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Bikes on Planes: Fly Frontier

Al TruscottAl Truscott
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Frontier Airlines announced last week that bikes will be treated the same as golf clubs and skis: no extra charges for either being a bike, or being oversize. Since they have a "Classic" ticket which includes two complimentary bags, it makes it the top choice for me as I fly 3-4 times a year to CO. From the press release:

"Frontier is removing the flat fee for checked bicycles and will now include them in the standard baggage allowance, meaning customers traveling on Classic or Classic Plus fares can include their bike as one of their two complimentary checked bags and Economy passengers would pay $20 if the bike is one of their first two checked bags. Bikes will be exempt from any oversize fees, but subject to overweight fees and excess bag fees, if applicable. This is similar to the carrier’s current policy for golf clubs and skis."

Now, if they only flew to Phoenix ... or other airlines follow suit.

Comments

  • Paul HoughPaul Hough
    Wouldn't it be great if enough airlines followed suit to put some competitive pressure on the others. I believe it will cost me $400 extra to take my bike on United to IM Regensburg this summer. Almost makes me want to get a titanium bike with couplers like AL!
  • Al TruscottAl Truscott

    And here I am lusting for the latest carbon aero hidden cable 15#, $12K latest and greatest, believing I am stuck with decade old technology! But I'm too cheap to give up my cash cow - hey, maybe THAT'S what I'll name my bike.

  • Nemo BrauchNemo Brauch
    Seriously good news. If only the flew out of Norfolk :-(
  • Scott AlexanderScott Alexander
    I'm keeping my fingers quadruple-y crossed that Southwest matches it! Then life would be GREAT for almost all of us US ENers.
  • Coach RichCoach Rich

    And I see they fly from LAX to Madison...hmmm.....

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