supervisor, he James, employee # ** refuses to transfer or do anything for that matter. For any of you even considering flying this airline, do yourselves a huge favor and don't. Absolute horrible experience and the customer service department is deplorable. If you expect that a Frontier Airlines "supervisor" James, employee # ** is going to do his job, you would be completely wrong.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2016
I flight with Frontier for the first time and will be the last. It's the worse airline ever. The airplane superrr uncomfortable. They change your flights at their inconvenience. No explanation if you complaint. They don't care. They are very unprofessional. They charge even for your hand bag. No explanation at all. The crew that works in the airplane very racist and super bad attitude. At the airplane if you ask for anything except water they charge you... I will never flight ever ever again with Frontier. 09/19/2016 super bad experience. The best airlines are JetBlue, American Airline and others. I will publish those review on Google, FB, Instagram and all other social service.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2016
Frontier Airlines is the worst company I have ever flew with. They advertise their prices very low to get you and rip you off in everything else. You pay for everything, even carry on! I have never had to pay to assign a seat and they charged me $16 for seat assignment. The carry on price, $40. The luggage itself was cheaper than the carry on. This company is a joke! The seats are really uncomfortable to a point that is made only with hard material and leather covering it (minimum amount of foam). The service in the airplane: You pay even for sodas. JUST BE AWARE OF WHAT YOU GETTING WHEN YOU PAY TICKETS FROM THIS COMPANY.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2016
DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME. WORST AIRLINE EVER. On the way to our destination it gives you an option to book seats. Which we did. The price was DOUBLED the price that was listed when booking the seats. Delayed flights. Zero customer service assistance. And the returning flight. Our flight was scheduled for 10 am departure. Get to airport at 8 am. Only to be told it's delayed until 4 pm now. So now we get to wait for 8 hours. Then delayed til 6:24. Now again delayed until 7:30. Sales status isn't even the worst. Customer service is terrible. Spoke to one lady at the front desk and said "Sorry. There's a disclaimer. No refunds. Wait for your flight and watch the board." Called customer service who is no help. No refunds, no chances to change flights or find connecting flights. Or even to get another flight home. We're stuck.
Now they did give us a 10 dollar complimentary coupon to use in food. Let's count this. 10 dollars for the inconvenience of being in an airport for 10 hours. So we had to buy breakfast which was 10 alone. Going to need to eat dinner here since that was at 9am. Well over using that 10 dollars. Plus having to pay for babysitter who's watching our pets because we now won't be home until past midnight. That's another 60 dollars. Terrible airline. Terrible staff. Spoke with 3 customer service reps and zero help to get us home or find a flight to get us home. One lady just said "Sorry I don't know where Kansas is?!" Seriously?!! Spend the extra 50 bucks and fly somewhere better.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2016
My 9:50 pm flight from Denver to San Diego was cancelled due to weather. Unfortunately, Frontier employees at the terminal boarding area completely failed to inform its customers of the cancellation. All passengers waited in the boarding area and no Frontier employee would answer questions as to the status of our flight. Around 12:00 am, the Frontier customer service agent at the boarding area walked away without making an announcement as to the status of our flight. My fellow passengers and I seriously learned about the cancellation after calling Frontier's 800 number. Please avoid this airline at all costs, as the problems didn't end at the terminal.
I attempted to file a complaint with Frontier through their 800 number. After reaching an employee on the phone, I was told to file a complaint on Frontier's website. I asked for reimbursement of the hotel room I had to book in Denver. I also pointed out the fact that Frontier's complete failure to communicate with its passengers was not acceptable, and that I could have been resting in a hotel room much earlier had one Frontier employee done their job to notify passengers of the cancellation. The customer service representative offered me a $25 voucher and his supervisor said it was the best they could do. The moral of the story is, you get what you pay for with Frontier. Spend a little more cash and fly with an airline that has some semblance of customer service left amongst their organization.
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2016
I booked a flight from Atlanta to Miami as part of a multi destination 3 week holiday in the USA. The flight from Atlanta was to get me to Miami International in time to catch my international flight to Madrid. I had allowed sufficient time to clear customs and security in Miami. I checked into my hotel in Atlanta the night before the flight and went online to check in. Frontier had changed the flight time by an hour and this would not allow me to catch my international flight to Madrid. They had not informed me of this change and despite an hour on the telephone talking to two levels of management they refused to refund the ticket so that I could book with another airline that was readily available and flew at my required time.
They may be a cheap airline but they have no right to steal my money when they cannot deliver the flight that I bought. I flew with another airline and I would highly recommend that everyone else flies with another company as well. Frontier are seriously breaking consumer protection laws and have zero concern for their customers.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2016
Not sure how Frontier stays in business. They don't care. Won't help and could care less about anything but banking your airfare. In the end, you get what you pay for and then sometimes you don't even get that!
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2016
Terrible, terrible customer service. Paid an additional $12.00 for "special seat" at time of booking - I checked in online 24 hours prior my flight and I saw a seat on row in front for the same amount. When I changed it charged another $4.0 and I could not changed back or pay or no possible to check in. So I paid then. It asked me how many bags carry on. I put 1 and got charged $40.00 but if the bag fits under the seat it's free - I could not even changed or pay or no check in - So my "cheap " flight ended up in costing me 56.00 more like another airline if not even more!!! Called the customer service - and the first person Jay hung up, the second one Apolla first tried to tell me that all bags must pay and then put me on hold to see what she could do. After 20 min waiting on line she was able to refund the extra charges. Be AWARE.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2016
When making a booking online it baited and switched me to One Travel, an agency and when I gave my credit card it snared me into a car and car insurance. We already are covered for rentals on our own policies. We didn't really want this and at the counter they made us pay $60.00 for bags and I didn't even see that in the booking. Now trying to get a refund for the bags and the car insurance, (we just took the car), :( but they keep sending my emails back saying I am not registered, but I registered three times, and this is the only way they will respond to a complaint for refund. So it looks like I have to find another way to speak to them somehow.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2016
I flew direct from Pittsburgh to Las Vegas last Friday. It was my first time on Frontier. They are new to Pittsburgh and offered a flight that worked well for us. We paid the high fee for 2 checked bags. We checked the bags at Pittsburgh. The flight crew was very unprofessional. The female flight attendant and co-pilot played footsies all flight, blocking the walk way to the bathroom. When we arrived in Las Vegas no one said that our bags would be in a different terminal. Everyone from our flight was very confused! When we arrived one of our bags was missing. The women in lost bags was so rude! I immediately starting calling to try and located my Louis Vuitton duffle bag. A week later, a hundred calls later, no bag. FRONTIER DOES NOT SCAN THEIR BAGS. Once it leaves you, they have ZERO way of tracking. Never again.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2016
It is so disheartening and disgusting that they will not treat me like a human, let alone a paying customer. Frontier lost our bags on a business trip and the woman at the counter gave us a voucher to buy clothes. Great, right? Dead wrong. I've called their Portland office 8 times, left 8 voicemails and have yet to receive a call back. They simply delete my messages. How this company is still in business is beyond me. I've reached out to them on Twitter, Facebook, through their site, and countless calls, emails, and voicemails. It's not my fault that Frontier lost my bags nor is it my fault that they're refusing to take responsibility for their misdeeds. Our flight was delayed by several hours. Our bags were delayed by several days. Absolutely atrocious customer "support". The money that I "saved" to book this flight was far outweighed by the cost of using this 4th rate airline. I'm so disappointed that they're refusing to even acknowledge there is a problem.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2016
I've never experienced such rude, arrogant, or unhelpful staff than I did with those at the gate of Frontier airlines. As first time flyer with this airline I asked a question about my luggage, trying to get more information on the baggage check/carry on policy. I was spoken to as if I were an idiot, clapped at for 'annunciation', and given an obnoxious attitude which ended with me in tears and the women saying "that's your problem" when it came to me not being allowed to have a carry on (after there was no one at the counter for baggage check when I arrived to the airport). I will never fly Frontier again, they have absolutely zero care or respect for their passengers.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2016
Frontier Airlines cancelled our flight for Monday Sept. 5th and rebooked us for Sunday Sept. 4th, 24 hours prior to the original flight without any communication! After spending over an hour on the phone with Frontier and asking for help to get myself and family of 4 home... I was told that there wasn't anything they could do other than put us on a flight the next day with. They wouldn't even put us in stretch seating as an offer of an apology. No customer service. Feels like they don't care. All members of my family will end up missing a day of work due to this. Thanks a lot Frontier! Thanks for nothing!
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2016
On April 10th, I had a flight from Phx to Den on flight F9-756. I had checked in at baggage and paid my baggage handling fee for the one suitcase I had. I then proceeded to my gate. When it was time for boarding, the gate agent informed me that I had to pay to carry on my briefcase. When I stated that I had paid for my suitcase at the baggage counter, and no one one told me that I would need to pay to carry on my briefcase as well she just told me that I would need to go back to the check-in counter to pay for that briefcase and it would be at a cost of $60!
Had the young man at baggage check-in told me I had to pay an additional amount for the briefcase, I would have made different packing arrangements. After all, it was only a 'brief case'. The second desk agent then said she'd only charge me $45 versus the $60 (which the 'extremely rude' gate agent said I would have to pay) because it was not fair to me given I was not properly informed when I first checked in my suitcase. The gate agent was extremely rude and unprofessional and I'm sure that she was tired given that this was a late evening flight.
