LAX Gates
Jan 18, 2025 | 5:30 pm
#1
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Join Date: May 2005
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LAX Gates
I'm giving Frontier a try as the intra-Calif fares on Southwest have become ridiculous. Frontier seem to be relatively on time and I have flown RyanAir, so totally ok with all the fee rules.
I know the checkin at LAX is at T1 but the gates are at TBIT. Assuming I just have a personal item can I just go through security at TBIT and that will be faster?
Has TSA Pre been working ok on Frontier?
Anything else I should be aware of flying them?
I know the checkin at LAX is at T1 but the gates are at TBIT. Assuming I just have a personal item can I just go through security at TBIT and that will be faster?
Has TSA Pre been working ok on Frontier?
Anything else I should be aware of flying them?
Jan 19, 2025 | 1:31 pm
#2
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: DEN
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, Sonesta Elite, IHG Gold, Frontier Platinum
Posts: 281
Yes you can clear at TBIT, just be aware that it is still a hike because Frontier uses the end gates (209) at the midfield concourse. If you don't want to do that hike, there is a bus that is right by Security in T1 that goes to the midfield concourse.
Jan 19, 2025 | 7:56 pm
#3
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 657
TSA pre works fine on F9. Compared to WN which boards 30 min prior to departure, F9 boards earlier so be at the gate 45 minutes before departure. Frontier works great when everything works. When their is a problem, that is when you have issues. Frontier doesnt do flight credits if you need to cancel your flight and has been prone to cancelations more than SWA. Also, if you are not paying for carryon, you can go on Amazon and buy a bag with the exact dimensions that F9 allows for a personal item for $15.
Jan 19, 2025 | 9:31 pm
#4
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Join Date: May 2005
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Thanks! Those TBIT outer gates are a haul!
Really a pity that F9 do not have the frequency that is needed to really compete intraCalif.
The price war at the moment will probably chase them out anyway.
Really a pity that F9 do not have the frequency that is needed to really compete intraCalif.
The price war at the moment will probably chase them out anyway.
Jan 22, 2025 | 8:18 pm
#5
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: San Francisco, California
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The first time I ever flew Frontier was out of LAX, and not knowing better, the Uber dropped me off at the Frontier check-in even though I didn't have any luggage.
I had well over an hour before my flight and thought I would be sitting around bored.
I barely made it; they were boarding just as I ran up. It was surely the longest walk I've ever done at any airport.
I had well over an hour before my flight and thought I would be sitting around bored.
I barely made it; they were boarding just as I ran up. It was surely the longest walk I've ever done at any airport.
Jan 23, 2025 | 2:22 pm
#6
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: DEN
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, Sonesta Elite, IHG Gold, Frontier Platinum
Posts: 281
The first time I ever flew Frontier was out of LAX, and not knowing better, the Uber dropped me off at the Frontier check-in even though I didn't have any luggage.
I had well over an hour before my flight and thought I would be sitting around bored.
I barely made it; they were boarding just as I ran up. It was surely the longest walk I've ever done at any airport.
I had well over an hour before my flight and thought I would be sitting around bored.
I barely made it; they were boarding just as I ran up. It was surely the longest walk I've ever done at any airport.
May 29, 2025 | 11:51 am
#7
Join Date: Mar 2022
Posts: 37
Once the automated shuttle starts operating, your best bet is to be dropped off at the car rental center, take the automated shuttle to TBIT, and then walk. It's a long walk, but I think it's best as long as you already have your boarding pass and don't need to check any bags.