Frontier Friends Fly Free Rules
Frontier Airlines' "Kids Fly Free" and "Friends Fly Free" promotions each require an annual $59.99 Frontier Discount Den membership (here's the math behind why I bought one). While there are similarities in the two offers, there are differences. The kid-specific offer that allows you to fly a child aged 14 years and younger for free with each paid adult on Frontier is valid on set dates published months in advance (often Tuesdays and Wednesdays), but is consistently available for booking.
However, since "Friends Fly Free" is just a periodic feature for Discount Den members, you have to book when the deal is available. To book a friend to fly free with you on an eligible Frontier flight, use the code FRIENDS on Frontier's site.
You can view the full list of terms here. The current list of eligible routes and dates is here. Be aware that round-trip travel is required with the FRIENDS promo code.
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How to Book Frontier Friends Fly Free Flights
- Go to FlyFrontier.com.
- Book flights during an eligible sale on an eligible nonstop domestic route.
- Use the code FRIENDS on the flight search screen as shown above.
- Have a $59.99 annual Frontier Discount Den Membership (or purchase one during the booking process).
- The discount will be reflected on the final checkout screen as shown below as a Discount Den savings.
- Add-on fees, such as seat assignments or bag fees, will be charged per person at a non-discounted rate.
Bottom Line
Frontier Airlines is an ultra low-cost carrier that charges extra for everything (other than bringing a friend), but actually has one of the best frequent flyer programs in the US for families. Its program allows family pooling of miles for elites and cardholders, has a credit card that you can use to spend your way to elite status, offers cheap fares starting at $15–$30 each way and has a growing route network with more than 100 destinations.
This won't be the perfect airline or promotion for everyone (be sure and purchase your tickets using a credit card that has good built-in travel protections), but if you just want to fly for as little cash as possible, Frontier can be worth a look -- especially with the Friends Fly Free offer.
If this is your first time to consider Frontier Airlines, here’s everything you need to know.
