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Frontier Airlines Offers Upfront Plus Seating With a Guaranteed Middle Seat

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Frontier Airlines is offering Upfront Plus seating as a new incentive. This upgraded seating option provides passengers extra space and comfort in the first two rows of the aircraft.

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