For passengers looking for a little extra space the next time they fly, Frontier Airlines will let customers select a “more room” option, beginning at $39, to ensure that the middle seat is reserved without a passenger.
The regional airline carrier made the announcement on Monday afternoon is that other airlines like Delta and EasyJet had already started to block off the middle seat, where possible, to allow for social distancing.
Face coverings will also be mandatory at the gate and boarding areas as well as on the plane, effective Friday, May 8, according to the airlines.
In a company statement Monday, Frontier Air's CEO Barry Biffle said, “While we believe the best measure to keep everyone healthy is to require face coverings, for those who want an empty seat next to them for extra peace of mind or simply additional comfort, we are now offering “More Room."
The airline also introduced another rule, mandating that passengers fill in a health acknowledgement form certifying neither they nor family members have suffered from COVID-19 symptoms in the prior 14 days to the flight. The airline will not allow anyone who has a fever to travel.
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