Frontier Airlines to charge $100 for flying antlers
Bankrupt Frontier Airlines said on Friday it will increase the charge for taking antlers on its planes to $100 from $75.
Colorado-based Frontier is the latest airline to announce new fees in an attempt to counter the cost of record oil prices, which have roughly doubled in the past year.
“During hunting season, people do bring antlers back in cargo” said a spokeswoman for Frontier. “If you look at some of the other airlines, they also have an actual antlers fee, so it does happen,” she added.
Frontier said it also plans to charge a $25 fee for a second checked bag, cancel half-price infant seats and take no more bookings for pets traveling in airplane cabins how to get a free credit report.
The fee for children traveling alone on Frontier flights will increase to $50 from $40.
“Unfortunately, we need to review our fee structure to help offset this incredible increase in fuel,” said Frontier Chief Executive Sean Menke.
LIGHTER SEATS
Frontier is also taking measures to reduce aircraft fuel burn, including new software that optimizes flight tracks based on air traffic and weather conditions, installation of lighter leather seats, and the use of more fuel-efficient aircraft.
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