Just when we thought travel couldn’t get any more expensive, we got this news from Frontier Airlines!

Why does everyone love Frontier Airlines? Well, it’s because its the country’s largest budget airline. That being said, even they’re not safe for massive price jumps during this time. News just dropped about a massive spike in fares, and we’re here to give you the update.

According to KTLA 5, Frontier Airlines just revealed in its third quarter that its fares jumped 71%! The spike has skyrocketed because of soaring jet fuel costs. “The carrier’s fare revenue averaged almost $68 per passenger in that quarter, compared with about $40 a year earlier. Then you tack on fees for baggage and seating and other services, and suddenly total revenue per passenger was up 30% to $138.”

With the holiday season just around the corner, we’re sure travel plans are starting to be booked and finalized. However, with these flight prices, even for a lower-budget airline like Frontier, we’re sure it’s been more difficult to plan than in previous years. Especially considering that prices increase around Thanksgiving and Christmas anyway.

All that being said, there is a way for you to save on family trips if you’re flying Frontier, because the airline is letting kids fly free on select flights! It’s the Kids Fly Free promotion where Frontier allows one child under 15 years to fly free for every adult fare purchased. That means your tweens and young teens would count, since kids are considered 14 and younger for the offer.

The offer is valid for travel on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, through the end of Frontier’s scheduled service. That being said, there are some blackout dates, including:

• October 13th, 2026
• November 24th–25th, 2026
• December 22nd–23rd, 2026
• December 29th–30th, 2026
• February 16th, 2027
• March 30th–31th, 2027

So Thanksgiving and the holiday weeks are out, which makes sense. Midweek travel in the fall, early December, and much of the spring is all available.

If you’re looking to book, the process is pretty simple:

1. Search for flights on flyfrontier.com. The offer isn’t available through third-party booking sites or the app.
2. Include the kids in your search. If you don’t, you won’t see the offer.
3. Look for the Kids Fly Free logo under the Discount Den price on qualifying flights.
4. Complete your booking. The discount won’t appear until you reach the payment step.

There are a LOT more details that you need to know about, which we lay out all here!

The agents at Small World Vacations know how to save money on your Disney Vacation! When you book your trip with Small World Vacations, their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings. They also compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation.

We’re always on top of travel news and updates, so we can keep you in the loop to help with your plans. For more, make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog!

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