Christmas & New Year
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5 restricted days⚡ 4 Pro Passholder Strategies to Beat Blackout Dates
Don't let holiday blackout dates ruin your travel plans. Here is how seasoned GoWild passholders navigate peak travel periods:
Fly on the non-blackout shoulder days. For example, instead of flying the Sunday after Thanksgiving (blackout), fly early Monday morning or late Saturday night when $15 seats open back up.
Discount Den has ZERO blackout dates. Keep a Discount Den membership active to book discounted cash tickets for peak holidays months in advance, saving GoWild passes for flexible travel.
If a non-stop route from A to B is blacked out or sold out, fly from A to a secondary hub (like CVG or CLE) on a non-blackout day, then complete the journey on the next morning's GoWild flight.
High-demand hubs like Orlando (MCO) often book out faster. Check nearby airports like Tampa (TPA) or Fort Myers (RSW), which often have available GoWild inventory on adjacent travel days.
Frequently Asked Questions — GoWild Blackout Dates
What happens if I try to book a Frontier GoWild flight on a blackout date?
On official blackout dates, standard $0.01 GoWild! Pass redemptions ($15.11 after mandatory taxes and fees) are completely blocked. Frontier may display 'GoWild Early' or 'Peak Surcharge' availability with fees ranging from $150 to $250+ per seat, or show standard cash fares only.
Can I use Frontier Discount Den to fly on GoWild blackout dates?
Yes! Frontier Discount Den is an annual fare membership and has ZERO blackout dates. Even on peak holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Memorial Day, Discount Den members can book exclusive discounted cash fares months in advance.
How can I travel during GoWild blackout periods without paying peak surcharges?
Smart passholders use three proven strategies: 1) Depart the evening before the blackout begins (e.g. Wednesday night before Thanksgiving); 2) Fly into a nearby secondary airport that is not subject to heavy regional peak demand; or 3) Book Discount Den tickets in advance for the blackout leg and use GoWild passes for the non-blackout return leg.
Are international GoWild flights subject to blackout dates?
Yes, official Frontier GoWild! blackout dates apply to both domestic and international destinations. However, international routes have a 10-day advance booking window, allowing passholders to lock in flights immediately before or after holiday blackout clusters.