American ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has opened reservations for its new First Class seating and announced further cabin enhancements, including more extra-legroom seats, USB-C charging ports, and high-speed internet connectivity powered by Starlink. With these changes, the airline aims to expand its premium offerings while maintaining its business model based on affordable airfares.

The new cabin configuration will provide additional legroom throughout the first eight rows of the aircraft. The first two rows will be dedicated to First Class passengers, featuring seats arranged in a 2-2 configuration, eliminating middle seats and providing more personal space. Seat pitch will reach up to 37 inches, approximately 94 centimetres. Passengers will be able to purchase the First bundle, which includes a First Class seat, two checked bags, one carry-on bag, and priority boarding.

Rows three through eight will feature extra-legroom seats with up to 34 inches of pitch, approximately 86 centimetres. Some of these seats will be available through the UpFront Plus product, which guarantees an empty adjacent middle seat. The Premium bundle will include the selected seat, a carry-on bag, and priority boarding.

Reservations for both seating options are already open, with the new seats available on flights beginning March 5, 2027. Introductory promotional fares for the Premium bundle start at $90 one-way, while the First bundle starts at $129. Promotional pricing applies to new bookings made by November 16, 2026, for selected nonstop domestic flights between March 5 and April 5, 2027, subject to availability and certain restrictions.

Installation of the new seats has already begun, with the cabin reconfiguration scheduled for completion by March 5, 2027. During the same year, Frontier will gradually introduce USB-C charging ports at every seat in the first eight rows, while Starlink will provide high-speed internet connectivity during flights. The rollout of these technologies will take place progressively, aircraft by aircraft, throughout 2027.

According to Bobby Schroeter, Chief Marketing Officer at Frontier Airlines, the announced improvements are expected to significantly change the passenger experience. He emphasised that the combination of more comfortable seats, additional legroom, device charging capabilities, and high-speed internet connectivity will provide passengers with greater flexibility and comfort without abandoning the affordable fares for which Frontier is known.

The introduction of First Class represents a significant step for Frontier Airlines, which has traditionally positioned itself as an ultra-low-cost carrier. By expanding its offering to passengers willing to pay extra for comfort and additional onboard benefits, the airline aims to attract a broader customer base and strengthen its competitiveness in the US market, where the distinctions between traditional and low-cost carriers are becoming increasingly blurred.