baggage chart
The chart below designates special items accepted as checked or carry-on baggage, subject to specified conditions and payment of charges when applicable. Refer to Travel Support/Baggage for baggage requirements including weight and dimensions (linear inches = height + width + length). Carry-on items may not exceed the Free Baggage Allowance (FBA) dimensions.
| Item | Allowance Requirements | Cost | Maximum Size/Weight Requirement | 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. May only be carried on board following TSA liquid restrictions or when purchased after 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. | Free - packed within or in place of one FBA | 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. | Free - packed within or in place of one FBA | Checked: Yes Carry-on: No | No |
| Antlers | Antlers or horns must be free of residue; points must be covered and protected. | USD 75.00 | Checked: Yes; May not exceed 109 linear inches 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. | Free - in place of one FBA | 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. | Free - in place of one FBA | 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. | Free | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Baby Items - Non-Essential | Playpen | Free | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Batteries | Frontier accepts wet and dry cell batteries. Refer to Wheelchairs under Transport Requirements in this rule for more information. Lithium batteries are not accepted | - | - | - |
| 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. Allow an extra 30 minutes for check-in. | USD 50.00 EXCEPTION: Children's bicycles not exceeding 62 linear inches or 50 lbs may be checked in place of one FBA. | Checked: Yes; May not exceed 109 linear inches Carry-on: No | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Bike, Ball Pumps | Metal floor pumps and gauges accepted. | Free - packed within or in place of one FBA | 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 | One bag; the skeg fin must be encased in protective material | Free - in place of one FBA | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | 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. | Free - packed within or in place of one FBA | 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. | Free | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | 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. | Free - packed within or in place of one FBA | 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. | Free - packed within or in place of one FBA | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes |
| Crematory Remains | Refer to Human Remains under Transport Requirements for more information. | - | - | - |
| Disabling devices | Pepper spray, bear spray, mace, or any item containing an irritant or incapacitating substance are accepted in limited quantities. | Free - packed within or in place of one FBA | 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. | Free - packed within or in place of one FBA | Checked: Yes; Maximum 5 lbs of dry ice per passenger Carry-on: Yes; Maximum 4.4 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. | Free - packed within or in place of one FBA | 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. | Free - packed within or in place of one FBA | 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. | Free - packed within or in place of one FBA | 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. | Free - in place of one FBA | 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 after the security check point. | Free - packed within or in place of one FBA | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Golf Equipment | One bag which may include golf clubs and shoes. | Free - in place of one FBA | 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. | Excess, overweight and oversize charges apply | Checked: Yes; Maximum 100 lbs. and 109 linear inches Carry-on: No. | Yes |
| Household Articles | Lamps, lamp shades, furniture, and items of similar nature. | Free - in place of one FBA | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes |
| Human Remains | Refer to Human Remains under Transport Requirements for more information. | - | - | - |
| 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. | Excess, overweight and oversize charges apply | Checked:Yes; May not exceed a length of 15 feet (Airbus 319) or 11 feet (Airbus 318). Carry-on: No | Yes |
| Knee Defenders | Knee Defenders inhibit seats from reclining and are prohibited for use onboard | Free - in place of one FBA | 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. | Free | Refer to www.tsa.gov for permitted and prohibited items list. | - |
| Live Animals | Accepted in cabin on Frontier flights and those operated by regional affiliates within the U.S. and to or from some international destinations. Accepted as checked baggage on all flights within the U.S. and to or from some international destinations. Not accepted on flights operated by Lynx Aviation. Refer to Traveling with Pets for more information. | USD 100.00 | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes; Kennel may not exceed 24 inches in length x 15.5 inches in width x 9.5 inches in height | No |
| Medical Devices | Syringes, needles, medication, etc. | Free | Refer to www.tsa.gov for permitted and prohibited items list | No |
| Musical Instruments & Equipment | Musical instruments, amplifiers, speakers, or similar articles. Refer to Rule 215 - Cabin Seat Baggage for more information. | Free - packed within or in place of one FBA | 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. | Free | Checked: Yes; May not check lithium batteries 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. | - | - | - |
| Parachutes | Not accepted if parachute has an explosive to deploy the chute. | Free - in place of one FBA | 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. | Free - in place of one FBA | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes |
| Pole (Pole Vault) | Accepted on Frontier Airbus flights only. | Free - in place of one FBA | Checked: Yes; May not exceed a length of 15 feet (Airbus 319) or 11 feet (Airbus 318). 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: Knife and spear gun must be checked | Free - packed within or in place of one FBA | 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. | USD 50.00 | Checked: Yes; Maximum 100 lbs. and 109 linear inches Carry-on: No | Yes |
| Self Heating Meals or Drinks | Not accepted. | - | - | - |
| Skateboard | Cannot accept skateboards with hazmat stickers. | Free - packed within or in place of one FBA | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | NO |
| Ski Equipment - Snow and Water | One bag which may include skis, ski poles, and ski boots. One pair of boots and items in ski bag may be checked separately and count as one item. | Free - in place of one FBA One bag + ski bag + boots = Free Two bags + ski bag + boots = USD 50.00 (excess baggage) | 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. | Free | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Snowboard | One bag which may include one snowboard, bindings, and boots. Board and boots may be packed separately and count as one item. | Free - in place of one FBA | Checked: Yes Carry-on: Yes; Boots only | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Sporting/Recreational Equipment | Hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks, tennis rackets, oars, paddles, tents, backpacks, javelin, pool cues, bowling equipment, sleeping bags, or knapsacks. | Free - packed within or in place of one FBA | Refer to www.tsa.gov for permitted and prohibited items list. | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Strollers | Child mobility devices. | Free | 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. | USD 50.00 | Checked: Yes; 100 lbs. and 109 inches in length Carry-on: No | Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case |
| Tools | Knives, scissors, wine openers, screw drivers, multi-purpose tools, etc. | Free - packed within one FBA | 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. | Free | 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. | Excess, overweight and oversize charges apply | Checked: Yes; Maximum 100lbs, may not exceed a length of 15 feet (Airbus 319) or 11 feet (Airbus 318). 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.