However, her unwillingness to even seem concerned about 'their' error, and the way she spoke and embarrassed not only me but the other two agents at the desk, will undoubtedly ensure that I will NOT fly Frontier again and will let all my friends know of the unprofessional service and associated costs in flying Frontier. They used to be a great airline and I'd flown them many times in the past. NOT anymore!
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2016
Do not agree when price of flight has been paid, then price is lowered. Why frontier cannot charge the lower price. I understand that there is a cancellation charge of 99.00 per customer. I would not like to cancel just pay the lower price. On 8/31 price from Denver to Greensboro, NC round trip was 884.40 for 2. On 9/4 price is now 662.40 round trip for two. A difference of 262.40. As a retired Navy man the saving can go a long way.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2016
My 1st time flying Frontier due to my friend deciding to go with this airline. I have read horrible reviews for Frontier about luggage charges, trouble with online boarding passes, bad cust service, etc. I have NEVER written a review in my life until now. I had zero problems checking in online, zero problems with luggage, I paid online for a checked bag because it said more expensive at airport. I had no erroneous extra charges for luggage. TSA went fine. Customer service was great and this was the simplest flight (on time at that) I have ever been on. People need to do a little reading on Frontiers website about luggage sizes, weight and pricing BEFORE booking flight. A little common sense goes a long way. There are 3 of us and we had zero problems period. I would recommend Frontier Airlines to anyone and I will definitely fly again. To those reading the bad reviews... Quit reading them!
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2016
On our trip to las vegas your agent told us that we can have my back carry on no charge, but on our way back your airport agent wants me to check in my backpack. We just can't argue with her because it's almost time to board. Management should be truthful to customer at the time of ticket purchase. I have called some relative not to use frontier airline.
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2016
I booked a return flight through Expedia for Frontier Airlines but mixed up the return date. Instead of December 2016 I entered January 2017. I tried to change it online but couldn't. I called Expedia and was advised to call Frontier Airlines directly. When I called Frontier Airlines, after an hour and 30 minutes of selecting automated menus and waiting online, I got to talk to a representative. I was told the return date could be changed for a premium fee of $200 or I could get a credit towards another flight. All I needed was to change the return date. I was frustrated and flew one way. I still need a return ticket for December 2016 but I don't believe I can consider Frontier Airlines again, unless all other airlines have gone out of business.
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2016
Worst experience with an airline ever. I purchased a ticket for a work trip and made sure to buy the trip insurance as these types of trips can sometimes change. The trip was cancelled and I attempted to collect from the insurance I purchased. First bad experience: just finding my insurance claim number was way more complicated than it should have been as Frontier sent me the wrong claim number and it took days for anyone to resolve a simple administrative correction. Second bad experience: insurance denied the claim after what was borderline false advertising (basically unless your plane blows up or you're in a coma you're not covered) so don't ever buy their "insurance".
Third bad experience: I contacted Frontier and requested a credit for my ticket (not a refund, just a credit) as my trip was canceled outside of my control and I would love to fly with them in the future. Their response was to inform me that I would be charged a $100 cancellation fee and would not have any credit remaining. Moral of the story: always fly Southwest (who, for the record, gave me a full credit with no cancellation fee with no trip insurance for the second half of my trip I'd booked with them).
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2016
AVOID THEM AT ALL COSTS. They nickel-and-dime you. They are terrible at "customer service," and they want to make up excuses as to why their airplane is 3 hours late. Just, avoid. Use Delta. Get to your destination within a reasonable time. This is almost guaranteed NOT to happen with Frontier. Never again. Ever.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2016
Needed flights on a budget and decided to go with Frontier Airlines and got scared after reading all the bad reviews and to my surprise we had good experience even though our flight was delayed but it was due to weather. Thanks for getting us there on a budget. If you read all the reviews you can prepare yourself to not have the same experience. Thanks again.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2016
Family vacay ended badly upon arriving at the airport flying frontier airlines. The person who tags the luggage tag my bag with the wrong name and destination, we were going to Philly he tagged it going to Denver, that was a hassle having them retrieve bag to put correct tagging on. We had a 7:40pm boarding and 8:15 departure boarding did not start until 8pm. We finally board plane, sit for 1/2 hr then they say plane computer system is down, so we all had to deplane. So then we were told that we would not be flying out until 11:30, 3hr delay.
Mind you I’m travelling with my family which included my two little ones ages 2 and 7. They were tired, and agitated. So I call Frontier to request some sort of compensation for all the inconvenience I experienced. They said that they could give me a $50 voucher for my next flight. That would not be of any benefit to me. I am not a frequent flyer. I may fly once every couple of years so the voucher means nothing to me. I WILL NEVER FLY FRONTIER AGAIN. I suggest anyone planning on using Frontier to look elsewhere.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2016
I booked a new reservation after pricing cost of changing existing tickets. I was still charged $198 change fee although page I clicked purchase did not include change fee. The changed reservation included baggage charge I had selected in new reservation but check-in indicated I had not paid for checked bag which was also represented by 800 # personnel. I had to pay again. I was charged twice. Frontier refused to reimburse the change fee or the double charge for baggage. This was the second time website showed at online check-in that I had not paid for baggage when receipt and amount on credit card bill clearly showed I did. I am convinced website designed to defraud customers.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2016
On July 13 we had a scheduled flight with Frontier Airlines to fly from Raleigh-Durham NC to Atlanta Ga. Upon arriving at the airport, we were told the flight had been cancelled but another flight had been scheduled two days later. We could not wait two days for another flight and asked if there were other options. The agent said no as they did not have reciprocal agreements with other airlines. He also told us that a refund had been processed to our credit card (which turned out to be a lie). We ended up driving to Atlanta which took six hours. We checked our July and August credit card statements and no credit was shown. Upon calling Frontier Airlines we were told a refund was not possible. We were lied to and now we are out the cost of the ticket. I will never use Frontier again and I would recommend that everyone else avoid them at all costs.
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2016
Bought two tickets to fly my wife and daughter to CO for three weeks. I prepaid $40 for baggage. Frontier claims it is cheaper if you do so. When my wife checked her bag is weighed 55 pounds and she was told there would be a $75 penalty for exceeding the 50 pound limit. My wife paid the fee when I picked her up at the airport she explained what happened and I asked if the clerk suggested taking something out of the bag to drop the weight below the penalty and nothing was said. I called Frontier and inquired about the $40 I had prepaid for baggage and was told it was forfeited and the $75 additional was the penalty.
I believe Frontier misrepresents that baggage is cheaper if you prepay. If my wife had just shown up with that 55 pound bag the total cost would have been $75 no additional fees. Frontier is taking advantage of people and misleading them with their claims that prepaying for baggage is cheaper. The cost for the one bag was $115. Frontier statements and advertisement that bags are cheaper if paid for online is a false statement.
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2016
I was travelling from SFO-DEN-CMH on 24th Aug by Frontier Airlines. Trip Confirmation Number: ** Flight no's: F9 664, F9 226. My flight was delayed at Denver so I didn't get the baggage at CMH. Discussed with the Frontier Ticket counter people and they took my details and said me that they will send my baggage to my address here in Columbus. I have Waited for 2 days to get my baggage wherein I went and picked up my baggage at CMH airport. I tried to call the Frontier guys around 70 time no response. They called me 2 times but unfortunately missed their 2 calls. I have been calling them calling them. No response at all.
I had some imp documents which I was supposed to submit here the next day. But I failed to do that due to the lack of my baggage delay. Frontier Airlines was completely responsible for this. I lost the trust in Frontier. It was my first Experience with Frontier. But they don't deserve the customer satisfaction at all. Very bad experience ever I had. I'm not going to use this airlines anymore nor I will suggest anyone. I went today and picked up my baggage on my own. Totally dissatisfied with the experience. Really unhappy with the Frontier. Thank you.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2016
Flight 573 early morning to Denver, very very uncomfortable, the seats do not recline. It's a brand new plane, the seats are as hard as rocks and being that you have to be on a flight super early in the morning, the one thing that you need is leg room, and a little bit of cushion in order to rest. The Crew staff was great, very kind and they tried their best to serve water which was free and everything else was at a cost, so I guess this is what to expect with a No-Frills Airline. Time to get on the next flight in another uncomfortable seat, and it'll be worth it, because I get to see my kids!
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2016
We have been on the plane for nearly an hour after landing, the airline can't get an available gate, the captain keeps apologizing. How is this airline in business?
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2016
I was a first time flyer on Frontier airlines and the flight was booked by someone else. I went on their phone app to check the reservation and it indicated you had to pay a bag fee whether you check the bag or carry it on. Long story short I paid when I wasn't supposed to and they would not refund my money. In person at the ticket counter I clearly showed the ticket agent the bag that I was carrying on and she said it was considered a personal item and I did not have to pay that bag face so I asked if I could have a refund and she said she could not do that and told me to contact the customer service number or website.
I went on the website, explained what happened, sent them a picture of the bag that I carried on and they still would not refund the $60 that I had paid in total for a bag I did not need to pay for. In addition although these airplanes are not very old they are like school buses inside. No comfort whatsoever, metal tray tables on the back of your seat and the back of the seat is a hard plastic material. Little kids kick the seat and the tray table constantly and it's very unnerving and an uncomfortable way to fly. Will NOT fly Frontier again.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2016
I usually pay attention to reviews. I do not know why I didn't do my due diligence this past month and check the most recent customer service trend. I am filled with regret that I actually paid to send the three most precious people in my life, on this airline's horrible, bus-in-the-air. Frump-tears is costly in Every. Single. Way. You will pay much more than your most liberal expectations. And not just in money either but also with your sanity, your stomach lining, your kidney lining, and your TIME (standing in lines forever, non-working kiosks, non-responsive human agents, having to access your credit card AGAIN).
