Frontier Airlines Launches First Class With 37-Inch Pitch
Frontier Airlines has opened reservations for a new First Class product featuring 37-inch pitch seats and Starlink Wi-Fi.
Frontier Airlines has opened First Class reservations for flights beginning March 5, 2027. The new premium product features eight seats per aircraft with a 37-inch pitch and leather seating.
First Class occupies the front two rows of the aircraft in a 2-2 configuration. The product includes two checked bags, a carry-on bag, and priority boarding. The airline confirmed the seats will not be lie-flat. Bobby Schroeter, the airline's Chief Marketing Officer, stated that the First Class seating, more room to stretch out, in-seat power, and fast, reliable Starlink Wi-Fi would bring a new level of comfort and convenience to flying with Frontier.
Pricing and booking details
Introductory First Class fares start at $129 one-way. These promotional fares are available for new reservations made through Frontier's website or mobile app by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 16, 2026. Eligible travel must occur between March 5 and April 5, 2027.
Tickets are sold through Frontier's First bundle. The airline has not published a comparable regular First Class price. Availability is limited and starting prices may not appear on all searches. Not all routes or departure dates are included in the promotion.
Premium seating and amenities
Behind the First Class cabin, Frontier is introducing an extra legroom product called UpFront Plus. This premium seating will also become available starting March 5, 2027.
| Product | Seat Pitch | Configuration | Included Amenities | Introductory Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Class | 37 inches (94 cm) | 2-2 | Two checked bags, carry-on, priority boarding | $129 one-way |
| UpFront Plus | 34 inches (86 cm) | 2-2 | Carry-on bag, priority boarding | $90 one-way |
The airline plans to build six rows of these UpFront Plus seats. Installation of the new seating configuration is targeted for completion by March 5, 2027.
Fleet upgrades and connectivity
Frontier's fleet consists exclusively of narrowbody Airbus A320 family aircraft. A major cabin upgrade will see USB-C charging outlets installed at every seat in the first eight rows. This installation will begin in 2027 and progress throughout the year.
Starlink Wi-Fi, first announced for Frontier in July 2026, is also slated for installation beginning in 2027. The rollout will be gradual across the year. Pricing details and exact speeds for the Starlink service have not been revealed. This installation is part of a broader rollout across Indigo Partners portfolio airlines, involving over 1,000 aircraft from carriers like Wizz Air, Volaris, JetSMART, and Cebu Pacific.
Historically, Frontier has offered low base fares with optional paid add-ons and has forgone perks like in-flight Wi-Fi and television screens. The launch of First Class marks the airline's entry into a more competitive segment of the US domestic market. Frontier is based in Denver and recently rose to the number two spot at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The First Class product is expected to be completed by March 5, 2027.
