special/fragile items
| The chart below designates special items accepted as checked or carry-on baggage, subject to specified conditions and payment of charges when applicable. Specific fees in this chart cover excess, oversize, and overweight charges. When a fee is not specified, the item is subject to all baggage charges. Baggage fees for excess, oversize and overweight are cumulative and all may be assessed on one item. Refer to Travel Support/Baggage for baggage requirements including weight and dimensions (linear inches = height + width + length). Carry-on items may not exceed the Baggage Allowance dimensions. |
| Item | Guidelines | Fees | Carry-On/Checked Acceptance | Limited Release Required |
| Alcoholic Beverages, Liquor | May be transported when in sealed retail packaging. Alcoholic beverages may not exceed 70% alcohol by volume. Alcohol and content is subject to customs limitations. Limit: 5 liters per passenger. Beer and wine containing 24% alcohol by volume or less are not regulated, except by international customs, and can be transported without restriction. Carry-on Restrictions: May only be carried on board following TSA liquid restrictions or when purchased on the concourse after clearing the security checkpoint. Connecting passengers who leave the sterile area must place alcohol exceeding TSA liquid restrictions in checked baggage prior to returning through the screening checkpoint. NOTE: Personal Alcoholic Beverages may not be consumed onboard the aircraft. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes |
| Ammunition | A maximum of 11 pounds is accepted in checked baggage per passenger. Ammunition must be packaged in the manufacturer's original container or equivalent. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: No | No |
| Antlers | Antlers or horns must be free of residue; points must be covered and protected. Items which exceed 109 linear inches will not be accepted. | USD 75 | Checked: Yes Carry-on: No | Yes |
| Archery (Bows and Arrows) | One bag which may include bows, arrows, and a maintenance kit. Items must be enclosed in a container of sufficient strength to protect the bow, quiver, and arrows from accidental damage. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: No | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Artwork | Pictures, drawings, statues, models, souvenirs, curios, trophies, and similar articles. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes |
| Baby Items - Essential | Diaper bag, stroller. Refer to Child Restraint systems for information on Car Seat and Restraint devices. Refer to Strollers for more information on child mobility. | Exempt item when traveling with the infant, no fees apply. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Baby Items - Non-Essential | Playpen | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Batteries | Frontier accepts wet and dry cell batteries. Refer to Rule 195 - Conditions and Charges for Special Items, paragraph C. Wheelchairs, in the Contract of Carriage for more information. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. Items transported to power a medical assistive device, including wheelchairs, are exempt from all fees. | - | - |
| Bicycles | Non-motorized touring or racing bicycles with single seats. Bicycles must have the handlebars fixed sideways and the pedals removed and encased in a protective, durable case or box. Pedals do not need to be removed if wrapped in plastic foam or similar material. Items which exceed 99.9 lbs or 109 linear inches will not be accepted. Allow an extra 30 minutes for check-in. EXCEPTION: Children's bicycles not exceeding 62 linear inches or 50 lbs may be checked in place of one free bag for passengers entitled to a free baggage allowance. | USD 50 | Checked: Yes Carry-on: No | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Bike, Ball Pumps | Metal floor pumps and gauges accepted. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | - |
| Blood, Biological Substances, Organs, Tissues | May be accepted through Cargo only depending on origin and destination routing. Passengers may contact Cargo Sales for shipping rates and packaging requirements at 1-800-394-2158. | - | - | - |
| Boogie Boards, Wake Boards | The skeg fin must be encased in protective material. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes |
| Bowling Equipment | Bowling balls & shoes. Bowling equip is subject to excess, oversize, & overweight. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | - |
| Ceramics, Chinaware, Glass | Pots, statues, bowls, dishes, glasses or other containers made of clay hardened by heat; earthenware, crockery, ornaments made of porcelain or baked clay and items made of or containing glass and similar articles. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes |
| Child Restraint Systems | Car seats and Frontier-approved child harnesses (AMSafe Aviation C.A.R.E.S.) with air-travel-approved Department of Transportation (DOT) labels. NOTE: If no label, the item may be checked only. Booster seats may not be used during take-off and landing but may be used during flight. | Exempt item, no fees apply. | Yes, when checked | |
| Compressed Air Cylinders | Cylinders for gas or liquid accepted when regulator valves are completely removed to allow for visual inspection inside the container. Cylinders of oxygen/CO2/NO2 are not allowed. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | No |
| Coolers | Coolers containing food items and dry ice. Dry ice may be used as a refrigerant only. The cooler or package must permit the release of carbon dioxide gas. Styrofoam containers and ice made from water are not accepted. Refer to Dry Ice for more information. NOTE: Frontier is not liable for items transported in the cooler. Refer to Food Items. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes; Cooler only |
| Crematory Remains | Crematory remains (human or animal) may be transported under certain conditions.
| Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | - |
| Disabling devices | Pepper spray, bear spray, mace, or any item containing an irritant or incapacitating substance are accepted in limited quantities. One item 4 oz. or less with a locking cap that prevents accidental discharge. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes; One item 4 oz. or less with a locking cap that prevents accidental discharge. Carry-on: No | - |
| Dry Ice (Carbon Dioxide, solid) | Accepted in limited quantities as follows:
| Fee: Checked: a fee of USD 50 applies Carry-on: a fee of USD 25 applies | Checked: Yes; Maximum 5 lbs of dry ice per passenger Carry-on: Yes; Maximum 5 lbs of dry ice per passenger. | - |
| Electronics, Photographic, Mechanical Items | All video and audio devices including but not limited to: televisions, radios, stereo equipment, video camcorders, DVD players/recorders and accessories; computer equipment (laptop, CPU, monitor, etc.); typewriters, hair dryers, sewing machines, and specialized equipment. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Fencing Equipment | One bag which may include swords, mask, outfit and shoes, cables, screwdriver (or toolkit), electricity tester, gloves, and breast plate, or cup protector. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: No | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Firearms | Handguns, shot guns, BB guns, compressed air guns, paintball guns, etc. Frontier does not accept fully automatic weapons. Refer to Equipment and Firearms for more information. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: No | No |
| Fireworks | Not accepted. | - | - | - |
| Fishing Equipment | One bag which may include rods, reels, landing nets, fishing boots and tackle box. NOTE: Contents in tackle boxes are not accepted as carry-on. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Food Items | Raw or cooked meat, seafood, game, dried goods and beverages. See also Coolers in this chart. May only be carried on board following TSA liquid restrictions or when purchased on the concourse after clearing the security check point. NOTE: Frontier is not liable for damage or spoilage of food items. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | no |
| Golf Equipment | One bag which may include golf clubs and shoes. | Excess and overweight charges apply if applicable. Oversize charges do not apply. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: No | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Hang Gliding Equipment | Accepted on Frontier Airbus flights only. One hang glider per ticketed passenger. NOTE: May not be transported on flights operated by regional affiliates. Items which exceed 99.9lbs or a length of 15 feet (Airbus 319/320) or 11 feet (Airbus 318) will not be accepted. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: No | Yes |
| Hockey Equipment | One item which may include a hockey stick, pads, uniform and equipment. Hockey sticks may be checked separately from the equipment bag, but still count as one item One equipment bag and one hockey stick (or two hockey sticks if bound together) packed seperately = one item | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Refer to www.tsa.gov for permitted and prohibited items list. | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Household Articles | Lamps, lamp shades, furniture, and items of similar nature. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes |
| Human Remains | May be accepted through Cargo only depending on origin and destination routing. Passengers may contact Cargo Sales for shipping rates and packaging requirements at 1-800-394-2158. | - | - | - |
| Kayak & Canoe | Accepted on Frontier Airbus flights only. One kayak or canoe, with paddles. NOTE: May not be transported on flights operated by regional affiliates. Items which exceed 99.9lbs or a length of 15 feet (Airbus 319/320) or 11 feet (Airbus 318) will not be accepted. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked:Yes Carry-on: No | Yes |
| Knee Defenders | Knee Defenders inhibit seats from reclining and are prohibited for use onboard | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: No | No |
| Lighters and Matches | Lighters and matches are accepted in limited quantities per TSA guidelines. Lighters with flammable liquid reservoir containing absorbed liquid fuel (i.e. Zippos) are not accepted. "Strike Anywhere" matches are not accepted. | No fee if packed within checked baggage. | Refer to www.tsa.gov for permitted and prohibited items list. | - |
| Lithium Batteries | Lithium batteries may be accepted under the following conditions: Carry-On: A limit of two loose lithium batteries may be transported in carry-on baggage when stored in zip top plastic bags, original retail packing, or when the terminals are protected with non-conductive tape or when installed within electronic devices. | No fee if packed within checked baggage. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | No |
| Live Animals | Accepted as checked baggage on all flights within the U.S. and to or from some international destinations. Refer to Traveling with Pets for more information. |
| Checked: Yes Carry-on: No | No |
| Medical Devices | Syringes, needles, medication, etc. | Exempt item, no fees apply. | Refer to www.tsa.gov for permitted and prohibited items list | No |
| Musical Instruments & Equipment | Musical instruments, amplifiers, speakers, or similar articles. To carry these items onto the aircraft, refer to Rule 215 - Cabin Seat Baggage for more information. Onboard items accepted on Frontier Airbus flights only. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes |
