Frontier Airlines new policy, passengers must drop-off their bags 60 minutes before Flight

Beginning on August 16, Frontier Airlines will begin closing its check-in desks sooner. The airline announced in Twitter that all check-in and bag drop locations across its network will close 60 minutes before to departure. Currently, the majority of Frontier places keep those amenities open until 45 minutes before departure for domestic flights.

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The statement stated that “We remain dedicated to getting you and your bags to your destination without delay.”

Due to the change, Frontier carriers customers will now need to arrive earlier than most other major U.S. carriers.

Passengers’ reactions differed, with some stating they thought the action was intended to increase the number of passengers using the app and others calling it a “money-making scheme.”

“I believe that you are attempting to encourage individuals to check in via the app, which is OK. But what about those who, like members of the military, receive free checked baggage? a user asked. “Since they must visit the agent counter, will you make it simpler for them to check in with their bags on your app?”

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This is certainly a money-making strategy, so more individuals will need to purchase alternative flights when they miss the check-in window, another user commented. They may want to raise their workforce numbers if 45 minutes is insufficient.

Travel experts advised giving yourself at least 90 minutes to get around the airport before your trip if you were flying domestically. For foreign trips, they typically increase that advice to two to three hours.