Airline

Frontier Airlines

United States ยท IATA: F9

Strollers: Carry-on if under 61x41x25 cm Car seats: Approved for onboard use Sleep devices: No data

Policies verified March 2026

Frontier Airlines is a budget carrier that surprises with a few genuinely family-friendly policies. The airline guarantees adjacent seating for children under 14, runs periodic Kids Fly Free promotions on select routes, and the Flyaway Kids Bed is permitted at crew discretion. No entertainment or bassinets, but for a low-cost carrier the family seating guarantee alone makes Frontier a standout among budget carriers.

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Frontier Airlines Baby Gear Policies

Can I bring a stroller on Frontier Airlines?

Conditions
Carry-on if under 61x41x25 cm
Gate check: Free

Frontier allows compact collapsible strollers in the cabin if they fit overhead bin dimensions. Gate check is free for one stroller per child and it is returned at the aircraft door. A solid policy for a budget carrier, though damage liability is limited per the contract of carriage.

Can I use a car seat on Frontier Airlines?

Approved
Approved for onboard use
Forward and rear-facing. FAA only certified.

Frontier accepts FAA-approved car seats onboard in both forward and rear-facing positions. You must purchase a separate seat for your child. The policy is straightforward with no unusual restrictions. Check the table below to see which car seats fit Frontier aircraft seats.

Does Frontier Airlines allow toddler airplane beds?

Unknown
No data

Frontier does not have an official policy on inflatable sleep devices, but the Flyaway Kids Bed manufacturer lists Frontier under crew discretion. That means you can bring it, but acceptance depends on your flight crew. It must be stowed during taxi, takeoff, and landing. Still better odds than carriers with no published policies at all.

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Does Frontier Airlines have bassinets?

No

No bassinets available on any aircraft. Frontier operates A320 and A321 single-aisle planes.

What meals does Frontier Airlines offer for children?

No

No complimentary food. All snacks and drinks available for purchase only. Bring your own baby food.

Does Frontier Airlines offer family preboarding?

Limited

Preboarding available for families with children under 2 years old.

How much checked baggage do infants get on Frontier Airlines?

2 items free

One stroller and one car seat per child checked free.

How much does a lap infant cost on Frontier Airlines?

Free

Domestic lap infants fly free. Kids Fly Free promotions available on select routes for Discount Den members.

Does Frontier Airlines provide complimentary strollers?

No

Frontier Airlines does not offer complimentary strollers at the airport.

Other family amenities on Frontier Airlines

In-flight entertainment No
No seatback entertainment on any aircraft. Trading cards, activity pages, and flight certificates available onboard.
Changing tables Some aircraft
Changing tables available in at least one lavatory on most aircraft.
Baby kit No
No baby amenity kits or supplies provided.
Family check-in No
Family seating Guaranteed
Frontier automatically seats at least one parent with children under 14 at no extra charge. Seats assigned before check-in window opens.

Frontier is the best budget carrier for families, and it is not close. The guaranteed family seating for children under 14, Flyaway Kids Bed at crew discretion, and Kids Fly Free promotions make it genuinely family-friendly. No entertainment or meals, but the policies that matter most to parents are better than Spirit or Allegiant.