Frontier Airlines introducing ‘first class-style’ seats
CNNEditor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. CNN — Frontier Airlines is the latest no-frills carrier getting into the premium seating game — with what it’s referring to as “first class-style” seats. Spirit rolled out premium “Go Big” bundles over the summer allowing passengers to pay extra for tickets that include items such as snacks, drinks, free bags and priority check-in along with its wider seats. Southwest Airlines announced in July that it would eventually do away with its longstanding open seating policy — allowing it to charge a premium for certain seats with extra legroom. “We’ve listened to customers, and they want more — more premium options, like first class-style seating, attainable seat upgrades, more free travel for their companions, and the ability to use miles on more than just airfare,” said CEO Barry Biffle, in a statement.
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