Uncover the 2024 Budget Travel Secret: Is Frontier Airlines Worth It?
THE budget travel option of 2024 has been revealed, but buyer beware — you’ll get what you paid for. Despite the relief of shelling out less money, passengers may find themselves paying in other ways.
The Cheapest Airline in the US of 2024
Frontier Airlines is now the cheapest airline in the United States. The finding came as part of a study on different airlines based in the US. Frontier beat Spirit and Hawaiian Airlines, both known for their low prices. However, passengers may find other expenses in terms of comfort on the flight.
WHAT’S THE CATCH?
Another study revealed to Thrillest broke down where other airlines have a leg up on Frontier. Two popular budget airlines had the same downside when it comes to passenger comfort. Both Frontier and Spirit were counted as having the least amount of legroom for US airlines. The budget travel options offered just a measly 28-inch space for legroom, compared to larger airlines like United that offer slightly more space at 30 inches in their economy cabins.
FLY HIGH ON A BUDGET
Those looking to save some cash while booking a vacation don’t have to fret. Other airlines with cheap deals offer even more legroom than Frontier. JetBlue took first place according to the same study, with 32.3 inches of legroom on average. Southwest Airlines, another budget travel option, offers 31.8 inches of legroom. Alaska and Delta airlines both offer 31 inches in their economy cabins. United and American airlines have a little over 30 inches of legroom.
SAFE TRAVELS
The lack of legroom isn’t the only thing irking Frontier customers. Their Instagram page is inundated with comments about delayed flights and squashed travel plans. “We’ve had two gate changes and two boarding and deboarding of two planes so far,” the passenger wrote. “We’re still sitting in the Philly airport on our 14th wedding anniversary. You get what you pay for. It’s cheap and you don’t reach your destination.”