| Organs or Tissue from a Human or Animal | May be accepted through Cargo only depending on origin and destination. Passengers may contact Frontier Cargo for shipping rates and packaging requirements at 1-800-394-2158. | - | - | - |
| Oxygen Concentrator; Portable (POC) | Approved brands of battery-powered POCs are accepted for onboard use and transport on Frontier flights and those operated by regional affiliates. NOTE: Non-approved portable oxygen concentrators may be accepted for transport but may not be used onboard. Refer to Lithium Batteries for more information. | Exempt item, no fees apply. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Oxygen Generators | Not accepted. | - | - | - |
| Paintball Guns | Refer to Equipment and Firearms for more information. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | - | - |
| Parachutes | Not accepted if parachute has an explosive to deploy the chute. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes, if not properly packaged or protected. |
| Perishables | Flowers, plants, food, medicine, and similar articles are accepted for domestic transport. Refer to Dry Ice (Carbon Dioxide, solid) for more information. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes |
| Pole (Pole Vault) | Accepted on Frontier Airbus flights only. NOTE: May not be transported on flights operated by regional affiliates. Items which exceed 99.9lbs or a length of 15 feet (Airbus 319/320) or 11 feet (Airbus 318) will not be accepted | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: No | Yes |
| SCUBA | One bag which may include fins, mask, knife, snorkel, regulator, safety vest, spear gun, pressure gauge, tank harness, empty scuba tank (with the regulator valve completely removed). NOTE 1: Smaller items such as fins, mask, or snorkel may be packed within the passenger's standard baggage. NOTE 2: Knife and spear gun must be checked | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes |
| Segway Transporters | Cannot accept Segway Transporters with lithium batteries. NOTE: May not be transported on Great Lakes codeshare flights. Items which exceed 99.9 lbs or 109 linear inches will not be accepted. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: No | Yes |
| Self Heating Meals or Drinks | Not accepted. | - | - | - |
| Skateboard | Cannot accept skateboards with hazmat stickers. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | No |
| Ski Equipment - Snow and Water | One item which may include skis, ski poles, and ski boots. One pair of boots (in a boot bag) may be checked separately from the ski bag, but still count as one item. For example:
| Excess and overweight charges apply if applicable. Oversize charges do not apply | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes; Boots only | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Sleep Apnea Continuous Positive Airway Pressure(CPAP) Machines | When the unit contains an oxygen cylinder, the canister must be empty and the regulator valve removed. Electrical power is not available onboard the aircraft. | Exempt item, no fees apply. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Snowboard | One item which may include one snowboard, one set of bindings, and one pair of boots. One pair of boots (in a boot bag) may be checked separately from the snowboard, but still count as one item. For example:
| Excess and overweight charges apply if applicable. Oversize charges do not apply | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes; Boots only | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Sporting/Recreational Equipment | Lacrosse sticks, tennis rackets, oars, paddles, tents, backpacks, javelin, pool cues, bowling equipment, sleeping bags, or knapsacks. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Refer to www.tsa.gov for permitted and prohibited items list. | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Strollers | Child mobility devices. | Exempt item, no fees apply. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes |
| Styrofoam Containers | Not accepted. | - | - | - |
| Surfboards, Wave Skis, Kite Boards | One item includes one surfboard, one wave ski, or one kite board. The skeg fin must be encased in protective material. Items which exceed 99.9 lbs or 109 linear inches will not be accepted. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: No | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Tools | Knives, scissors, wine openers, screw drivers, multi-purpose tools, etc. May only be transported in checked baggage. | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Refer to www.tsa.gov for permitted and prohibited items list. | No |
| Ventilator or Respirator | Ventilators or respirators may be checked or carried onboard. Carry-on: Electrical power is not available onboard the aircraft. Refer to Batteries for more information. | Exempt item, no fees apply. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Windsurfing | Accepted on Frontier Airbus flights only. One bag which may include one windsurfing board, one wooden boom, one mast, and one sail. NOTE: May not be transported on flights operated by regional affiliates. Items which exceed 99.9lbs or a length of 15 feet (Airbus 319/320) or 11 feet (Airbus 318) will not be accepted | Excess, oversize and overweight charges apply if applicable. | Checked: Yes Carry-on: No | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
NOTE: We may not be able to provide bags or boxes for items listed above.
