Upgrades
How to get upgraded on Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines has no traditional first class or business class cabin. The best way to improve your experience is UpFront Plus seats (purchase at booking or day-of). Here is what is available and how to make the most of it.
Ways to improve your experience
- 1UpFront Plus seats (purchase at booking or day-of)
- 2Stretch seats (first rows or exit rows)
Elite status upgrades
No traditional first class. Elite tiers (Silver–Diamond) get discounted seat upgrades. No complimentary cabin upgrade equivalent.
Upgrading with miles or points
FRONTIER Miles cannot be used to upgrade seat position. They can only be redeemed for flights.
Cash & bid upgrades
UpFront Plus or Stretch seats: add at booking for $15–$55 for a few extra inches of legroom in the front rows or exit rows. Prices rise closer to departure.
Who gets upgraded first
No upgrade priority — seat selection is all pre-purchased at booking or check-in.
Best tip to maximize upgrade chances
If extra legroom matters, add a Stretch seat at booking — prices are cheapest at booking and increase significantly closer to departure.
How do I get upgraded to first class on Frontier Airlines?
Frontier Airlines does not have a traditional first class or business class cabin. The best way to improve your experience is: UpFront Plus seats (purchase at booking or day-of), Stretch seats (first rows or exit rows). If extra legroom matters, add a Stretch seat at booking — prices are cheapest at booking and increase significantly closer to departure.
What elite status do I need for free upgrades on Frontier Airlines?
No traditional first class. Elite tiers (Silver–Diamond) get discounted seat upgrades. No complimentary cabin upgrade equivalent.
Can I upgrade with miles on Frontier Airlines?
FRONTIER Miles cannot be used to upgrade seat position. They can only be redeemed for flights.
How does the upgrade bid work on Frontier Airlines?
UpFront Plus or Stretch seats: add at booking for $15–$55 for a few extra inches of legroom in the front rows or exit rows. Prices rise closer to departure.
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Upgrade policy data verified . Elite upgrade windows, miles requirements, and bid pricing are subject to change — confirm current terms at Frontier Airlines's official website before flying.