How to Add Baggage to Frontier Airlines Reservation?

Airlines in US recommend that you add services online to avoid the charges you may pay to an agent. The same also applies to adding baggage. You may add Frontier Airlines baggage online without paying the additional charges. Here are the 3 methods accepted for adding checked bags.

Method #1: Add it on Manage Trip section

  • Go to the Frontier website or open the FlyFrontier App.
  • Enter your 6-character alphanumeric confirmation code and your Last Name.
  • Click on ‘Manage Trip’ & then select ‘Add Baggage’.
  • Choose the number of bags you want to add.
  • Review and pay the charges.

Method #2: During Online Check-In

  • Enter the ticket details to start the check-in process via the website or app.
  • You will be asked if you want to add bags before your boarding pass is issued.
  • Follow the prompts to add carry-on or checked bags.

Method #3: At the Airport

  • You can add bags at an airport kiosk or the ticket counter.

Method #4: At the Boarding Gate

Gate agents will charge you for checking a personal item or carry-on if it's oversized.

You’ll not have to pay charges for checked bags already included in your free baggage allowance. Passengers with Business bundle have 2 checked bags in their free baggage allowance. In this HolidayGlobes blog we will offer ways to save on baggage charges.

How Do I Add Baggage to my Frontier Airlines Flight?

No worries if you couldn’t add baggage online. You may add it at a self-service kiosk at any airport of US. Take a look at the steps involved in adding a bag at a self-service kiosk.

  • Get the boarding pass for your flight.
  • Use the QR code on the boarding pass to retrieve your booking summary at a self-service kiosk.
  • Choose the bag options you want on your flight.
  • You will owe a charge if baggage option you want exceeds your baggage allowance.
  • Pay the charges with your credit card.
  • Get a printout of the bag tags and attach them to your bags.
  • Hand over the bags to the agent at bag drop-off counter before it closes.

You may also add Frontier Airlines checked baggage online when you check-in at a self-service kiosk. Just follow the prompts you get after you choose the option of ‘add baggage’. For details or assistance, you may contact Frontier Airlines or HolidayGlobes on 1 (801) 401-9000 or +1-888-595-2181.

How Do I Add Checked Baggage to my Frontier Airlines Flight?

Checked bags of standard size and weight may be added easily. Do this online, at check-in counter or at a self-service kiosk. If it's oversized or overweight, you will have to approach an agent. Because it must be weighed and sized. Here are the steps on adding baggage at the check-in counter.

  • Reach the airport at least 2-3 hours before departure.
  • Look for the airline's check-in counter.
  • The bags will be weighed and sized by check-in agents.
  • Excess baggage charges will be applied if the bags are overweight or oversized.
  • Pay the charges and apply the bag tags.
  • Hand over the bags to the agent. 

How much does an Extra Baggage Cost on Frontier Airlines?

The ticket you purchased will have the baggage allowance mentioned on it. Flyers having a bundled fare in any class may be eligible for a free baggage allowance. Others will have to pay Frontier Airlines baggage price add baggage. Oversize fee and overweight fee will apply to bags weighing and measuring over 40 lbs and 62 inches. The charges are up to $100. You will pay excess charges cumulatively if your bags are both overweight and oversized. Take a look at this table for a clear understanding of pricing.

Type of Baggage At Booking During online check-in At Check-in Desk At Gate customer support agent
Carry-on $60 $69 $79 $99 $79
1st checked bag $55 $69 $79 $99 $79
2nd checked bag $65 $65 $89 Not Available $89
3rd checked bag and more $79 $79 $99 Not Available $99

How can I prepay for Baggage on Frontier Airlines?

Prepaying for baggage on Frontier Airlines is a fantastic way of saving on baggage charges. You can add up to 10 bags online. Only 1st and 2nd bag can be added at the gate. If you seek assistance from customer support agent, you will pay additional service charge. Frontier Airlines baggage add price is the least if you pay it through mobile or web. You can save up to $20. The charges you pay at the gate will be the maximum.  Here are the steps required to prepay.

  • Retrieve the booking summary on MyTrip.
  • Choose the option of adding baggage.
  • Review and pay the charges with your credit card.
  • Wait for airline’s confirmation.

Checked bags are usually not free on Frontier. You may get a free checked bag only if you have Frontier Airlines World Mastercard or you are frequent flyer with an Elite Status. A carry-on is given for free if you have a Freebie promo code and you apply it at the time of booking. You may contact Frontier or HolidayGlobes on +1(801)401-9000 or +1-888-595-2181 for details or assistance.

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