Frontier Airlines

By Antoine Fafard
Four of the five featured U.S. LCCs posted net profits for the second quarter (Q2) of 2024; only Spirit Airlines posted a net loss for the period.
Airlines & Lessors

By William Moore
Carbon Analysis revisits the U.S. “Second Four,” looking at annual figures for Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Daniel Williams
This week’s Flight Friday looks at how the largest four U.S. low-cost carriers (LCCs) are faring compared to 2019.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Frontier Airlines dropped the Airbus A321XLR from its fleet plan because the aircraft’s performance fell short of the carrier’s expectations.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Recognizing a growing passenger preference for a higher-end experience, Spirit Airlines is breaking from its traditional bare-bones model.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
The low-cost model remains promising in Latin America, but U.S. budget carriers continue to struggle.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Network Staff
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.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
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.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
The FAA Reauthorization Act includes approval for five new daily roundtrips from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport beyond the 1,250-mi. perimeter.
Airports & Networks

By William Moore
The results vary widely, as some airlines appear to stagnate while others make advancements.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
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
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Federal agencies are scrutinizing whether lucrative credit card programs are fair to consumers and smaller carriers.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

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.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson, Christine Boynton, Helen Massy-Beresford, Adrian Schofield, Jens Flottau
Airlines have enjoyed strong demand for the past two years. But with more capacity entering the market, yields are coming under pressure.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Those changes include a shift to an out-and-back network, and a diversification of revenues.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
JetBlue Airways is seeking to defend its position as Puerto Rico’s largest carrier by capacity.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Frontier Airlines has permission to use the name “Frontera” in its operations, effective immediately.
Airlines & Lessors

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

By Christine Boynton
U.S. airline reactions to newly finalized federal rules governing their disclosure of fees and timing of refunds are mixed.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

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

By Karen Walker, Aaron Karp, Lori Ranson
Listen in as Aviation Week Network editors discuss the changing fortunes of airlines as passengers focus on premium services and brand.
Window Seat Podcast

By Aaron Karp
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.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Adrian Schofield, Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
Digital advances help airlines capitalize on seat choices, onboard sales and more.
Airlines & Lessors