New STRETCH pricing
Dec 13, 2010 | 11:30 am
#1
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Location: MKE
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New STRETCH pricing
I don't know when this change occurred, but I just came across it today.
http://www.frontierairlines.com/fron...o?campaignid=0
http://www.frontierairlines.com/fron...o?campaignid=0
Dec 13, 2010 | 12:56 pm
#3
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,653
That particular page has been out there for at least a couple of weeks. I haven't seen anything else to support that, so I'm not sure if it is:
--is a typo
--represents something they were going to do but have tabled
--represents something over the horizon.
Other places still show $25 per segment, which is what I believe is currently in effect. So...not sure what this page means at this point.
--is a typo
--represents something they were going to do but have tabled
--represents something over the horizon.
Other places still show $25 per segment, which is what I believe is currently in effect. So...not sure what this page means at this point.
Dec 13, 2010 | 1:01 pm
#4
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,638
I don't know when this change occurred, but I just came across it today.
http://www.frontierairlines.com/fron...o?campaignid=0
http://www.frontierairlines.com/fron...o?campaignid=0
Upgrade from economy fare is $25, from Classic $15, and no charge for STRETCH on a Classic Plus fare.
Update: Just found this page, which is brand new; it has different info.
http://www.frontierairlines.com/fron...s/datalex.html
Dec 13, 2010 | 1:39 pm
#5
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: DAY
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The upgrade to STRETCH is based on the class of fare booked.
Upgrade from economy fare is $25, from Classic $15, and no charge for STRETCH on a Classic Plus fare.
Update: Just found this page, which is brand new; it has different info.
http://www.frontierairlines.com/fron...s/datalex.html
Upgrade from economy fare is $25, from Classic $15, and no charge for STRETCH on a Classic Plus fare.
Update: Just found this page, which is brand new; it has different info.
http://www.frontierairlines.com/fron...s/datalex.html
Dec 13, 2010 | 3:45 pm
#6
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How long before STRETCH upgrades are increased? I recall Greg Aretakis mentioning on a conference call, they were going to be "tinkering" with STRETCH pricing.
Dec 13, 2010 | 5:32 pm
#7
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MKE
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It doesn't look like they are increasing across the board, it says "from $5 / segment" which I'm guessing would mean short flights would be $5 / segment and longer flights would probably be more. Sounds like they want to increase the uptake by making it cheaper on some flights.
Dec 20, 2010 | 7:09 am
#8
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Alexandria, VA
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De-lurking to say when I just checked in for a DCA-DEN flight tomorrow, the online check-in offered to upgrade me to stretch for $40...and my ticket was a Classic. I guess that means an Economy upgrade would be $50? I was going to do it for $15, 20, but not for $40.
Dec 20, 2010 | 2:13 pm
#9
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On the A319 the stretch seating is nice, but I have also experienced the regular seating and there isn't too much difference. At least for me there is room between my knees and the seat in front of me (I'm 6'2") for the regular seats. So if stretch is priced above 25 bucks, then I probably won't buy it because I am just as comfortable without it. Just my two cents.
Dec 20, 2010 | 4:19 pm
#10
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Alexandria, VA
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On the A319 the stretch seating is nice, but I have also experienced the regular seating and there isn't too much difference. At least for me there is room between my knees and the seat in front of me (I'm 6'2") for the regular seats. So if stretch is priced above 25 bucks, then I probably won't buy it because I am just as comfortable without it. Just my two cents.
Dec 20, 2010 | 4:37 pm
#11
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Personally, I prefer STRETCH on the E190. I've flown it in the 2X1 and 2X2 configurations. The 2X2 was just as comfortable as not having anyone next to you.
Dec 20, 2010 | 5:06 pm
#12
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Dec 20, 2010 | 7:19 pm
#13
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Yup. Economy upgrade to Stretch is now $50 per segment. From the looks of all the available STRETCH seating it looks like there aren't many suckers, er, I mean customers.
Last edited by essxjay; Dec 20, 2010 at 11:02 pm Reason: OMNI/PR commentary
Dec 22, 2010 | 8:24 am
#14
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MKE
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I just checked in for my flight home and they asked $25 to upgrade for Classic fare AUS-MKE via MCI. I decided against it this time but wanted to provide another data point for anyone keeping track. Obviously they are playing with how to make more money from STRETCH but if less people take it at the higher price point the expected response would be to lower the price or offer more perks to those that upgrade.