Frump-tears customer service is akin to what I imagine it is for North Koreans. There must not be any training in actual customer service for employees of Frump-tears. They do seem, however, quite well versed in being so tightly cost-managed that they are always puckered. I had been lured back to Frump-tears for first time in 20 years because of initial ticket price. This is my LAST time with this airline. Goodbye. Lesson learned.
I am quite motivated to put the time, energy, and money our family has wasted on Frump-tears into a viable Star Trek transporter machine. I believe it stands a better chance of working properly. It will be worth it if it means not having to deal with Frump-tears again. Message to Indigo Partners, LLC, owners of Frump-Tears: Get someone in there who knows how to run a business as a leader and not simply lead-from-the-rear managers! Message to stock analysts: Frump-Tears is NOT a strong buy, whatever their numbers look like currently. The future outlook for this airline is NOT good, without major leadership and significant platform changes.
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2016
I recently purchased a flight from Austin TX to Salt Lake City UT with a layover in Denver, through a 2nd party travel site. The price was decent given the short distance of travel, but that was the only easy part of flying with Frontier. Only at the gate did I learn I had to pay a fee to carry my duffel on board, because I had a purse. So ca-ching, add $40 to the "decent" priced ticket.
The new comfortable seating that they advertise were nowhere to be found when I boarded. The return to Austin a few days later was an example of what not to do if you want your business to succeed. I arrived at the airport 2 hours early as we all know is now recommended, to find no agents for the Frontier counter, and no kiosks to check in. I would normally check in online but the website again was acting up. Airport information told me that Frontier doesn't open their counter till 90 minutes before a flight. 1/2 hour of my life I'll never get back. :(
When the agent finally showed up, it was pretty clear that she didn't like her job - her snotty attitude was shared with all of us that had been waiting for her arrival. Paid another $40 for the privilege of taking my dirty clothes home with me, then waited till just before the flight to be told by yet another disgruntled Frontier employee that we were delayed. I did eventually make it home - late and dehydrated because Frontier doesn't feel it's good customer service to offer liquids when you have people pinned together like sardines in a can for 3 1/2 hours. So all in all, my relatively inexpensive flight cost me an additional $80 and taught me some valuable information. Never work for Frontier, never fly with Frontier and never recommend Frontier.
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2016
Flight from Indy to Denver arrived 30 mins early but have to wait those mins to get off plane. Unbelievable Frontier. No wonder customers are leaving and won't come back.
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2016
I recently purchased round trip tickets from LGA to Denver. The flight to Denver was delayed, but ultimately we were able to get out. Disaster on the way home!! Having arrived 2 hours prior to flight, we found out that our flight was delayed 3 hours due to weather. No other flight going to LGA or JFK was delayed and weather conditions in the NY area was cloudy with a little rain. Real-time websites also showed that there were only 15-minute delays on incoming flights into NY. No explanation. After sitting in the airport for 6 hours, we were finally able to board. Stewards chided me for not smiling when I came in (that's another story) and were incredibly rude.
We pulled out from the gate, stood in line to take off and then the pilot came on the speaker and told us gleefully that he had good new and bad news. The good news was that we were going to start moving again, the bad news was that we were going back to the gate because our flight was cancelled. The good news from him, was that he didn't need to fly and arrive in LGA in the middle of the night. When we got back to the gate, we had to line up at customer service only to find out that most of us could not get on another flight back to NY until Saturday - 4 days later. Because the cancellation was due to weather (nonexistent), Frontier would do nothing to accommodate those who needed hotels. I heard Customer service reps telling people that they could sleep in the airport until then. They were not going to accommodate anyone.
Additionally, we were told no other airline would accommodate Frontier passengers (no airline would deal with them) and therefore we could receive a refund and try and find another way home or wait another 4 or 5 days to get back. Since the airline does not have provide proof that there were weather issues, everybody was stuck. All customer service people were rude, offensive and generally gave the attitude that we were bothering them as we tried to make decisions on what to do. They market themselves as a budget airline, but I ended up spending more than if I had booked with a reputable airline. Avoid Frontier at all costs!!
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2016
I was made to pay for 2 bags when there were 4 people in my group with 4 bags (My 3 kids & myself. Yes one of them is an adult, the other 2 are 13 & 11). My first confusion was seeing some passengers with even bigger bags as carry on luggage in the aircraft. To make the matter worse one of the two bags checked in & paid ($80.00) for got lost. I could not find my bag to collect at baggage claim at my final destination. I am staying in my hotel with my kids with only the dress I traveled in for almost twenty four hours on a trip that should take about 4:30 hours. Very embarrassing & uncomfortable. My whole bag is missing.
I reported before I left my final destination to a Frontier Baggage lady & completed the baggage loss paperwork. The best she told me was they will contact me. I could not go out because I feel dirty in the same clothes I traveled with. There needs to be better organization & management for this company. They gave all kinds of excuses for delay, from waiting on crew members to refueling the aircraft.
Boarding & unboarding passengers. We were made to stay in the aircraft only to be deplaned after about 2 hours. No consideration/compensation for our time. Not even a cup of water for the delay. And when they unboarded us, they didn't give us an explanation. They make you pay for everything from snacks to even a cup of water. What a RIP OFF! This is not how successful companies run in this day & age. I will not make the mistake of patronizing FRONTIER again. I am patiently waiting for my bag and all its contents before I take the next step. I have other valuable items other than clothing in my bag & they have yet to contact me about any progress being made to retrieve my bag. I do not recommend anyone spending a cent here.
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2016
I'll never fly with frontier again! I went to get my ticket 1:20 min prior the fly and after waiting in line for more than 30 min they told me I could not board my fly because I was late, wtf! I was in line waiting. I tried to speak to a supervisor and she just overheard what I said and told me No! I think that my case was discrimination because after me there were two more ladies that came late and she let them board the fly. I confronted her and she didn't say anything, she just let them because she wanted it and that's it! I was in needed to get that fly so I had to buy a new ticket but at jetblue, totally worth it! Big difference! I don't know where frontier get their employees from but they have really bad manners. It is better to spend a few bucks more that traveling with frontier. Fly 1104 to miami from vegas 08-13-2016.
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2016
Just boarded frontier airlines Cheap flight BUT. I check in with an attendant who says I an all set - so I figure I don't have to pay for my carry on. Go through security sit at the gate - then as I board they tell me I have to pay for my carry on. At this Point you cannot go backwards because of the long line. The check in lady as far she was concerned I had disappeared he ignored me. I had to fight my way back to gate desk where they proceeded to tell me that they were going to charge me $60 for my carry-on.
There was no negotiation there was no pleasantness there was no apology for the fact that their first attendant didn't tell me I had to pay if I had paid for my carry on and yes she definitely saw it. and I would have paid $45 which is ridiculous at check in, Instead because of their mistake I had to pay $60 at the gate I plan to blow this up on social media honestly what a rip off I have paid almost $400 for this flight based on hidden fees. And on another note the only beverage that is offered is lukewarm water in a cup.
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2016
My husband and I were scheduled to fly from Portland, OR to Columbus, OH with a layover in Denver. An unspecified mechanical failure on the ground at Portland caused the flight to be delayed two hours, causing us to miss our connecting flight in Denver (One hour of this delay was accounted for by what we were told was "paperwork," and "more paperwork."). I recognize mechanical failures happen occasionally, and compliance with regulations--presumably the source of the "paperwork"-- is obviously important. Where I take issue with Frontier, however, is on their customer service response to such complications.
Several preventable lapses followed the delay. First, onboard we were told that a customer service agent would meet us on the ground to assist with rebooking. This did not happen; instead, we were left to figure out where the customer service desk was on our own. Once my husband and I reached the desk, we stood in line with half the flight while two, then three, and finally four overworked agents helped people rebook flights. My husband and I were in line for about an hour, and there will still many others waiting after we left. When we eventually spoke with an agent, we were provided the option of either being stranded for five days in Denver before securing seats to Columbus, or being rerouted to a nearby city the next day.
We chose the latter, and to rent a car (at our expense) to make the three-hour drive home. We were assured our luggage would be sent on to Columbus on the next available flight. My husband has been located and is scheduled for home delivery soon. The status of mine, however, is unknown. It took a while to locate the correct phone number for inquiring about lost luggage, but we found it...and now I have been on hold for 44 minutes, long enough to register an account with ConsumerAffairs and to write this entire review. In sum: The individuals who work with Frontier (flight attendants, customer service agents, etc.) were all as helpful as they could be, but they're working for a poorly staffed operation with insufficient resources. The result is long lines, long waits, and consumer frustration. I will not fly Frontier again.
PS Just (finally) talked to the Frontier baggage customer service person. My bag has been located in Columbus, but is not scheduled for delivery. While I was on the phone, my husband got a call from a Columbus-based Frontier agent, who assured him that she had his bags (actually his and mine), and that they were in fact NOT scheduled for delivery (which was what my husband was told this morning). We are now planning on driving back to the airport to get our bags. So, all told, an extra 2 hours on the ground in Portland = 24 hours in Denver, 3 hours of a drive to get back home to Columbus, $70.00 in rental car fees, 1/2 an hour to the airport to get our luggage (or so we think; three different people have now told us three different stories about where our luggage is, and whether it will be delivered), and 50 minutes on hold. I repeat: I will not fly Frontier again.
