To alleviate any pre-flight headaches, I attempted to download the Frontier Airlines mobile application but was unsuccessful due to my mobile device not being compatible with the application. However, I did have success visiting flyfrontier.com where I was able to check-in for my flight early and snapshot my boarding pass in the process. Both provided me with leeway prior to my arrival at Philadelphia International Airport - PHL. As someone who had just a carry-on bag with me, it allowed me to check-in ahead of time and head straight to TSA rather than to see a Frontier Airlines agent.
As for my airport experience, TSA was expectedly crowded, but the line moved at an acceptable pace. The only things I removed were my shoes, belt, hoodie, necklace, laptop computer out of my backpack, and my obsidian bracelet placing each item inside of the pocket of my hoodie or in the bin itself. There were no issues whatsoever when going through the body scanning machine because I had removed everything I forementioned. However, lucky for me, I was subjected to being screened due to my container of 6AM Marathon pre-workout formula inside of one of my bags which I was sort of skeptical about. It was either that, or my two tubes of hair oil which I had buried inside of my backpack. Thankfully, it was just the formula because I just did not have the desire to see my belongings being searched that I packed so thoroughly inside of my backpack. Eek! Scattered panties, socks, running shorts and t-shirts oh my! So, if you are going through TSA with a workout formula, keep in mind that your bag may be pulled aside and searched.
The Frontier Airlines boarding gate was easy to locate within terminal E; a decent appearance yet with flaws such as seats that were torn, and a carpet that was stained and torn as well. As for charging outlets, there were none located in the gate I flew out of, but I was able to charge my phone at a different gate that had outlets underneath the seats. Some advice, look for the outlets underneath the seats with the blue light lit up. Yes, those are your workable outlets which we are all looking for to charge or keep our devices charged. Now, the boarding process with Frontier felt unorganized because everyone kind of just flocked towards the check-in area to board. It felt like there were no boarding groups whatsoever! Here I was feeling on cloud 9 boarding in zone 1, but boarding with Frontier, it did not feel like such. It was like everyone flying with Frontier was part of zone 1 because many passengers flooded the area resulting in a cluster, but we all got onboard with no issues thankfully!
While onboard the flight, I relaxed since the flight was short from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Chicago, Illinois. There was a delay that pushed the departure time back from Philadelphia, but nothing worrisome. I felt the need to wear a mask most of the flight because there was a gentleman across from me coughing and not covering his mouth. That alone gave me icky vibes, but I was thankful to not be in the seat in front of him because I would have been in his circle of germs.
As for the airplane interior, the seat was spacious enough to where I could adjust myself while seated, but with it being an aisle seat rest assured my arm was bumped a few times as passengers headed from the restroom back to their seat. There was an acceptable amount of foot space to where my military-style backpack could fit underneath the seat in front of me. I must say that the interior of the plane made me feel like it was an older model because of what features it had and what it did not have. The trays were small and there were no USB and charging outlets within the seat. So, I just did not use my phone while on onboard because the last thing I wanted was to have a dead cell phone prior to arriving at my destination.
In closing, I am open to choosing Frontier Airlines again after this experience, but if I had other options I likely would not, even if one of those options were Spirit Airlines. Safe travels, and blessings to all that read this review.
Flight confirmations: NA | Airline boarding gate: 3 1/2 | Onboard flight: 4 | Airplane interior: 3 1/2
~ Be Kind. ALWAYS. ~
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