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Is United better than Frontier?

Frontier is the only airline that scored worse than United. However, United does offer its entry-level Silver elites the ability to bring a 70 pound checked bag for free, which is a big plus if you're an overpacker.



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Frontier Airlines More than 21 percent of the airline's flights were delayed or canceled. Conversely, just under 79 percent (78.76) of Frontier's flights were on time.

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Is Frontier better than Spirit? Though Spirit is attractive to more frequent international travelers, has Wi-Fi available and offers more credit card options, there's still a clear winner according to our 2023 airline-industry analysis: Frontier.

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See the full list. Delta Air Lines has once again topped The Points Guy's annual ranking of US carriers. The 2023 list factored in things like reliability, mishandled baggage, and the passenger experience. Frontier Airlines took last place this year, while Southwest Airlines fell three spots after its winter meltdown.

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Frontier Airlines stretch seating comes with an extra five to seven inches of pitch. These seats also recline, unlike the other seats, and they offer bigger tray tables. Frontier typically offers five or six rows of stretch seating on its aircraft, including the exit rows.

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In fact, American outranked United on most metrics in our 2023 Best-Of Awards analysis of major domestic carriers. But United has a few things going for it, including its credit card perks, more legroom in economy plus and the luxurious Polaris class.

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In the competition of Delta versus United, there isn't a clear winner. Delta charges less baggage fees and makes basic economy more tolerable for a frugal traveler. United, on other hand, has a stronger loyalty program, cheaper award prices and a stronger presence when it comes to global connections.

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Personal Items and Frontier. Passengers may board a Frontier flight with one small personal item, such as a purse, tote bag, computer bag, or small backpack. The maximum size for a personal item is 8 x 18 x 14 inches, including handles, straps, and wheels.

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