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2016
DO NOT FLY FRONTIER. The appeal of low price via a well-known travel search engine should not be believed. Frontier's attractive ticket price is offset by their usurious baggage charges; totaling $220 for 2 checked bags and 2 carry-on. We found this charge out 3 days before we were to fly. We also learned Frontier's refund policy is close to fraud. It costs $99 per ticket to "change ticket", and the remainder of our upfront charge would be applied to a future Frontier ticket which must be booked within 90 days, but could be used for a flight next year. Big woopy! So? No refund is Frontier's policy. The American public doesn’t need more lessons in caveat emptor. STAY AWAY FROM FRONTIER Airlines; FAR AWAY.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2016
When we arrived at DIA on 8/12/16 we were told our flight was delayed over 3 hours. The explanation was vague but the representative was hopeful and even suggested that the departure time might be improved. We had gotten no email warning about this delay. After waiting several hours, the departure time was delayed again. As the time approached we learned that the flight had been cancelled. There was a huge line at the Frontier Customer Service desk at Terminal A but we were told we could speak with someone at the ticketing area in the main terminal. When we asked about another flight to NYC we were told there was one on Monday (our flight had been scheduled for Friday).
This is the last time I'll be using Frontier. In addition to this poor service, the charge for a checked bag was $35 (higher than most other airlines) and when we went online to find a seat most were from $16 to $50 more. The choice was to select one online and pay the additional amount or take one's chances at the airport. So what started out as a reasonably priced flight (had it actually flown) turned into a much more expensive ticket.
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2016
I don't know where to start, but Frontier is not the cheapest airline. All their fees are hidden and I think of it as a scam. I wonder why people are still traveling with them. If all of us could switch, that will help them to rethink their strategy. I just got to the airport and they told me my check-in is $40 although I saw $30 when booking on Expedia. They said I should do it online to get the $10 off. I did and now their app won't work for me to see my boarding pass. Luckily, I made it through Security before their app went off. When I got to the gate and asking for information, since my boarding pass wasn't available on my phone anymore, their agent was very rude with me. I will definitely won't be using Frontier again and I will make sure to warn everyone I know.
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2016
Frontier overbooked a flight on Christmas Eve and so as compensation for me missing spending the holiday with my family (the next flight wasn't until December 26), I was issued a voucher. I tried using the voucher to purchase a flight. It appeared to go through, but there was no record of my flight as I prepared to travel. Upon contacting customer service, they said there was little they could do but they did issue me a voucher for a smaller value than the original. I tried speaking to another representative to be re-issued the full amount, but have not heard back from corporate offices in three months.
The customer service representative on the phone never emailed me the voucher, but I fortunately was able to write down the voucher number. When I went to use it, it did not work, so I called customer service again only to find out it had already expired. When I told them I had never been emailed the voucher and so had no way of knowing the expiration period, they said, "You should have called back and asked for it to be emailed to you if you didn't get the email. We can't issue you another one." Really, Frontier?
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2016
Purchased airline tickets through a 3rd party and received confirmation. Arrived 1 hr and 2 minutes prior to departure and was informed that we could not board our flight as we were 2 minutes late; even though we were 1 hr and 2 min before our flight. When we asked to speak to a manager we were initially informed that the supervisor would tell us the same thing. The manager refused to speak with us until after our flight had already departed and informed us that she would not be able to assist us. Our family of 4 had to spend an additional $2200 for one way tickets that day through another airline in order to keep our car and hotel reservations that day in our vacation destination.
When we contacted Frontier via phone requesting a refund for half of our flight ticket we were informed that we "forfeited" our tickets even though that is false. We were never informed that Frontier required us to arrive more than an hour before our flight. During the call to Frontier we were placed on hold several times causing the call to be longer than 51 minutes so far. No other airline has ever required such. When listening to Frontier's recording it stated to have your luggage checked in 45 prior to flight departure.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2016
This company has some serious customer service problems that are going to put it out of business. From the deceitful advertisements, preposterous claims and inconvenient schedules, to burdensome booking and extremely poor customer service, nothing works for this low cost airline. It's NOT worth the trouble to earn points, book online and completely forget trying to get ANY customer service. The call center is located God knows where, because it's impossible to get clear answers from the people who man the center. I'm DONE with this company!
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2016
My wife and I recently flew on Frontier Airlines for the first (and last) time. We arrived at the airport and proceeded to the automated check-in kiosks that dominate the Frontier area. I knew that we would have to pay for our checked bags but was shocked to see that we would have to pay for our small backpacks as well - or so I thought. I stood around for a few minutes, looking to find an employee to be certain, but to no avail. The only signage there regarding baggage was been to differentiate between what needs to be checked and what can be a carryon. There was nothing to explain the difference between a carry-on and a personal item. As I didn't want to cause any problems, I paid for the carry-on and checked bags, but was a little taken aback by the added $170 to the cost of our trip - one way.
When I got to the counter to check the bags, I asked the attendant if our backpacks were, in fact, carry-on bags. To our surprise, the attendant said "no", and that they were personal items. When we asked if we could get refunded the $90, we were told "there are no refunds on baggage." No refunds, even though this was at point of sale and the bags in question did not exist. They offered to "credit" our account for future flight but that God, our return flight was not on Frontier - nor will any other flight that I take in my life.
I did call their outsourced customer service company where, after waiting 20 minutes, spoke to two people who read pre-prepared scripts and were of absolutely no help. They told us information RE: personal items was on their website. This seems inherently deceptive to not have this clearly visible at point of sale to avoid people spending money in error. This lie of obfuscation must really work in their favor because I've seen other complaints of this online. I tried reaching out to frontier directly but their "contact us" section limits you to 800 characters, so it is really difficult to explain your situation. Really just an appalling experience all around. They seem like their business practice is to nickel and dime money away from hard working people and then not returning any of that money at home with all of their customer service all being done overseas. Totally gross company.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2016
Let me start off with the fact that our family has flown at least three times a year for the last seven years. We are all aware of normal delays and how horrible certain customer service reps can be. Flying just isn't fun anymore but it's the most efficient way for us to travel. Frontier was recommended to me by a friend because she had gotten an amazing deal on a last-minute trip from Miami to Chicago recently. My husband and I decided to book our three tickets from Chicago O'Hare to Phoenix Sky Harbor. Previously, we've mainly flown Spirit or United, but have flown a few other airlines (Hawaiian, American, etc). The price was actually about the same as it would have been on Spirit, but their baggage fees were actually less.
We received an e-mail from Frontier about five hours before our boarding time stating that we should arrive no less than three hours before our flight as current TSA wait times at our airport (ORD) were longer than usual. At first we thought this was a nice heads-up from the airline. We start driving to the airport and realized that there was a pretty serious storm right behind us that eventually caught up to us, then seemed to change directions right before we arrived to the airport. We check our bags and realize that there is no one in line for security. We make it right through in less than 15 minutes AKA, there was no extended wait time. We later found out that this message from Frontier is just a generic e-mail they send out to everyone who is flying with them.
We get to our gate and it's a Spirit gate. In fact, I now know that Frontier does not ever have their own gate, as they piggy-back on other airlines and use theirs. Either way, we sit down and await our boarding time...which is still over two hours away. The storm comes in and delays most of the outgoing flights on all airlines, so as expected, our flight was also delayed. I contacted my family on their way to Phoenix to notify them of the delay, which has been announced as a 40-minute delay at this point.
Over the next six hours...we were constantly being told that our flight was delayed due to weather conditions, even though ALL THE OTHER AIRLINES in our terminal had resumed business as usual after about two hours worth of delays. Then we were told that our flight was circling the ORD airport for so long, unable to land due to "weather conditions", that it had to be routed down to St. Louis to refuel.
Finally, around 3 a.m. we are told that our flight is for sure on its way to us and that they, the three Frontier counter clerks present, anticipate we should be good to go by 4 a.m. Mind you, the staff has zero answers for us and kept referring to "they" and "them" (Managers? Jesus? Fairy godparents?) as the only ones that had actual information. Information that they could neither obtain nor relay to all of us cranky, paying, passengers. So at this point, we're starving since we arrived at 6:30 p.m. and weren't planning on needing more than a few snacks before landing in Phoenix. So now we've spent $32 on fast food at the airport because TSA closed down for the night, and since we kept getting told "another hour" instead of "it will be seven hours before you leave" -- We didn't think to leave to grab a bite outside of the airport and come back. Why would we think they were just stringing us along, a singular hour at a time?
The plane finally arrives from St. Louis, deboards, and the staff starts getting ready for boarding procedures. Then, without any information, we are told that the plane has experienced "mechanical issues" and that we are delayed at least another hour. It is almost 4 a.m. at this point. No meal voucher, no discount, no apology, and no explanations have been offered at all despite several demands from us passengers. In fact, once the fire department and police department showed up we were finally told by a fireman what had happened -- a crew member had spilled fuel all over from over-fueling since they had just refueled in St Louis. This had to get cleaned up before they would allow us on the plane.
At this point, my family members have been waiting in the Phoenix airport for over four hours and my eight year old has been sleeping on the floor for about an hour, stuffed with cold fast food. I reached my limit at this point, and went up to the counter. At least ten other passengers followed behind me. We were angry, and we were demanding some type of compensation, or a reasonable explanation from someone who was informed. I asked why the flight had not been canceled if we were going on SEVEN HOURS of delays...never got an answer. The staff would not even look at us when we were asking questions. One woman just pulled out her cell phone and walked away to talk on it when directly asked a question by my husband.
