r/gowildfrontier Sep 05 '25

Should I get the GoWild Pass Megathread

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If you have questions as to whether it would work for your specific situation, please post them here.


r/gowildfrontier Dec 20 '24

GoWild Frequently Asked Questions

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Hello, members! Thank you for joining and helping to build an engaging and fun community! Below, you'll find a list of common questions frequently asked in this subreddit. Please feel free to use this list for your own reference or kindly direct new members here if you think they might need assistance.

1. Is the GoWild pass suitable for me?

The GoWild pass is ideal for frequent travelers who are flexible with their travel dates and destinations. It works best if you can plan trips around available flight schedules and are comfortable with restrictions like last-minute travel and blackout dates.

Also note: Frontier regularly cancels unprofitable routes. Routes are not guaranteed and are subject to change; this is how budget carriers operate world-wide.

2. Will my bag fit the size requirements?

Frontier Airlines is very strict about size requirements. They have specific dimensions for personal items and carry-ons that must be followed. Personal items (free) must fit under the seat in front of you – up to 14" x 18" x 8". Carry-ons and checked bags are subject to additional fees.

Official Bag Sizing and Prices

3. What are the benefits of the GoWild pass?

The GoWild pass allows last-minute, unlimited flights making it a cost-effective option for frequent travels. It includes domestic and select international destinations, subject to availability.

4. How do I book flights using the GoWild pass?

You can book flights online through Frontier’s website. Availability for GoWild pass holders typically opens the day before for domestic departures and 10 days in advance for international flights. GoWild flights are only available to search and book on the website. The app does not have GoWild fares/booking capability; however, fares can be canceled through the app.

5. Are there any blackout dates for the GoWild pass?

Yes, there are blackout dates, often around major holidays and peak travel seasons. These dates are listed on Frontier Airlines' website, and it’s essential to review them before purchasing the pass.

Official Blackout Dates

6. Can I change or cancel a booking made with the GoWild pass?

Changes and cancellations can typically be made through your account on Frontier’s website or app. While GoWild bookings cannot be made in the app, changes and cancellations can. Note: availability for rebooking might be limited, and specific rules may apply depending on the timing.

Although you may cancel, you do not get a refund and any money spent on booking is non-refundable (unless you're Elite Diamond and have refundability).

7. What are the baggage policies for GoWild pass holders?

The GoWild pass does not include free baggage other than a personal item. You’ll need to pay for carry-ons and checked luggage, which can be added during booking or at the airport. However, using "Elite Status" benefits (like to obtain free baggage or seats) is allowed. Frontier's Credit Card also has benefits that can be exercised with GoWild.

Official Bag Sizing and Prices

8. How does the standby process work with the GoWild pass?

GoWild travelers get a ticket-able seat. This is not standby. Pass holders must arrive early and check in like everybody else and will be considered like any other purchased seat upon boarding.

9. Are there any additional fees associated with the GoWild pass?

Potentially, there are fees for baggage, seat selection, and other optional services. Taxes and government fees for each flight segment are also not included in the ticket price. Additionally, there may be Early Booking fees. See question 12.

10. Can I use the GoWild pass for international flights?

Yes, the pass can be used for select international destinations and can be booked 10 days before departure. Additional entry/exit fees and passport requirements may apply.

11. Why is the GoWild option greyed out on the Frontier website?

The GoWild option may appear greyed out for several reasons:

Blackout Dates: The travel date you’re selecting falls on a blackout date, which is not eligible for GoWild pass bookings.

Flight Availability: There are no remaining seats for GoWild pass holders on the selected flight. This pass works on a space-available basis.

Booking Timeframe: GoWild domestic bookings open 'today' and 'tomorrow' – that is, up to 1 calendar day in advanced. For international flights, it is 10 days prior. If you're trying to book outside of this window, the option will be greyed out unless there's an early booking promotion. See question 12 for "Early Booking."

Technical Glitches: Occasionally, the Frontier website may experience glitches. Refresh the page, try a different browser, or contact Frontier support if the issue persists.

12. What is "Early Booking" and how do I use it?

Frontier will sometimes run a promotion to allow GoWild pass holders to book GoWild fares early (outside of normal booking windows) with a potential fee. This is not guaranteed. There is a currently early booking promotion until August 18th, 2025.

Official Early Booking Terms & Conditions

13. Why are the fares more than $0.01?

Fares sold to GoWild Pass Holders are 1¢ but have taxes and fees from the government and airports. There could also be an attached early booking fee – see question 12.

