Frontier Airlines Faces Backlash Over Passenger Removal from Overbooked Flight

By Ivan PetrenkoAug 3, 2024 23:30 PMNews
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Frontier Airlines recently faced criticism after involuntarily removing a passenger from an oversold flight from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). According to a report by 6abc Action News, the budget airline initially claimed the passenger, Erin Woltjen, was a no-show and refused compensation. However, Frontier later apologized for the error and offered reimbursement for her flight.

Woltjen, from Berks County, Pennsylvania, was scheduled to fly between Philadelphia and Atlanta when she was unexpectedly denied boarding. She described the incident to Action News, stating that after scanning her boarding pass, she was informed the plane was overbooked, and she would not be able to board.

After being denied boarding, Woltjen contacted a Frontier representative, who erroneously told her she was a no-show passenger. She disputed this, insisting she was present and had scanned her boarding pass. Woltjen requested 400% cash compensation and reimbursement for the alternative ticket she had to purchase to reach Atlanta.

A Frontier Airlines spokesperson acknowledged the initial no-show status was an error and confirmed that the airline had offered the required compensation. They noted that Woltjen had been offered a seat on a later flight but chose to fly with another airline and seek a refund instead.

This incident highlights a broader issue with Frontier Airlines, which has been named the leading US airline for involuntary flight bumping. According to the US Department of Transportation's Air Travel Consumer Report, Frontier denied boarding to 3.73 passengers per 10,000 in the past year, significantly more than other airlines such as Envoy Air, Spirit Airlines, PSA Airlines, and American Airlines.

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