Frontier Adds First-Class Seats and More Legroom

Frontier Airlines has begun installing a first-class section and opened reservations for the seats, which are scheduled to enter service on March 5, 2027. The airline is known for its low fares and operates domestic routes from Philadelphia International Airport, where it is the second-largest passenger carrier after American Airlines.

The first two rows will have four first-class seats per row, arranged two on each side of the aisle without middle seats. They will offer up to 37 inches of seat pitch. Rows three through eight will have extra-legroom seats with up to 34 inches of pitch. Prices start at $129 for first class and $90 for the premium seating, in addition to the fare.

Frontier plans to install power connections throughout rows one through eight next year, along with Starlink Wi-Fi. The company says the changes are intended to provide more comfort and convenience while maintaining the value of its fares.

The upgrades come as airlines seek to manage rising jet-fuel costs, which have climbed amid the conflict involving Iran. Hopper, a travel-booking firm, said in September that average round-trip fares for Thanksgiving and Christmas were above $400, approaching a 10-year high.