Finally, enough of us passengers were upset enough and loud enough that a "manager" showed up to tell us that she would not address as a group, but rather converse with us one-on-one. Well, her first one-on-one ended in her telling a passenger that if he wanted to cancel his flight, he would not be reimbursed his baggage fees, and wouldn't receive his refund for 3-5 business days. He was livid and used some profanity -- we all did at this point; hunger/ exhaustion/ abusive customer service will do that to ya -- which then resulted in this "manager" telling him he'd better calm down or else she would not allow him to board the plane at all.
This woman gave us absolutely no answers as to why we had not been told any actual facts about the events that led to the almost seven hour delay. She was callous and also mirrored the other staff's attitude -- they don't care. They don't care about paying customers that allow them to cash in their paychecks. It was baffling.
Once we boarded, the seats were incredibly disappointing. And I'm someone that flies Spirit with zero complaints about legroom. I know I'm getting a cheaper flight because there is not as much legroom. However, Frontier not only has zero legroom, the seats also do NOT recline a single centimeter, and the "trays" are laughably small. We're talking...I could not rest my book and my bottled water on the tray because only my book fit. So if you're one that likes to lean forward and use the tray to take a nap...this is not the airline you should be choosing.
We also planned on ordering a few snacks to make it until we arrived in Phoenix, only to be told by a flight attendant that "over half the menu is unavailable at this time". So not only do they not offer free snacks (again, I expected this due to the cheaper fare) even when you've been delayed 25% of a day...they also won't have anything else available that you can pay for.
To make matters worse, when I called to get a refund on my returning flight, I was told that I would most likely not receive my money back before a week. So then we decided to suck it up and fly Frontier on our returning flight because we didn't have an extra $600 lying around to fly with another airline. While on the phone, I asked if I could get a baggage fee waived or a voucher of some sort or even just a formal apology from someone who didn't sound annoyed by a paying customer.
The woman on the other end of the "customer relations" phone number I called knew very little English and just couldn't help me. She instructed me to visit the Frontier website for any complaints and requests for refunds/compensation. I told her that I had waited to call because I needed to SPEAK to someone regarding my issues with the flight and wanted to speak with someone based in the US, for overall comprehension issues. She informed me that all requests only go through the website and that Frontier has no call centers in the US, so there was nothing more that she could do for me.
I have never felt so abused and taken advantage of. We ended up having to pay extra parking for our family, as they didn't intend to wait until 8 a.m. for us to land when our original arrival time was 11:40 p.m. My husband ended up staying awake for the entire ordeal, and finally got some sleep after 36 hours of being up. And we paid an extra day of airport parking so that we could spend that time sitting on the floor of this Spirit gate's waiting area. I will never recommend this airline to anyone. If you're considering Frontier -- don't do it! It was the worst decision I've made while planning a trip.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2016
I booked my trip for Las Vegas 2 months or so ago. Paid for my ticket, I thought things were good. During 24 hours before I'm suppose to take off, I go to check in and TO MY SUPRISE! I have to pay another $200.00 on top of what I've already paid for! WHY? Nobody knows! I call Frontier and speak to one of the overseas people they have answering the phone. She wants to walk me through Checking in. I tell her, "I DO NOT need help Checking in, I need help figuring out where these fees are coming from". She couldn't even tell me why I'm paying more money! Lord knows what will happen when I get to the airport in the morning! How much more money I will have to come out of pocket AFTER paying my original ticket price.
BE AWARE OF FRONTIER AND ALL OF THE HIDDEN FEES THEY HAVE. They make it look good at first, but once you are locked in, you will end up paying a entirely different amount. This airline is a scam! I do not know why they are even still in business! I will never ever fly Frontier ever again!!! Stay away from this ridiculous airline! They deserve 0 zeros in my opinion!
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2016
Canceled flight - we felt lucky enough to get another flight 2 hours away from home. On flight, upon take off two metal boxes flew out flight attendants' area down aisle, then flight attendants continued to gather up front and one even went inside cockpit. Most upsetting - lost luggage. I have filed lost luggage claim, gone to the airport twice to see if it has arrived, and have been promised call backs. With the customer service provide I cannot believe they are in business. DO NOT FLY - the savings is not worth the TIME LOST trying to get a hold of a real human being at this airline.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2016
On, Wednesday May 4th 2016, my Husband, son, Mother-In-Law and I were supposed to depart from Orlando to return home from a trip to Disney. An hour after we arrived at the airport (no prior notification mind you) we were told that our flight had been cancelled due to the fault of the airline, no rain or weather conditions, Frontier's fault (our flight was scheduled to depart at 9:20pm). Due to the major inconvenience caused by this: Missing a day of work, eating up another vacation day, losing out on sleep (we did not arrive to our hotel until 1:30am), and wasting our valuable time at the airport, my husband and I received $200.00 each in flight vouchers.
After returning home and getting back into the normal groove of life (my husband's and I both own businesses and have a toddler) time escaped us and I called Frontier on July 18th, 2016 to confirm when the flight vouchers expired. When I called I was told the flight vouchers expired on August 3rd, and for some reason the date of August 6th stuck out in my head (this call was recorded).
On August 5th after returning home from work and putting my son to bed, I remembered that I had to book my flights. I tried several times to use the vouchers online and they wouldn't work, so I called into Frontier and spoke with Andre ID#**. He went on to tell me that my vouchers expired August 2nd... So wait... WHAT DAY DID THEY EXPIRE? The 2nd OR the 3rd??? After he listened to my call placed on July 18th HE CONFIRMED THAT THE AGENT ON THE PHONE GAVE ME THE WRONG DATE OF August 3rd.
While I must admit thinking the date was the 6th is my fault HOWEVER, the agent I initially spoke with GAVE ME THE WRONG DATE ANYWAYS!!! After Andre reviewed my call and confirmed that I was given the wrong date, he went on to say that he could not honor my vouchers because they had expired... You mean you cannot honor them AFTER 2 DAYS??? Seriously? Andre then went on to let me know I needed to submit a written "feedback" email on the Frontier website regarding this if I wanted to discuss this further, I did so on Friday August 5th, right after speaking with him.
Pan to Monday August 8th and I still have not received a response from the "feedback" email I wrote on Friday August 5th. I took it upon myself to call Frontier AGAIN in regards to this issue. I was told by John that they could not reinstate my voucher even though there is only a 2 DAY OVERAGE AND I WAS TOLD THE WRONG DATE. Then I spoke with Nino ID# **, this is where I was spoke to like I was 5 years old, I was told, "Miss don't you know you have 90 days?" Yes, I am well aware that I have 90 days to take advantage of said voucher, however, I have a business to run and a toddler to take care of and this was not at the forefront of my mind.
I WAS TOLD THE WRONG expiration date to begin with!!! Why am I, the customer, being told that I cannot reinstate my vouchers after 1. being told the wrong date 2. being inconvenience and wasting a work day and 3. being patronized on the phone by one of your representatives, that I cannot take advantage of something that is rightfully owed to me?
I can totally agree that if I had called 30 days post expiration that it would be a problem, BUT 2 DAYS??? Give me a break! This is what I call AWFUL customer service! You never make your customer feel stupid or like they are wrong and that is exactly how felt after that call! Nino told me that he would escalate this and have the Customer Relations department respond to my initial email (that NO ONE ever responded to). I can't believe that after all I had to go through that they will not reinstate my vouchers!!! My entire family uses Frontier... but NO LONGER with this kind of service! And rest assured I will tell everyone about how I was treated and the service I received! I have never received worse customer service.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2016
So, I wanted to change my booking for outbound portion of travel. Frontier claims to have a hassle-free booking. 3 days after booking, a change requires a $99 change fee. I asked Gabby, the representative, what the $99 is for. Travel wasn't for another month. There was no human hindrance or involvement. Nothing was mailed or printed. There was no burden on them to date. Gabby could not explain the rationale to such charge. She could only say it was 'policy'. The competition is too great to put up with this, let alone the luggage scam. Go Southwest.com!!
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2016
I was sitting on the left side of the aircraft 4 seats behind the exits. I was wondering why it was so cold. No one else seemed to be acting like me. As I walked through the aisle I realized that it was warmer in the front of the aircraft and that exactly where I was sitting it was extremely cold. Less cold in the back. Now comfort is not just the seating it's the temperature of where one is sitting. Now I am having physical aches in my body and have to pay money to have a massage. I am not happy about this. It's been 70 hours or so and I am not ok. Thx.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
We bought our tickets online and did not find out about the baggage charge until we arrived at the gate. We were stunned with $180 charge. We will never fly Frontier again. Very poor policy and I expect Frontier will go out of business hopefully soon.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016
My experience didn't start well at all. I was making arrangements to fly to Orlando for a week. I originally called and asked a representative (did not get her name) about "carry on" luggage, and she told me my backpack would be a carry on (which would cost me $30 more for each leg of the trip), even though I said it would fit under the seat. Well, she was wrong, so I had a ticket issued that cost me $60 more (round trip) than it should have. Upon reviewing my reservation (that very day <30 minutes after booking), I called back and spoke with another young lady (whose name I shall withhold). I called because seat numbers were wrong and somehow I had the wrong return date (a day later than I was to return). This young lady said she would help me change my seats and change my return flight to the correct day.
