This Budget US Airline Offers An Incredibly Affordable, Unlimited Annual Travel Pass

A weekend in Paris, followed by snorkeling in Hawaii, for life? Back in the early 1980s, cash-strapped American Airlines launched AAirpass. Offering unlimited first-class flights for life for $250,000 (worth over $858,000 now), the initiative cost the company millions of dollars down the road. While this ticket for life is no longer functional, budget carrier Frontier Airlines has developed its own version of an all-you-can-fly pass that's valid on domestic and international destinations across its network in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. If you're flexible about when and where you can go, and are residing in the United States, Frontier's GoWild! Pass may be something to help you take to the skies — with some conditions.

At the time of writing, Frontier advertises three versions of its GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Pass: a summer pass, valid for travel between May 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025, for $399; a fall and winter pass valid from September 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026, for $299; and a $149 monthly subscription pass that's subject to a $99 enrollment fee. Although it's not openly advertised on its website, Frontier also offers an annual GoWild! Pass — valid for travel from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027 — for $699. 

Even though each pass has its own set of strict terms and conditions, travelers with flexibility — or those looking for a last-minute getaway — can find fares for as little as $0.01. That said, you'll still have to pay fees for all extras, including your seat assignment and luggage. For fans of traveling light, however, one personal item up to 14 inches tall, 18 inches wide, and 8 inches deep is included.

Frontier Airlines currently flies to more than 100 destinations — many of which are considered some of the best cities in America for family vacations — and also has major operational bases in places like Denver, Orlando, Las Vegas, Dallas, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Atlanta, Miami, Cleveland, Chicago, Cincinnati, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. 

According to the terms and conditions, travelers can book domestic flights using their GoWild! Pass the day before departure. Meanwhile, flights outside the United States become available 10 days before. Travelers who like to plan ahead will need to pay extra to book in advance, and shouldn't count on specific flights or routes being available. Moreover, GoWild! flights also won't earn miles, nor will they help you build frequent flyer status.

That being said, Frontier's GoWild! Pass can provide tremendous value for a last-minute business trip, or if you're looking to surprise family and friends spontaneously. For example, a last-minute flight between Houston and Denver departing on September 25, 2025, and returning the next day, would typically cost around $121. In comparison, a last-minute fare purchased with the GoWild! Pass costs $26, excluding any extras. However, although the base fare might be light on your wallet, you'll have to pay in time. In this instance, the quickest journey between Houston and Denver includes a stop in Ontario, California, and takes over eight hours. Other options were over a full day. Similarly, a flight on the similar dates between Atlanta and San Juan, Puerto Rico, would require an overnight stay. Ultimately, though, if you travel solo, light, and last-minute frequently between Frontier destinations, the pass may still be a no-brainer.

Along with Frontier determining the destination, it also determines when you'll be able to use the pass with a long list of blackout dates. Specifically, GoWild! Passes are not valid for flights around major holidays — including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Fourth of July — as well as three-day weekends, and peak travel times around spring break.  Similarly, although Frontier recently announced it will resume and begin new routes to international destinations — including to the Turks and Caicos, Latin America, and the Bahamas — for the winter, there is no guarantee of seat availability for GoWild! passholders. 

With all of these conditions, you'll have to read the fine print carefully to decide whether or not this pass offers the best value for your needs. However, if you're looking for a guaranteed way to save money on your Frontier flights, you might want to consider signing up for the Discount Den subscription program. Unlike the GoWild! Pass, which can only be used by the passholder, Discount Den club members can share their membership with up to eight other travelers on the same itinerary. Beyond that, they can also snag free tickets on select flights for children under 15 through the Kids Fly Free Program. 

At the end of the day, for frequent Frontier flyers, both the GoWild! pass and the Discount Den membership — paired with the airline's credit card, which grants you access to two free checked bags — may make sense. Just keep in mind that, whether you sign up for either the Discount Den program or the GoWild! Pass, be aware that Frontier will continue to bill your card, like many subscription services, until you directly cancel your subscription. And if you're new to flying on Frontier, check out this helpful breakdown of the pros and cons of flying with "America's greenest airline."