I flew Frontier Airlines from Atlanta to Newark for $112 round-trip. It wasn't a deal - it was a compromise.

"My sister, who primarily flies Delta, took a Frontier flight to Jamaica earlier this year. It was her first time flying with the airline, and she said the seats were small and uncomfortable; however, it was one of the smoothest flights she's been on in a while. I also asked my editorial director about her Frontier experience, and she didn't have anything overwhelmingly negative to add."

"With those two insights, I booked a $112 round-trip ticket from Atlanta to Newark Liberty International Airport. I wouldn't choose Frontier over my go-to airline again, but now that I've experienced it for myself, it's an OK last resort when all else fails, and money is tight. My sitting area was very tight. The seats didn't recline, and I didn't have any wiggle room, but it wasn't horrible for a short two-hour flight."

The traveler flew Frontier between Atlanta and Newark on a $112 round-trip and found the experience affordable and better than expected. WalletHub ranked Frontier as the second-safest airline of 2025, despite widespread perceptions of poor comfort. Friends reported similar mixed experiences: smooth flights but small, uncomfortable seats. The cabin seating was tight, seats did not recline, and legroom was minimal, making the two-hour flight cramped but tolerable. Frontier's carry policy classifies large backpacks as carry-ons, causing anxiety about personal items. The traveler would not prefer Frontier over usual airlines but considers it an acceptable budget option for short trips.

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