Fast forward 6 days later... I look at my reservation online and the seats had not been changed and the flight had not been modified. I called customer service and the representative couldn't help me (because the young lady didn't put any notes in the system either!). It was going to cost me a $99 penalty for each ticket ($198 total) to make the change on the return flight to the proper day. I asked for his supervisor; her name was Andrea. The conversation between me and Andrea was a bit sketchy at first, but ultimately she agreed to change my return flight and waive the penalty of $99 for each ticket (since it was the fault of the Frontier agent who did not do as she told me she would do). Now, this supervisor took me at my word that I was telling the truth. She really put her neck out there to help me out, and I am very grateful. Assuming the flights go well and there are no major issues, I will be flying Frontier again and again.
Reviewed July 29, 2016
DO NOT FLY FRONTIER!!! I took a round trip flight from Chicago to DC on the weekend of July 22nd. The flight going to IAD was delayed by 5 hours and the return flight was initially delayed and then cancelled because the plane was out of fuel... what a joke. Customer service reps do not care at all. I have spent the last week trying to get my money back due to the major inconveniences I experienced, but all the company wants to do is issue vouchers for a free flight. I will never fly with Frontier again, and I advised others to stay far away from them as well.
Reviewed July 25, 2016
Customer Service Agent by the name of Johanna ** was extremely rude and displayed extremely poor customer service...The agent would not answer general questions, denied a request we made to speak with a supervisor and overcharged in the amount of $90.00 for two personal bags in additional to $80.00 for two pieces of checked luggage. Luggage fees totalling $170.00. I am extremely upset we were charged for our personal bags in the amount of $90.00. Your policy guidelines states: General Carry-bags can be no larger than 24"H, 16"W, 10"D (including handles, wheels, and straps) and no heavier than 35 pounds. Carry-on bags must fit in the overhead bin.
Our personal bags were totally within policy and we should have not been charged at all. When we got on board the aircraft we explained our situation to the flight attendant and show her the personal bags, she agreed that we should have not been charged $90.00 for the personal bags and urged us to complete this survey. In addition, when we landed in Charlotte one piece of luggage is missing and has not been recovered. Called Frontier airlines, spoke with customer service agent she explained we would need to complete a missing luggage form on your website. Form was completed Saturday July 23rd.
Today Monday, July 25th I called the MCO airport customer service and requested to be transferred to the Frontier desk at MCO. To my surprise Johanna ** answered the telephone, I explained due to the horrible customer service she display when we were at the airport I wanted to speak with her manager. Again she denied my request and stated her manager was Edwin ** and he was not available to speak with me. This representative is extremely rude and should not be working in customer service. I would appreciate assistance in a refund in the amount of $90.00 that we were overcharged for our personal bags. As stated above personal bags were with your guidelines. Please feel free to view camera footage from the airport counter to see how poorly we were treated and overcharged for personal bags. We will never fly Frontier again. I would urge any customer to stay away from Flying Frontier.
Reviewed July 25, 2016
On Feb 22, 2016 I made a reservation for my wife and I to fly from Denver to Las Vegas for a funeral on March 25th. I found a flight that departed Denver at 10 and arrived Las Vegas at 12, giving us plenty of time to get to the 2 PM memorial service. $708 round-trip for two. Imagine my surprise when I checked in online on March 24th and saw that the flight left at 10 PM and got into Vegas at midnight - 10 hours after the service! My mistake.
I called Frontier and there were no earlier flights available, so we had to drive. While on the phone with the agent, I asked if the tickets were refundable. She said "No, but you can use them as long as you book another flight within 90 days." The fee for this is $99. I said "OK, go ahead and give me the credit." This $99 was to be deducted from the $708 original purchase. My wife had a trip planned to Atlanta, so on Jun 22, (90 days later) I called Frontier again to use our "credit" for this one-way ticket. The agent looked up our locator number and said "Yes, she could do it." The price for the ticket was $193.10, to be deducted from our remaining "credit."
Now I see that Frontier has charged my VISA $193.10! They now say we were "too late" because we were one day past the 90 day rule. This is wrong. According to US legal code, when I called on June 22 to use my 90 day credit, the first day begins on March 25. March 25 to June 22 is exactly 90 days. In addition, to make matters even worse, I re-checked the email Frontier sent confirming our "credit" and noticed that they charged not $99, but $198! They charged $99 for each ticket, not for the "credit" service. So now I have paid Frontier Airlines for the privilege to fly one-way from Denver to Atlanta for a total cost of $901.10.
I never authorized Frontier to charge my VISA, only to deduct from our "credit." If this cannot be resolved with the company, I am going to take them to small claims court. Oh by the way. I'm a retired Captain for a major US Airline. We used to love Frontier and flew them often, as my airline had limited service from Denver to the west coast. Since Frontier was purchased by Indigo Partners (you know, the company that also owns Spirit Airlines, the one's that charge our returning troops extra to carry-on their duffle bags), they have steadily gone downhill. I noted on my wife's $193 reservation that the airfare was $80. The cost of a seat to ride on was called an "option" for $30. Taxes and carrier-imposed "fees" were $48. To bring a bag onboard is $35. What other form of public transportation sells you a ticket from A to B without a seat? Do you have an option to stand in the aisle? Not according to the FAA.
Reviewed July 25, 2016
Horrible airline! My wife and I took our two teenage daughters to New York City the third week of July, 2016. The flight out was fine although we were delayed two hours due to weather (not the airline's fault). The trip back was a whole different story. Scheduled to leave from New York's LaGuardia Airport just after 10pm. Arrived at the airport just after 6:30pm to learn Frontier's ticket counter is closed from 6:30-8:00pm. Boarded and departed on-time. Arrived in Denver on-time at 12:45am. While taxiing to the gate the plane stopped on an "active taxi way." We were told another plane was occupying our gate so we would need to wait a few minutes. That few minutes turned into one and a half hours.
Because we were on an active taxi way we were not allowed to get up out of our seats or even use the restroom. After an hour and a half the flight attendant admitted we had to wait because the airline did not have enough ramp crew working to let us approach the gate to de-board. Even more frustrating was the fact there were several open gates, but no crew to get us off. Once we got to the gate we had to wait an additional 15 minutes for someone to bring the ramp to the plane to de-board.
Once we got off the plane and arrived at baggage claim we waited again. For 40 minutes we watched the carousel turn, but no bags. After 40 minutes I approached staff at the baggage service desk asking about our bags. A very nice gentleman apologized and said they have no idea when the bags would arrive because they are so under staffed. It was now after 3:00am and I was concerned because the free hotel shuttle stops running at 3:20. I asked if Frontier would pay our cab fare if we missed the last shuttle. I was told by a very rude woman working the counter, "No!" Finally got our bags at 3:30am.
Forgot to mention. On the way to New York, some type of foul smelling oily liquid saturated my daughters suitcase ruining the suitcase and her dress for our Broadway play. Forced me to buy a new dress... Not cheap in New York City. Thanks Frontier for a horrible experience. Never again. You can keep my Early Returns miles, I'll never use them. One positive note. All the flight attendants were great. Especially the ones on the return flight. As you can imagine they were getting an earful from a lot of angry passengers.
Reviewed July 24, 2016
Flying from DIA to IAD. Check-in desk had a line a mile long with only one attendant working. Upon arriving to the gate I find out that my flight has been delayed over an hour. I received no email, text, nothing about the delay. The reason the gate attendant gave was that the crew had simply not shown up. The crew had not shown up yet. The gate attendant said several times over the next hour and a half that the crew would be arriving shortly. It's now half an hour past the delayed time shown on the monitor and still no crew. Frontier Airlines is the most unreliable airline in the industry. Avoid at all costs.
Reviewed July 22, 2016
The money maker motto is "YOU PAY OR YOU STAY". On July 15, 2016 I traveled with FRONTIER AIRLINES for the 1st time, DC to Orlando. Confirmation number **. At the departure gate there was only one, aggressively rude, male employee handling all passengers and the flight was packed full. Without measuring any carry-on bag this employee demanded a carry-on fee payment from several passengers. They had to pay $60 and threatened not to let them board if they did not pay. I didn't have any alternative but to pay. I asked him three or four times to please measure my bag because I was certain it would comply with their size regulation. He wasn't even listening to my requests. He collected payments from several passengers without even measuring one single bag. He was so busy collecting money it was even funny watching him trying to handle the flight departure. His motto was "YOU PAY OR YOU STAY".
At the plane's entrance door an employee took my bag into the airplane's luggage compartment. I was greeted by a flight attendant and she couldn't believe I had just paid for that carry-on bag she had just seen; and she apologized for Frontier Airlines. It's inconceivable that they take your money without any respect for the client. So instead of $135, I ended up paying $180 for the trip. Remember the dreaded "you pay or you stay". We wondered if that gate employee gets a commission.
Reviewed July 22, 2016
Frontier gouges its customers by charging additional fees for your seat and carry on luggage. These fees were not disclosed, as I purchased a vacation package from Expedia (another poor service provider). I flew from Denver to San Diego on 7/16/16. The Frontier employee at Gate A40 (Carry) and her coworker (Winter) were extremely rude to my family as a result of changing seats because a child cannot sit in a seat with an exit in that row. Also, when "Carry" announced boarding instructions, no one could understand her muffled instructions. What a bad and costly experience. I will NEVER fly Frontier again and will make sure to inform everyone I know about my horrible experience. It's not worth it when you are crammed into a small space with a food tray the size of an ipad.
Reviewed July 21, 2016
Sunday July 17th we flew from Minneapolis to Denver and on our arrival my son's hockey bag with all his gear plus his smaller personal bag (inside) did not make it. We went to the lost baggage counter where we filled out the appropriate paperwork and were told that it was still in Minneapolis and would be put on the early flight (333) at 7:11am and they would get it to the house. The woman at the counter either didn't know what she was talking about or just plain lied. The bag never showed and we did not get a call. MONDAY - When we called the number they highlighted on the form (303-342-7697), we had to leave a message 8 TIMES throughout the day, NO RETURN CALL.
