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Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines is a US based low cost carrier aiming to make travel more affordable. They operate flights throughout the US and Puerto Rico, as well as to destinations in Mexico, Canada, and Dominican Republic. Frontier allows each passenger to bring one personal item on board free of charge, but carry on items, the larger cabin baggage that has to go in the overhead compartment, must be purchased along with your ticket. Keep reading to find out what carry on luggage size and weight restrictions apply.

Updated October 2019

Headquarters Country: USA

Website: https://www.flyfrontier.com/travel/travel-info/bag-options/#Carry-on

Carry on baggage info for Frontier Airlines

Number of items allowed: 1 + personal item*

*The airline imposes a fee for your carry-on item (the larger item that goes in the overhead) based on when and where you purchase your carry-on allowance. Personal items are included free of charge with every ticket. See airline’s website for details.

Maximum allowed in imperial: (official)

  • H x W x D (if purchased) = 24 x 16 x 10 in
  • H x W x D (personal item) = 18 x 14 x 8 in
  • Weight of carry on item = 35 lbs
  • Weight of personal item = not indicated

Maximum allowed in metric: (converted)

  • H x W x D (if purchased) = 61 x 39.5 x 25.5 cm
  • H x W x D (personal item) = 46 x 35.5 x 20 cm
  • Weight of carry on item = 15.4 kg
  • Weight of personal item = not indicated

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