Frontier Airlines holds the U.S. military in high regard. This is quite evident through the baggage policy they have devised for military members. Let us look at it in detail.
So, who will be entitled to a free baggage allowance, and when?
- The active military members of the United States
- Their spouse and even children accompanying them. The family, as mentioned, must also travel on the same reservation as the military member (who is eligible for the baggage allowance).
- Military personnel should have documents to validate their identity. These include a CAC (Common Access Card) – unexpired/valid. They can also provide an Armed Forces of the United States ID card to validate their identity.
What Baggage Allowance Will Eligible Military Members Get On Frontier Flights?
All those who are eligible will receive the following benefits as mentioned below:
- A personal item free of charge
- A carry-on bag at no cost
- 2 checked bags at no charge at all; any oversized and overweight bag fees for the free checked luggage will be waived.
However, the bags should adhere to the weight and size restrictions. Only eligible bags qualify for the offer; otherwise, standard baggage charges apply.
Instructions to Include Military Bags in the Frontier Airlines Reservation
The bags cannot be added online. To get the allowance, military personnel must go to the check-in counter at the airport, present the CAC (Common Access Card and add their military bags. They can also do this at the gate.
To include the military bags, no agent assistance charge will be incurred, neither at the check-in counter at the airport \nor at the gate.
Who Are Eligible for Frontier’s Military Bag Discount?
As mentioned, only active-duty U.S. military members are eligible. This means they are presently serving in the military or might be summoned to serve. The list includes members of the following disciplines:
- U.S. Army
- U.S. Military Reserves
- U.S. Space Force
- U.S. Air Force
- National Guard
- U.S. Navy
Besides these, Frontier Airlines also allows a military bag discount for Cadets of the following institutions:
- Air Force Academy
- Merchant Marine Academy
- Naval Academy
- West Point
- Coast Guard Academy
Then there are the Ready Reserve Corps and Commissioned Corps of
- NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
- USPHS (United States Public Health Service).
This was all about Frontier Airlines’ baggage policy for military bags. Make sure to carry proof of ID to validate your identity and avail of the discount. For any questions about allowances, you can also review Frontier Airlines’ baggage policy.