topic Re: Barclays Frontier in Credit Cards

Barclays Frontier

Anonymous — Mon, 04 May 2015 13:54:32 GMT

I have a friend who flys frontier a lot. Not too sure about her credit score but she asked me about this card. I know she's an AU on her husbands Chase Freedom but she wanted to start earning points for flights.

I haven't seen any reviews on this card? Anyone have it?

Re: Barclays Frontier

traveler2005 — Tue, 05 May 2015 03:09:11 GMT

I have it

12,000 limit @ 22.9%

40,000 miles after 500 spend in 90 days and 69 fee paid

many flights available, anywhere from 20,000 - 40,000 points round trips.

Pulled transunion around 727 at time and 12% utilization

good little card!

Re: Barclays Frontier

Anonymous — Tue, 05 May 2015 04:14:43 GMT

Thanks, is it worth the AF?

Re: Barclays Frontier

traveler2005 — Tue, 05 May 2015 04:16:41 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Thanks, is it worth the AF?

I think it is, round trip ticket for 69.00, not bad!!!

Re: Barclays Frontier

Anonymous — Tue, 05 May 2015 04:21:19 GMT

She's always saying how cheap it is. What's the catch? Lol.

Re: Barclays Frontier

Anonymous — Tue, 05 May 2015 06:39:01 GMT

The "flights' themselves are cheap, its the additional fees that are the catch.

$10-15 for "upgraded" seating that is normally standard on most airlines. Then there is the baggage fees. $30 for carry on and $20 for checked. Majority of the time when you do the math after all the nickel and diming they are not much cheaper than Southwest or others. The only time I really give Frontier an honest look is when they have fares that are insanely low. Sometimes as low as $19 one-way. Otherwise I usually pay the extra $20 more for better service and less delays that most other airlines provide consistently. IMO

Re: Barclays Frontier

Anonymous — Tue, 05 May 2015 12:38:42 GMT

Seems like an okay card to have. Idk if she'll be approved because she's a stay at home mom..

Re: Barclays Frontier

Anonymous — Fri, 22 May 2015 18:27:29 GMT

Just a FYI...I'm fighting with them over the bonus miles. I opened the card in March when I noticed the spend $500 and get 40,000 miles offer (0% balance transfer was a nice perk too). I'm at the end of my 90 days and have spent over $500, but less than $1000 and they're claiming the promo was to spend $1000. I still have a screen shot of the original offer. I've had Barclay for a while and I have to say I was really happy with them up until right now.

And, yes, I paid the $69 annual fee. So, I'd just say beware.

Re: Barclays Frontier

Anonymous — Fri, 22 May 2015 18:30:32 GMT

I'd get a spirit card before this one.....just sayin'

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Anonymous — Sat, 23 May 2015 10:22:39 GMT

She didn't end up apping..

Re: Barclays Frontier

jsucool76 — Sat, 23 May 2015 14:05:26 GMT

Frontier is kinda crappy. even with the 19$ one way fares, the return flight is sometimes way expensive. I've checked when they had 19$ fares and the rt ticket cost ends up being like $250. I'll stick to AA.

southwest is the best low cost carrier because of the companion pass, hands down.

Re: Barclays Frontier

Anonymous — Sat, 23 May 2015 22:12:25 GMT

She's not really into flying other airlines..she's hard headed but it's her money not mine. I've always flown delta or AA.

They use the freedom for everything and she just told me that they have 600 dollars worth of points. She did not know Chase would cut her a check for them..she said she'll use those for flights.

Re: Barclays Frontier

fishbjc — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:57:06 GMT

No charge if you take a backpack or bag that can fit under the seat. Flew r/t from Clv to Vegas for $54.00

Re: Barclays Frontier

Anonymous — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 22:03:52 GMT

I used to have the no fee version of the card. Sadly, I hardly got a chance to use it. Literally one week after I got it, Frontier made an announcement that they would no longer fly in to/out of the two airports closest to me. I kept the card for about a year before I rolled the CL into my Aviator card.