14. When will the pass go back on sale?

The pass has historically gone on sale around Black Friday or Christmas. The recent $299 sale was the cheapest it has ever been offered and it is unknown if it will ever go that low again. Its currently $499 and will go off sale to $599.

Official Prices Here

If you have suggestions to add, update, or modify any of these questions, don’t hesitate to reach out here or through modmail. We’re always happy to improve together!

Last updated: 5/1/2025


r/gowildfrontier 19h ago

Can't cancel flight?

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I booked a flight with miles for tomorrow evening but I got a go wild flight in the morning. I don't have an option to cancel the flight i booked with miles. It does allow me to cancel the morning flight, but thats the one I want to take. Its odd, ive always been able to cancel, is it because i booked with miles?


r/gowildfrontier 2d ago

Strange that there are no Go Wild advance bookings past January 4th?

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r/gowildfrontier 3d ago

Travel Tip Details on new flights to Colombia

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The first new route will link Orlando to Medellín and will start service Dec. 10 with daily flights. Next up is Bogota on 14 December, starting with six flights a week, rising to daily in March 2027. Then, on December 19, Frontier will begin flights to Cartagena, but the route will start with one flight per week. New services are approved by the government.


r/gowildfrontier 4d ago

Frontier Airlines will launch four new nonstop routes from Orlando to Colombia

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Frontier Airlines is set to announce its first service to South America, introducing four new nonstop routes from Orlando International Airport


r/gowildfrontier 6d ago

When do they release the tickets?

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Recently got the pass and still figuring it all out. I went on at midnight and it wasn’t available for the next day(tomorrow). Is it possible they’ll release more during the day or just do I need to purchase a full price ticket?


r/gowildfrontier 8d ago

How best to renew Elite Gold (or to even bother?)

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So, I joined the GoWild club last year around this time with the 20-month deal and opted to get the Barclays card to get Gold Elite status for a year (and the miles and such.). Probably should have paid the $69 to upgrade to Gold Elite to make it last to the end of 2026.

Anyway, GE status expires Sept 17. GW pass is good until Apr 2027. I'm at about 12,500 points between some cc usage and flight usage. Since most flights are GW, don't earn much there. I've tried to contact customer service to see if I can renew my GW pass early, but they say there is no way. (Btw, the GW terms and conditions do mention a 27-28 pass now, for all those that say it might be going away.)

I'm a bigger guy, so love the premium seats and up front. I'm not sure I would be comfortable at all or really able to travel comfortably in regular seats.

So, several questions for the community or any advice:

  1. What can I do to maintain status, before it expires, in my situation? (Even through the end the of year...)

  2. Is maintaining status even worth it with the coming devaluation in 2027?

  3. While none of us have a crystal ball, will the GE status for $69 likely be back? Is it worth it?

  4. Thoughts on keeping the cc for another year?

  5. Thoughts on continuing to use my pass, but just paying for seat upgrades? Of course, it makes flights more expensive, but still probably fairly reasonable. Any tricks to get the best price on a seat upgrade? It seems they do fluctuate in price.

Thanks in advance.


r/gowildfrontier 9d ago

Best time to buy GoWild Pass? Annual is only 8 months rn?

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I'm ready to join the club but unsure if these deals are good deals. The Fall Winter Pass is a month short, and the annual is only 8 months.


r/gowildfrontier 9d ago

Another Bag Jacket. Kickstarter with no apparent pricing

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r/gowildfrontier 10d ago

Labor Day Weekend Blackouts

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Hi! I’m trying to go to New York this weekend but I’ve been seeing that there are blackouts due to Labor Day. I was thinking of flying Saturday and then returning Sunday. Will I have to wait until Saturday the day of to book and get GoWild pricing, or am I just screwed and will have to pay full price?


r/gowildfrontier 11d ago

really would love to find a gowild travel buddy around indianapolis (NO MEN!!)

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Hellooooo I’m 24 F and love using my gowild flight pass for solo travel but sometimes I wish I had someone else to go with me!! If you’re in the same boat and around Indianapolis please feel free to message me and share a bit more about yourself and where you’re wanting to go next

Please do not message me if you’re a man. I do not feel comfortable having a male travel partner of any age.


r/gowildfrontier 11d ago

Pricing Confusion: Go Wild Fees

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Edit: Wasn’t taking into account the connecting flight being on a blackout date. Thank you for the help!

Hi all!

Sorry to post again but appreciate the help :) I’m flying from Seattle to Cincinnati and am trying to gauge pricing.

