Originally Posted by
expert7700
the contract of carriage has been updated to essentially say it must fit without force and if it fails on first attempt , the fee is charged.
Fronter is a fee based airline. penny base fares, all you can fly passes, etc are all built on the fact that their average passenger pays $80 in incremental revenue for seats, bags, paid drinks onboard, etc9
Just took a look and you're right. Seems very arbitrary:
3) The size and weight of an item may be measured using manual or automated methods. If a bag sizer is
used, items must fit completely into the applicable portion, including any wheels and handles, and
without the passenger using undue force, as determined at Frontier’s sole direction. If an item exceeds
allowed dimensions, the item may be gate checked or considered to be a carry-on item, in each case to
which the applicable fee will apply. Any fees owed may be unilaterally charged by Frontier using the card
or other method of payment that is on file with Frontier.