Select Seating
Mar 19, 2012, 8:08 am
#32
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,638
As you know, we are certainly not reserved here expressing our viewpoints about the shortcomings and strengths of Frontier, as well as offering our unsolicited advice as to how the airline can improve its product.
We appreciate your ear to our sounding board and look forward to your continued contributions.
Mar 19, 2012, 9:22 am
#33
Join Date: Apr 2007
Programs: BAEC Silver, WN CP, Marriott Gold
Posts: 424
Thank you Dan, for clearing up the speculation as well as your presence here representing Frontier. I can confirm that I just booked a flight for myself and my girlfriend last night, and was able to choose SELECT seats at the time of booking for both of us (although it indicated that these would cost $5, we were not charged).
Mar 22, 2012, 12:28 pm
#35
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,638
It appears that Classic is no longer a flat $25 surcharge over Economy; it apparently depends on the route. The fare difference does not appear to be linked to availability, nor distance.
Many routes now have a $30 increase over Economy, some have a $10-$20 difference, and a few still have the $25 additional cost above Economy.
All routes checked are direct flights.
Is this somehow related to the introduction of SELECT seating or just another way to increase revenue?
Many routes now have a $30 increase over Economy, some have a $10-$20 difference, and a few still have the $25 additional cost above Economy.
All routes checked are direct flights.
Is this somehow related to the introduction of SELECT seating or just another way to increase revenue?
Mar 22, 2012, 1:46 pm
#36
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MKE
Programs: Delta Skymiles, Frontier EarlyReturns Summit
Posts: 766
It appears that Classic is no longer a flat $25 surcharge over Economy; it apparently depends on the route. The fare difference does not appear to be linked to availability, nor distance.
Many routes now have a $30 increase over Economy, some have a $10-$20 difference, and a few still have the $25 additional cost above Economy.
All routes checked are direct flights.
Is this somehow related to the introduction of SELECT seating or just another way to increase revenue?
Many routes now have a $30 increase over Economy, some have a $10-$20 difference, and a few still have the $25 additional cost above Economy.
All routes checked are direct flights.
Is this somehow related to the introduction of SELECT seating or just another way to increase revenue?
Mar 22, 2012, 4:47 pm
#38
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 259
Huh. Just looked at ABQ-DEN. $10. For that price, I'll buy Classic just on the chance I might need to check a bag. Before a $25 increase for a 60 minute flight wasn't worth it. I'm afraid people will find it confusing because Classic fares are tied to Select seats and Economy fares tied to standard seats. I think one all encompassing term for fare and seat wound be beneficial.
Mar 23, 2012, 7:53 am
#39
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MKE
Programs: Delta Skymiles, Frontier EarlyReturns Summit
Posts: 766
Hopefully one day you'll be able to buy "upgrades" on the website before your flight. Maybe someone booked on Travelocity, it would be cool if F9 sent them an email with an offer to upgrade to Classic for $20. Or even better, offered a free upgrade in exchange for joining EarlyReturns.
Huh. Just looked at ABQ-DEN. $10. For that price, I'll buy Classic just on the chance I might need to check a bag. Before a $25 increase for a 60 minute flight wasn't worth it. I'm afraid people will find it confusing because Classic fares are tied to Select seats and Economy fares tied to standard seats. I think one all encompassing term for fare and seat wound be beneficial.