Tuesday - Left a couple more messages on the above number, no return call. We then called the main reservation number and were given the central baggage number (303-542-1490) where I was on hold for half and hour twice that morning in between appointments. My son tried later in the day and after 45 minutes on hold, was able to talk to a person who told him that the bag was still in Minneapolis and was put on a flight to Denver at 1:50pm (again it seems to be another lie), no bag.
Later that afternoon we went through reservations (they always pick up the phone there, go figure) and were transferred to 3 different people (Ryan, April, and Lorretta), who over the next hour and 15 minutes, could not get through to the baggage counter in Denver or Central. Even Frontier can't get a hold of Frontier. Still NO BAG and NO CALL. Great Customer Service!!
WEDNESDAY- NO BAG, NO CALL, TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. Let's try the Denver lost baggage number again, another message and of course no return call. On hold (1/2 hour) with Central again and finally get through to Lisa who tells me she just got off the phone with my son (also calling all day long) and tells me that she will call me back after talking with Denver in a half hour.
One and half hours later she does call back (that's how long it took her to get a hold of Denver) only to tell me that they don't know where the bag is!!! I then explained to her as I have with the others that this is not just a bag with dirty underwear, tee shirts etc., but hockey gear worth approximately $2000.00 in it which my son needs NOW. He has already missed one night of a hockey camp on Tuesday which has already been paid for and needs to be there again Thursday. I don't feel I or anyone should have to go through all the crap they put you through to get reimbursed from these incompetent, dishonest and responsible people.
Reviewed July 18, 2016
I can excuse the carry-on bag fee of $45. My bad for missing the fine print. The crew really could care less about you and your needs. You bought a seat and that's all you can expect. If you are elderly or have special needs, please think twice about flying with Frontier. Shameful and embarrassing airline. Thanks for my half of cup of warm water as you took the tray away before I even could get a hold of the cup firmly. You obviously cared more about what was on your iPhone than customers. Shameful!!
Reviewed July 16, 2016
Enter: Nicole **. Shortly after 1600 Eastern Standard Time on Sunday July 3rd we arrived at the Frontier Airlines ticket counter at the Port of Columbus Airport (CMH) in Columbus, Ohio. We were greeted with a loud and harsh "I can't take your bag!” by the customer service representative at the counter "Nicole". She was the only representative at the FRONTIER AIRLINES along with another ** lady, who appeared to be very calm and reserved even though Nicole/Frontier Airlines made an error with her booking and had her waiting at the counter for over an hour as well, leading to a re-booking of her flight also. Nicole told us, being the only representative at the ticket Frontier Airlines counter repeatedly that it was 1638 Eastern Standard Time, even though after several minutes of a back-and-forth, everyone else's times were 1622 Eastern Standard Time.
She later went on to explain that it was 1700 flight (even though we were well aware of that), and that a domestic flight going, literally 1hr 10mins down the road to Orlando (MCO) needed to be checked-in for 45 minutes to departure. Either FRONTIER AIRLINES need to better clarify its policies between, check-in, and departure times or/and it needs to better provide its customer service representatives/managers better training, when it comes to delivering this message. The other customer, that I arrived after us, for this very same flight, saw the way we were being treated by Nicole, and tears began to stream down her face, as a look of hopelessness dangled over her she stated "I'm the only one here...", after Nicole indiscreetly barked at us that Frontier Airlines next available flight was not until Tuesday, July 5th, after the holidays.
Nicole's behavior forced us to contact the third party that the flight was booked through (Orbitz), who told us that once the flight is booked it's out of their hands. After obtaining a customer service number from Orbitz, 2 customer service representatives, 1 supervisor and over an hour later, we were finally getting somewhere. Nicole disappeared from the FRONTIER AIRLINES ticket counter and a more personable and approachable company representative had arrived to assist customers. Having spent more time and money to rent another car from Enterprise (who may very well be next on this list of grievances) we found ourselves under even more unnecessary stress, in an attempt to catch our rebooked flight (not mentioned by Nicole in her Tues Available Flights List) @ 2010 Eastern Standard Time, at another Airport further south, all the way in Kentucky. Our destination Cincinnati's very own CVW.
106.7 miles later we were finally there. The airport representatives for FRONTIER AIRLINES here had a slightly different outward expression here, but the same unwillingness to provide assistance as I questioned the reason for the cost of a $30 check bag costing $40, there at the counter. The very reason if I had paid for (a nonrefundable "online" baggage check) and having unforeseen events rear its ugly head, that we would have had to possibly re-range an entire schedule, i.e. driving 13hrs to Orlando in order to make it to my destination.
Arriving long before the scheduled time for a flight at CVW wasn't enough, as just as I thought UNforeSEEN events shows its UGLY face again. The overhead intercom sounded with "Flight blank, blank is on time and scheduled for an early departure". Seriously, I mean where dey do dat at? The devil is a liar and him mumma tu. Trying to instill some kinda stress or fear, by implying that we have yet to miss another flight "not so!" Sayeth the Lord of Lords... Enters Truth... Cincinnati/Kentucky's airport, does not have a rental car center within the Airport BTW. No matter how much those posted signs may try to lie to you, don't believe the hype. I went downstairs, through another baggage claim with a check-in desk right across from it and there was no rental cars or office there.
This all occurred as those in my party drove through and through the airport, parked the car, was lied to by Frontier Airlines representatives about my checking in, or even being there for that matter and driving around and around the same mountain in an effort to locate the quote unquote airport "ENTERPRISE" office so that, the vehicle we were in could be left with its rightful owner. Needless to say, that did not occur and a very friendly-fellow-Ghanaian, who was at the GVW Curbside Valet counter at that hour and day, provided us with some much needed assistance to dropping off this piece of almost-plastic piece of metal, that cost $110 for a 1 hour 10 minute drive from Columbus, Ohio to Cincinnati, Kentucky.
Reviewed July 16, 2016
I was told by your Twitter Rep to file a complaint here. My girlfriend and I were flying to Denver on 7/1/16 for a wedding. Bags were packed, we were about to take the subway to the airport 3 hours early as instructed. She checked the airport website and it said the flight was delayed until approximately 2:30AM. Prior to leaving for the airport for our delayed flight, we decided to check the website again. The website said our flight was canceled. We received NO communication from Frontier about our flight cancellation nor any information on how to proceed with rebooking.
I called customer service, spoke with 4 different representatives and was told the soonest we could get flown out of NYC was July 3rd, 2 days after our initial flight. I told each rep it was bad enough we were already missing the rehearsal dinner, but absolutely needed to be there the following day because we were both in the wedding party. I was transferred from supervisor to supervisor, spanning a 3 hours, asking each rep to speak to the person who they directly reported to. Each time, they stated their manager was busy and I would have to hold. Realizing we clearly weren’t going anywhere that evening, I had no problem holding, despite having to explain our situation OVER AND OVER AND OVER to each new “supervisor.”
After about 2.5 hours in, I reached a supervisor that said we could fly out of PHL the following evening, getting us into Denver in the early evening. We would still be missing the wedding ceremony, but could at least still attend the reception. We reluctantly agreed, were promised a $100 voucher per person, booked the flight from PHL, but I clearly stated that the $100 voucher wouldn’t begin to cover the costs and inconvenience of traveling to NYC > PHL > Denver, missing the rehearsal dinner, the wedding reception, and possibly the entire wedding. EVERY single rep told me they could cancel our flight from PHL after I CLEARLY stated MULTIPLE times that we needed to be in Denver that weekend and DO NOT CANCEL OUR NEW FLIGHT out of PHL.
Why would we fly out, miss the entire wedding, and fly back in 3 days? Although I was furious, I was respectful to your reps/supervisors, but got nothing back in terms of compassion, understanding, or empathy. They would repeatedly tell me they could cancel our flight completely (Again, I told them at least 20 times DO NOT CANCEL OUR FLIGHT FROM PHL) and provide us with a voucher. After being on hold for about 45 minutes, a rep said, “Our manager is on a very long call. Can we call you back tomorrow?” I stated I would have no problem waiting for 3 more hours as I had nothing better to do and, again, the $100 vouchers would not cover fraction of our costs getting to PHL, let alone the HUGE inconvenience of missing a rehearsal dinner and wedding. He said to hold and after about 10 minutes and then we got “disconnected.”
The next day, we did not receive any sort of communication from a supervisor. I called again, had to explain the same story to another 3 people, and got the same response: “we can cancel your flight, you can fly out of NYC on the 3rd, and give you a voucher.” At this point it was clear I wasn’t making any progress and we had to leave NYC to catching our flight in PHL. To do so we had to take a $30.08 cab ride to the train station (would have just taken the subway to the airport), a 120 min train ride to Trenton ($33.50), a 35 minute train ride to Center City PHL ($16) and then a 25 minute train ride to the airport ($18). To reiterate, one cab and 3 trains to get got an airport 100 miles away, luggage in hand.
When we arrived at the airport, the check in staff ignored us as the woman at the kiosk was more concerned about talking on her cell phone than assisting customers. When we were finally assisted by another rep and checked our bags, we were charged $40 per bag. When we inquired why it was $40 instead of $30, he informed us that the $30 fee is only if you checked bags in online. We asked where on the website it said that, and he informed us that it wasn’t. Why would you NOT INCLUDE A BAGGAGE SURCHARGE CLEARLY marked on your WEBSITE WHEN BOOKING a FLIGHT?!? We had a reasonably priced meal (receipt included for $62.09) because instead of eating for free at the rehearsal dinner, we were stuck at an airport.
