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New “first class” seats will be Frontier Airlines The flights will launch in early 2026, more than a year after the announcement, and will have some key differences from regular first-class flights.
over budget carrier Plans were unveiled to launch premium seating in December 2024, but supply chain issues delayed installation.
The seats will be in a 2×2 configuration and occupy the first two rows of Frontier’s Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft.
Ticket prices have not been announced yet. border It simply says the seats will be available at “our signature affordable prices.”
Depending on the airline’s fare structure, travelers can expect to pay up to $99 to book. Meanwhile, Diamond, Platinum or Gold members of the Frontier loyalty program can also enjoy free upgrades.
Although labeled “first class,” renderings show the seats will be more similar to premium economy seats, and they won’t offer a lie-flat option or even recline. Instead, they will be pre-skewed, which is a strategy airline Reduce aircraft weight, thereby saving fuel.
Still, the seats from Italian manufacturer Geven represent an important pivot point in Frontier’s (known for its no-frills products) move toward more sophisticated cabin environments.
Currently, the only available seat upgrades are “UpFront Plus” (a section of the cabin where the middle seat is enclosed) and “Stretch” (which provides extra legroom and recline functionality). These upgrades cost $49 to $16 respectively.
Announcing the first-class seats, former Frontier CEO Barry Biffle said the move would help transform the airline into “the best value airline.”
“We’ve heard from our customers that they want more and better options, such as first-class seats, available seat upgrades, more free travel for companions, and the ability to use miles to purchase services beyond just airfare,” he said.
“These changes represent an exciting new chapter in our transformation into new areas.”
Biffle has been succeeded by former company president James G. Dempsey, who has been named interim CEO.
“Jimmy has been a valuable member of Frontier’s senior leadership team for more than a decade and has played an important role in the company’s development and growth,” said Chairman of the Board Bill Franke. “We believe Jimmy is uniquely qualified to guide our airline into the future.”
Franke continued, “The Board deeply appreciates Barry’s leadership and dedication to Frontier over the past 11 years. We are grateful for his many contributions during his tenure.”