Frontier Airlines has unveiled a major enhancement for its Elite Status Members: expanded access to free seat upgrades. This marks the first of several innovations coming in 2025 as part of the airline’s The New Frontier initiative.
Starting today, Jan. 15, 2025, eligible Elite Status members can upgrade to both Premium Seating and UpFront Plus, featuring guaranteed open middle seats. Later this year, upgrades to the all-new First Class seating will also become available.
Here’s how it works:
- Platinum Members: Eligible for upgrades starting 12 hours before departure
- Gold Members:Eligible for upgrades starting four hours before departure
Seat upgrades can be selected through the Frontier Airlines mobile app or on flyfrontier.com.
“We have so much in store for 2025 as we write the next chapter of The New Frontier and show that luxury and affordability can fly hand in hand,” said Chief Commercial Officer Bobby Schroeter, Frontier Airlinesm in a press release statement. “Frontier’s most loyal customers will have even more reason to make us their airline of choice this year as they start enjoying free seat upgrades and other enhancements, adding extra comfort and convenience to their travel.”
And There’s More from Frontier Airlines…
Through a limited time offer, consumers can fast-track achievement of Platinum Elite Status by earning 20,000 Elite Status Points by April 30, 2025 (typically, this status requires an accrual of 50,000 Elite Status Points). Doing so will unlock Platinum Elite Status through the end of the year—this means free seat upgrades as well as Frontier’s new free, unlimited companion travel launching mid-year.
The New Frontier
Frontier Airlines’ changes under The New Frontier banner include:
- Clear, Upfront Pricing and Options: Economy, Premium and Business bundle options include benefits like bags, seat assignments and more
- No change or cancellation fees: Zero change or cancellation fees for Economy, Premium and Business customers, offering greater flexibility
- First Class Seating: Coming in late 2025, Frontier will begin offering First Class seating on every flight
- Unlimited Free Companion Travel: Platinum and Diamond Elite members fly with a companion at no extra cost on any Frontier flight, starting in mid-2025
- Redeem Miles for Bundles: Use FRONTIER Miles for baggage, seating upgrades and more beginning mid-2025
For detailed information on these enhancements, visit flyfrontier.com/bignews.
For more information on seat upgrades, visit flyfrontier.com/travel/travel-info/seating-options.