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JOEJOEJOE · November 6

We are going to Vegas to see NIN in March. We always fly out of Hollywood/Burbank airport (in a suburb of Los Angeles) because it is VERY convenient.

We usually take Southwest, but because of recent changes to their service, their fares have pretty much doubled for the day/time we usually fly.

I found a much cheaper fare on Frontier Airlines. Even with paying for the extras such as advance seat assignment & carry-on bags, it was 1/2 of what I'd pay for Southwest.

My question is: just how bad is Frontier? Are we talking the same quality as Spirit Airlines, a bit better, or worse?

LAX is a nightmare most of the time, so I am willing to absorb some pain & suffering to avoid flying out of there!

Thanks in advance!

Gern Blansten · November 7

It's lawn chairs bolted to the floor but if it's not a long flight you're fine

Wobbie · November 7

I actually think Frontier is on par with Southwest.

There’s only one Spirit.

JOEJOEJOE · November 7

Gern Blansten said:

It's lawn chairs bolted to the floor but if it's not a long flight you're fine

It is usually a 45 minute flight.

Wobbie · November 7

JOEJOEJOE said:

Gern Blansten said:

It's lawn chairs bolted to the floor but if it's not a long flight you're fine

It is usually a 45 minute flight.

save the money. you’ll be fine.

D-Day · November 7

JOEJOEJOE said:

Gern Blansten said:

It's lawn chairs bolted to the floor but if it's not a long flight you're fine

It is usually a 45 minute flight.

If they would offer “standing only” tickets, I would go for this option with a security belt. No need for chairs.

I just was curious - fastest direct bus: 5 hours with two stops, 7:15-12:15.
The bus+train option needs way more time.
Strange thing: there is still no direct LA - LV train route in 2025 but at least someone is working on it.

Poncier · November 7

Southwest's recent changes suck.
They think customers are happy now that you can pay for checked bags and pay to choose your seating assignment.

RatherStarved · November 7

I took Frontier earlier this year for something. The flight was delayed by about an hour but otherwise fine. They do have a lot of hidden charges so ensure to read the fine print though.

Jason P · November 7

Frontier is the only airline where I thought I was on a flight that was going to have to do an unscheduled landing to remove passengers that smuggled 5 gallons worth of Fireball shooters onto the flight. I was sitting next to one of the ladies and she smelled like she hot-boxed a carton of Marlboros before getting on.

But I saved $50.

eeriepadave · November 7

Wobbie said:

I actually think Frontier is on par with Southwest.

There’s only one Spirit.

I flew Frontier once (probably about 10 years ago or so), didn't have any problems.

DON"T fly Spirit!

JOEJOEJOE · November 7

RatherStarved said:

I took Frontier earlier this year for something. The flight was delayed by about an hour but otherwise fine. They do have a lot of hidden charges so ensure to read the fine print though.

That is my concern.....a cancellation or long delay!

Gern Blansten · November 7

JOEJOEJOE said:

Gern Blansten said:

It's lawn chairs bolted to the floor but if it's not a long flight you're fine

It is usually a 45 minute flight.

no problem then

Gern Blansten · November 7

We took a Frontier flight a few years ago. I thought it was really odd that they used the drink cart to block the aisle between row 1 and the cockpit. The attendants stood behind the cart like it was an electric fence.

bootlegger10 · November 8

Gern Blansten said:

We took a Frontier flight a few years ago. I thought it was really odd that they used the drink cart to block the aisle between row 1 and the cockpit. The attendants stood behind the cart like it was an electric fence.

I see them do that on every airline every time the pilot needs to take a leak

nicknyr15 · November 9

bootlegger10 said:

Gern Blansten said:

We took a Frontier flight a few years ago. I thought it was really odd that they used the drink cart to block the aisle between row 1 and the cockpit. The attendants stood behind the cart like it was an electric fence.

I see them do that on every airline every time the pilot needs to take a leak

Yup lol

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