Frontier Airlines

Recent personnel developments in the commercial aviation industry include changes at a trio of U.S. LCCs, an Icelandic LCC, and a major turboprop manufacturer.

Frontier flight attendants are requesting intervention from the NMB, for impact bargaining around the carrier’s move to a largely out-and-back flying model.

The results vary widely, as some airlines appear to stagnate while others make advancements.

Pre-pandemic, roughly 30% of Frontier passengers were buying only the base fare with no add-ons, a percentage that jumped to about half as ancillary prices grew

Federal agencies are scrutinizing whether lucrative credit card programs are fair to consumers and smaller carriers.

For the major U.S. low-cost carriers, the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 had ever-increasing revenues but nearly all of them saw net losses.

Those changes include a shift to an out-and-back network, and a diversification of revenues.

JetBlue Airways is seeking to defend its position as Puerto Rico’s largest carrier by capacity.

Frontier Airlines has permission to use the name “Frontera” in its operations, effective immediately.

Exceeding both its own and analyst expectations for the first quarter of 2024, Frontier Airlines sees its cost advantage widening.

U.S. airline reactions to newly finalized federal rules governing their disclosure of fees and timing of refunds are mixed.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

This week’s Carbon Analysis looks at some alternative U.S. airlines, namely, Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Spirit Airlines.

U.S ULCC Frontier Airlines has unveiled a string of new routes to be launched in June and July, with 12 U.S. airports to be touched by the services.

Digital advances help airlines capitalize on seat choices, onboard sales and more.

Frontier CEO Barry Biffle is betting on the ULCC model to win—pushing back against a notion that a cost convergence could sound a death knell for the category.

Frontier Airlines flight attendants are voicing concerns about the Denver-based ULCC's shift to a more out-and-back flying model.

Following the fund’s dissolution, Frontier will make certain corporate governance changes, as it will no longer be a “controlled company.”

ULCCs are working to overcome significant headwinds with plans for improved liquidity and refined network strategies.

With their merger agreement ended, JetBlue and Spirit will pursue growth and profits as independent airlines.

Frontier has unveiled a slew of routes commencing in May, with a focus on connecting smaller airports to larger markets.

The Denver-based ULCC believes the early phase of its plan to redeploy capacity from oversaturated markets is producing positive results.

While the U.S. Big 4 carriers have all been showing signs of recovery, the picture hasn’t been quite the same for U.S. LCCs.

Frontier Airlines will start service to 12 new destinations from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in May, including Chicago, Detroit and Indianapolis.

Frontier Airlines plans to focus its network growth in higher-fare markets and reduce capacity in others, as it seeks a return to profitability.