The airline that built its name on bare-bones fares is putting a curtain, figuratively, at the front of the plane. Frontier Airlines opened reservations Nov. 10 for its first-ever First Class, with flights starting March 5, 2027, and introductory fares from $129 one-way.
It is real this time. Frontier first promised the cabin in December 2024 for late 2025, then pushed it back more than once. Seat installation has now begun, and the airline says it expects to finish by March 5, according to Frontier’s announcement.
What you get
First Class takes the first two rows of the plane in a two-by-two layout, so there are no middle seats, with up to 37 inches of seat pitch. That is the space between your seat and the one in front of you, and it is noticeably more than Frontier’s standard seats.
The $129 “First” bundle includes the First Class seat, two checked bags, a carry-on and priority boarding through Frontier’s Board First. Frontier elite members will be eligible for complimentary upgrades.
Behind First Class, rows three through eight become Premium extra-legroom seats with up to 34 inches of pitch. Frontier also says in-seat power and Starlink Wi-Fi are coming in 2027.
What you don’t get
Don’t expect a warm cookie. Frontier’s First Class does not include food, drinks or recline, as One Mile at a Time reported from the airline’s own product page. Early renderings showed armrest buttons that suggested a reclining seat. That feature didn’t make the final product.
So think of it as a bigger, roomier seat with your bags included, not a legacy-airline first-class experience. For a two-hour domestic flight, that trade may be exactly right. For a cross-country trip, the missing recline will matter.
Why budget airlines want a front cabin
Frontier isn’t alone. JetBlue launches its new domestic first class, BlueFirst, on select flights Dec. 8, with introductory fares from $249 one-way. Allegiant plans its own first class for spring 2027, promising five inches of adjustable recline.
The reason is simple. Travelers are paying for comfort, and budget carriers have watched that money go to Delta, United and American. Frontier is betting that a roomier seat with bags included, at a price well below a legacy carrier’s, will win some of it back.
Who it’s for
If you are a traveler who has avoided budget airlines because of cramped seats and surprise bag fees, this bundle answers both complaints in one price. Book it for shorter trips where recline and a meal don’t matter. Pack your own snacks. And check the fare against a legacy carrier’s main cabin before you buy, because with two checked bags included, the math may favor Frontier.
