DENVER – Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines is thrilled to launch a major enhancement for its most loyal customers: expanded access to free seat upgrades for Elite Status members. This marks the first of several exciting innovations coming in 2025 as part of The New Frontier, Frontier’s ongoing commitment to affordability, comfort, and exceptional value. Starting today, eligible Elite Status members can upgrade to both Premium Seating and UpFront Plus, featuring guaranteed open middle seats. Later this year, upgrades to the all-new First Class seating will also become available.
New Benefits for Elite Members
Platinum Members: Eligible for upgrades starting 12 hours before departure
Gold Members: Eligible for upgrades starting four hours before departure
Seat upgrades can be selected easily through the Frontier Airlines mobile app or on flyfrontier.com. For detailed instructions, click here.
“We have so much in store for 2025 as we write the next chapter of The New Frontier and show that luxury and affordability can fly hand in hand,” said Chief Commercial Officer Bobby Schroeter, Frontier Airlines. “Frontier’s most loyal customers will have even more reason to make us their airline of choice this year as they start enjoying free seat upgrades and other enhancements, adding extra comfort and convenience to their travel.”
Fast-Track Platinum Elite Status
Through a limited time offer, consumers can fast-track achievement of Platinum Elite Status by earning 20,000 Elite Status Points by April 30, 2025. Doing so will unlock Platinum Elite Status through the end of the year which will include free seat upgrades as well as Frontier’s new free, unlimited companion travel launching mid-year**. Typically, Platinum Elite Status requires an accrual of 50,000 Elite Status Points, meaning this opportunity reduces the threshold for consumers by more than half.
Accumulating Elite Status Points is faster and easier for FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard® cardmembers, who earn 1 point per dollar spent with the card and also enjoy other exclusive perks including two free checked bags on every flight and instant Elite Gold Status for 90 days after their first purchase with the card. To learn more and to apply for the FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard, visit flyfrontier.com/mastercard.
The New Frontier
Frontier Airlines has introduced sweeping changes to its product and customer service offerings, ushering in ‘The New Frontier’ for the airline. Underscoring its commitment to providing exceptional value and a superior travel experience, ‘The New Frontier’ provides more transparency, benefits and options, including:
- Clear, Upfront Pricing and Options: Economy, Premium, and Business bundle options include benefits like bags, seat assignments, and more
- No change or cancellation fees*: Zero change or cancellation fees for Economy, Premium, and Business customers, offering greater flexibility
- First Class Seating: Coming in late 2025, Frontier will begin offering First Class seating on every flight, combining unmatched comfort and space at Frontier’s signature affordable prices.
- Unlimited Free Companion Travel**: Platinum and Diamond Elite members fly with a companion at no extra cost on any Frontier flight, starting mid-2025
- Redeem Miles for Bundles: Use FRONTIER Miles for baggage, seating upgrades and more beginning mid-2025
* Terms and Conditions apply. Click here for details.
**Companion Travel Benefit Terms and Conditions: Companion Travel fares are subject to government-imposed taxes and fees. Companion must have a FRONTIER Miles account number, added at the time of initial booking within the same ticket. There is no limit on the number of times the Companion Travel benefit can be used. Additional details available here: FlyFrontier.com/bignews/.