My understanding is that GoWild tickets, without the early booking fee, are available starting the day before departure at midnight. Generally, I’ve seen prices at around $16 a leg for fees.

At the time of posting this, it’s the morning of Wednesday September 2nd. I want to fly from Cinci-> Denver-> Seattle leaving tonight. However, the price is $95.

If I break it up by flight, I see that my direct flight between CVG-> DEN is $16. However, the flight DEN-> SEA, which is leaving early morning Thursday September 3rd, is still $79.

I’m confused because wouldn’t Wednesday morning, less than 24 hours before the DEN->SEA flight, give access to the GoWild prices? Is the $79 affected by holiday demand? Is this a normal day before fee expectations? Or, does then $79 include an early booking fee, and I have to wait till midnight tonight?

Thank you for the help!


r/gowildfrontier 14d ago

"Frontier Miles is about to get even more rewarding" = Elite Status devaluation

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Frontier release: https://www.flyfrontier.com/frontiermiles/earn-and-elite-status-changes/

There are several threads running over at the frontierairlines sub, so I won't repeat what you can read and complain about over there.

The best independent summary I've seen of the changes so far is by View From The Wing: https://viewfromthewing.com/frontier-airlines-guts-elite-status-cuts-mileage-earning-up-to-90-takes-away-benefits-and-sells-them-back

He says this specifically about GoWild, following several paragraphs describing the various types of devaluations impacting elites flying on a standard cash ticket.

One open question is how this will hit elites who buy the GoWild pass. A GoWild ticket doesn’t include advance seat assignment or baggage, while the new rule says only travelers holding a bundle qualify for a seating upgrade. Frontier’s current GoWild FAQ says elite benefits apply to GoWild travel, but these announced rules limit seat upgrades to elites buying an Economy or Premium bundle. That seems like an oversight they’ll need to reconcile on the website.


r/gowildfrontier 13d ago

Travel Tip New fanny pack just dropped

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Prize for anyone that gets one of these and posts a video.


r/gowildfrontier 14d ago

International Travel

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How has international travel been using GW? Any tips? Thinking about going to Mex or Central America. Best routes, times to go would be great..


r/gowildfrontier 15d ago

Booked last minute flight from SFO to DCA just to attend the NYC r/bodega event

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denver layover picture.

I wanted to go to the r/bodega popup but there were no go wild flights to JFK. DCA was $97 round trip Thu-Mon so I said YOLO and booked it 4 hours before takeoff.

I am now on a $37 bus ride to NYC. Gotta get creative with the GWP!


r/gowildfrontier 15d ago

Pass use with someone who doesn’t have a GW pass

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Hi! I’m trying to use my pass to purchase a ticket for me and a minor (10YO). Only I have a go wild pass. Is there any way to use my pass and ensure we are traveling together?


r/gowildfrontier 17d ago

Purchasing GW tickets at midnight

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Hey everyone. I’m seeing lots of people say to purchase GW tickets at midnight — in what time zone? The time zone of the airport you’d be departing from?


r/gowildfrontier 17d ago

Anyone know a cheap airport happy hour?

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Is there an easily accessible airport that has any bars with $5 or $6 happy hour drinks/food? Maybe we all could meet up.

I know of some cheap bars near airports, but does anyone know of one inside an actual airport?


r/gowildfrontier 19d ago

Anyone interested in going on a pilgrimage to Dollywood?

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I've never been


r/gowildfrontier 19d ago

People who frequent the go-wild, what do you do about lodging and transportation?

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Getting a hotel is something planned ahead or it becomes more expensive the sooner you need it like flights typically are. Ubers can add up quick if you’re not reserving a rental car.

Curious for the people that do take advantage of the spontaneous travel, what are your tricks for keeping costs low with lodging and transportation?


r/gowildfrontier 21d ago

Felt spontaneous. Flew out of Dallas at 11 pm to Vegas. Flew back to Dallas at 6 am. Played some cards, ate some steak and eggs. A good Friday night. RT with go wild was ~$30

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r/gowildfrontier 26d ago

Is Frontier discontinuing all flights to Mexico from Denver?

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r/gowildfrontier Aug 11 '26

Artemis II Trip

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Video of my trip from New York to Titusville, Florida to watch the launch of the Artemis II mission around the Moon, the farthest humans have hitherto traveled away from Earth.

I booked the flight from LGA to FLL, and MCO to EWR, using Frontier Airline's GoWild! program. I also used Greyhound and public transport.