Upon boarding the plane, we went our seats and they were clearly not cleaned from the previous flight. Crumbs and used tissues were everywhere, hidden in the front seat pockets and on the ridiculously small tray after folding it down after taking off. A flight attendant apologized, cleaned things up and we finally took off. Upon arrival, we arrived in time and sat on the tarmac for approx 45 minutes. It became clear we were going to miss the entire wedding after 13 hours of travel to get from NYC to Denver. I can’t begin to express my frustration with your airline.
The return flight back was delayed and once again, there were used tissues in our seats. Please keep your planes clean. Additionally, the $100 vouchers are completely unacceptable. I’ll have no problem sharing this customer service experience on social media, yelp, facebook, twitter, etc. I look forward to hearing back from you about this miserable experience. Expenses total $159.67, plus compensation for missing a rehearsal dinner, wedding and 12 hours of travel time. I just want to make things VERY clear that I won’t stop until we are compensated fairly for our time, missed experiences with loved ones, and monetary costs.
Reviewed July 16, 2016
Frontier air is the absolute worst airline experience I have ever had. They overcharge for baggage and then charge for carry ons. No other airline does this. The ticket counter in Denver is totally chaos. I'm surprised if anyone ever makes their flight. The plane itself is a cattle car. The seats do not even recline, table trays a joke and no type of entertainment on a four hour flight. To make matters worse. They charge for snacks and drinks. I did not pay discount bare bones pricing. My ticket cost over $400 round trip. On top of this all. The flight attendants on both legs of this experience have been the rudest I've ever experienced. I guess they pay them peanuts as well. I will never fly Frontier again.
Reviewed July 15, 2016
First time flying this airlines, and already had flights delayed twice without explanation or apologies or offers to help with missed connections. As everyone also states, you could actually pay less with better airlines when you add up all the hidden costs for everything Frontier charges for (hundreds $ in baggage, seat selection, $12 tiny sandwiches, soft drink, water, etc). Overall a seriously lame experience. I will avoid after this.
Reviewed July 15, 2016
I found a super cheap ticket on Frontier Airlines and didn't give it a second thought until I got closer to my trip date. The airline does not participate in TSA pre, I didn't think that was a thing. They have some of the smallest seats of almost all of the airlines. They charge you for EVERYTHING! Checked bag, seat assignments, carry on bag. Yes, I said carry on bag. They even charge you to print a boarding pass.
After reading all of this I decided to book another flight on a different carrier for the same price with NONE of those issues and what do you know, there is a $99 cancellation fee. If that's not bad enough, they don't refund you the difference. They give you a credit that you have to use within 90 days with them. If I don't want to fly you now, I certainly won't want to fly you in 90 days. In short, I paid them $160 for NOTHING. I don't know of any other industry that can get away with such a ridiculous business model. It seems like business practices such as this would be illegal but I guess not. NEVER flying with Frontier ever.
Reviewed July 15, 2016
Frontier Airlines is a SCAM. They will CANCEL your flight at the last minute and leave you stranded at the airport for MULTIPLE DAYS, offering you no car, or hotel or refund (thats what happened to me & hundreds of people in July 2016). If you want to be stranded at the airport and not reach your destination, fly Frontier. Their cheap tickets are a SCAM. They charge extra for baggage - so the final cost of Frontier is as expensive same as other airlines. If you HAVE to be somewhere important on time: a graduation, funeral, wedding, birth of a child, interview for a dream job: DO NOT FLY FRONTIER! DON'T SAY YOU WEREN'T WARNED!
Reviewed July 13, 2016
The airline is filthy. The plane was this way when we boarded. The flight attendants are sloppy. The plane had a foul odor. We were 1.5 hours late for take off. It took over an hour for the bags to come once we arrived to our destination. The female flight attendant kept going into the cockpit. Once she went in. 10 minutes later one pilot came out and went to the restroom. Another ten minutes the other pilot came out and went into the restroom - another 5 minutes the flight attendant came out looking disheveled. Also a ghetto customer service agent verbally abused me because she thought I was breaking the line.
Reviewed July 10, 2016
I write this on my laptop at Denver International Airport. My family and I have been quietly and unceremoniously bumped from Frontier Airlines Flight 676 even though I had confirmed seats (Trip Confirmation Number: **) this morning (7/10/2016) and at my demand, put on standby on Flight 688 (Denver-Orlando) leaving Denver at 11:59 p.m.
in the amount that I was charged at the time I boarded the plane.
Today, 7/10/2016, the day of the flight, we left Colorado Springs, where we live, with 3 printed boarding passes in hand since I had checked in online the previous evening (7/9/16). This morning, we walked endlessly in the renovated Denver airport looking for the Frontier counter, and finally joined a line where a woman was scanning boarding passes and moving people through to Security checks. She provided very poor service -- instead of letting us know that we needed to go upstairs and check in our bags upstairs at the Frontier counter, she tried to scan our tickets and told us that our printed tickets would not scan and that we had to go upstairs and get new boarding passes.
We trudged upstairs and stood in another line to get to the Frontier check-in desk. By now it was 12 minutes to 6 a.m. and Flight 676 was leaving at 6:45 a.m. While we were in line, two different women wearing Frontier airlines uniforms called out to some people to make a different line for flights leaving for San Francisco and Houston since their flights were about to leave, they were given preferential treatment by checking in their bags before others.
By the time someone called us for Orlando, it was 6:42 a.m. and the woman who served us told us that they could no longer check in our bags since checked baggage must be checked in 45 minutes before the flight. So she was going to put us on the next confirmed flight to Orlando, which would not happen until 2 p.m. the following day (7/11/2016).
I demanded that we be put on standby, and told them that we had been misled and had lost time, and finally she put us on standby on Flight 688 leaving Denver at 11:59 p.m. tonight. I was quite angry at the counter and asked to speak to the ticketing agent's manager who acted high and mighty and sneered at me when I told him that passengers on San Francisco and Houston flights had been called because "their flights were leaving." He said that the Houston flight was leaving after Orlando.
I am filing this complaint because we were misled in the first line, ignored in the 2nd line, and because my 15-year old son starts Space Camp at 9 a.m. tomorrow (7/11/2016) at Cape Kennedy. If we are not confirmed on tonight's flight 688, my son will lose the first day of camp that we paid for in April 2016. He will also not have the chance to go to Space Camp ever again since he is going into high school. He has waited for five years for this trip. We are devastated. We believe that we were deliberately bumped and then categorically ignored. I will never fly Frontier again and I hope that the US Govt. will notify Frontier about the dissatisfaction of their customers. I have also filed this complaint with the US Department of Transportation.
Reviewed July 9, 2016
The tickets are reasonable price because you pay for your seat and you pay for overhead carry-on. Carry-ons are FREE when I fly Delta, American and United Airlines. The seats range from 5.00 - 50.00. I paid about 200.00 something for round a trip ticket and an additional 195.00 total for seats and bags. In all actuality I spent 400 and something for my flight. Delta was asking for less and so was American. I will never fly this airline again. Customers beware. Its a reason the ticket is so cheap.
Reviewed July 8, 2016
Frontier banks on the fact that most customers will simply give up. Frontier is short sighted. If they are going to cheat their "valued" frequent flyers, I can only imagine how they treat non-members! I flew Frontier for the first time in May 2013. It was awful. I needed to change my flight and get back sooner. Not possible. I swore never to fly them again.
A year later, I notice this program "the works" and decided to give them a try again. The works allowed for full refunds, luggage, and premium seating. I flew them fairly often and it seemed to be working despite the fact that their website had issues. More often than not you couldn't select the city in the drop down menu when booking, the system stalled, etc.
The 2nd to last ticket I booked, the system rejected my credit card. My replacement card was entered and it said it booked. I needed to cancel the trip the next day. I went into the system twice and tried to cancel. The system reported my card was declined and there was nothing to cancel. I printed out the notice (because, I don't trust their website). Sure enough, weeks later I received an email it was time for my flight!? I checked the website again and tried to cancel.
The website said there was no trip to cancel due the credit card. Lo and behold I got another notice it was time for my return flight (THAT I DIDN'T TAKE). That is when I finally called. Their service center is in India. I explained the glitch to 3 people. None of them could understand that I had tried to cancel a flight the website claimed was never booked 3 times. Yet, they charged me for not showing up for the flight. I wasted 1.5 hours trying to get my $400 back. Nope. They want to keep my money and there is no recourse. No one who spoke English as a first language was available and no one cared that they were losing a loyal customer.
Out of necessity I booked one last flight with them. I went to cancel it on the website. The website wouldn't allow me to cancel. I called customer service (Customer Service always recommends using their DEFUNCT website) and they told me I would be receiving a $99 cancellation charge. Nope. I told them I booked with the works and there is no cancellation fee. The representative told me I did not book with the works. Here we go again with the crookedness... I insisted that I did and for her to check again. She came back in a monotone and said, "Yes you booked with the works" then took 5 minutes to cancel my reservation. We'll see if this really gets cancelled. That is my last straw.
Frontier Airlines Company Information
- Company Name:
- Frontier Airlines
- Year Founded:
- 1994
- Address:
- 7001 Tower Rd.
- City:
- Denver
- State/Province:
- CO
- Postal Code:
- 80249
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.flyfrontier.com
