Frontier Airlines

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

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

By Christine Boynton
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.
Airlines & Lessors

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

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

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
ULCCs are working to overcome significant headwinds with plans for improved liquidity and refined network strategies.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
With their merger agreement ended, JetBlue and Spirit will pursue growth and profits as independent airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
Frontier has unveiled a slew of routes commencing in May, with a focus on connecting smaller airports to larger markets.
Airports & Networks

By Lori Ranson
The Denver-based ULCC believes the early phase of its plan to redeploy capacity from oversaturated markets is producing positive results.
Airlines & Lessors

By Antoine Fafard
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.
AWIN Knowledge Center

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