Frontier Airlines Announce Nonstop Flight from Kansas City International Airport to Houston and Las Vegas Flights

Frontier Airlines announced Monday that it will be adding non-stop Houston and Las Vegas flights from Kansas City International Airport (KCI) this fall.

Service to both cities will begin on November 1, 2011. The carrier will also be adding a fifth gate at KCI to accommodate the new flights.

The new service brings the total number of Frontier destinations served non-stop from Kansas City up to 18.

The discount carrier currently employs 355 people in Kansas City, including technicians, flight crew, and customer service representatives.

Source: Kansas City Star

Frontier Airline Announce Cheap Flights in Celebration of Colorado Day

The other day Cheapflights clued you in on discount airline Southwest’s cheap flights in celebration of Colorado Day – the 135th anniversary of Colorado statehood. Now it’s Frontier’s turn. Denver’s hometown airline is selling one-way seats as low as $9.99. Really.

Buy these Frontier Airline tickets no later than 11:59pm Eastern Time Wednesday Aug. 3, and make a 14-day advance purchase. Fly through Dec. 15 – excluding some blackout dates. The lowest fares are for off-peal travel: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays. Taxes and fees are not included.

- Denver flights to Albuquerque (usually $125) are $9.99.
- Kansas City flights to New Orleans (usually $108) are $44.
- Denver flights to Houston (usually $199) are $54.
- Denver flights to Las Vegas (usually $170) are $59.
- Denver flights to Boston (usually $103) are $74.
- Kansas City flights to Los Angeles (usually $137) are $79.
- Denver flights to Orange County (usually $199) are $84.

Frontier Airlines Canceled 65 flights Due to Aircraft Damage

Frontier Airlines canceled 65 flights Friday and Saturday after some of its planes were damaged by golf-ball-sized hail that swept through Denver on Wednesday, the airline said in a statement. Frontier is waiving change fees for travelers booked on flights through Tuesday.

The airline said the damaged planes were on the ground at its hub in Denver International Airport (DEN) when the storm hit. It said that crews were continuing to inspect aircraft and repair any damaged ones, The airline canceled more than 60 flights on Thursday.

“Our best guidance is that if you don’t have to travel from, to, or through Denver today [Friday] or tomorrow, we’d advise that you take advantage of the travel policy,” the statement said.

Canceled flights include:

- Today: Flight 403 from Denver to L.A. at 9:59 a.m. and Flight 608 from L.A. to Denver at 10:50 a.m.

- Saturday: Flight 415 from Denver to L.A. at 1:16 p.m. and Flight 114 at 3:12 p.m. from L.A. to Denver. Check here for a complete list.

To get the fee waiver on changes or to cancel flights through Tuesday, travel must be rebooked by midnight Tuesday and completed by Aug. 5.

US Airlines Raise Fare Prices on Domestic Flight as Increase Demand and Rise Oil Prices

Airlines have been increasing their airfare prices on domestic services in response to increased demand and a rise in the price of oil. Just 2 weeks after raising round-trip tickets $10, American Airlines raised prices another $20.

FareCompare, which monitors airfare pricing, says that US Airways, United Airlines, Continental Airlines and Delta Air Lines have all matched this latest hike. However, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines and AirTran Airways are some carriers that haven’t increased their prices.

This move comes at a time when passengers are still stranded due to the blizzard that hit the US northeast over the Christmas holiday. Many flights have been delayed and thousands have been canceled due to the weather.

American Airlines hasn’t, in the past, increased fares on routes where they compete with Southwest Airlines. However, it seems as though the carrier hasn’t excluded these routes this time, following the rival matching its December 15 increase.

These latest increases come after a string of rises on both domestic and international flights, and if oil prices continue to rise, so will airline ticket prices. FareCompare chief technology officer Graeme Wallace said that the months of January and February are usually the least traveled times of the year for domestic services, and airlines normally try to roll out sales. However, if oil prices continue to rise, airfares will likely follow, he added.

Industry consultancy Boyd Group International president Michael Boyd says that oil prices have risen from $80 per barrel to almost $100. Traffic may be flat at best next year and demand will probably get slightly weaker, he noted, so revenue per passenger will go up. However, the good news is that online capacity may bring prices down if the economy worsens, he added, while the industry is pretty strong to handle a modest downturn.

Frontier Airlines Launches Five-Day Big Sale Cheap Flights for Winter Season

Denver-based regional carrier Frontier Airlines has launched a five-day sale on flights targeted for this winter. One-way fares from Denver start at only $39 with destinations targeting Albuquerque, Salt Lake City, Chicago, L.A. and more.

To purchase these cheap tickets from Frontier, you need to buy them between 9:59 pm MT on January 7 and March 10.

Non-Colorado residents can also take part of they book their flights with a layover in Denver. One could book a flight in Chicago, have a small lay-over in Denver and fly Frontier to their destination. Consumers can save nearly $400.

Frontier’s flights originate from Denver International Airport (DIA). Here’s a listing of some example destinations:

• $99 to Boston, Bozeman, Dayton, Des Moines, Detroit, Louisville, Milwaukee, Newport News, San Francisco, Steamboat Springs.
• $49 to Salt Lake City.
• $59 to Aspen, Austin, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Omaha, Phoenix, Tucson.
• $69 to Long Beach, Los Angeles, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Oklahoma City, Orange County, San Diego, Spokane, Wichita.
• $79 to Chicago, Durango, Indianapolis, New Orleans, Portland, San Antonio, St. Louis.
• $84 to Seattle-Tacoma.
• $89 to Billings, Branson, Houston, Nashville, Sacramento, Santa Barbara.
• $39 to Albuquerque, Colorado Springs.
• $109 to Atlanta.
• $114 to Fort Lauderdale.
• $118 to Cleveland.
• $119 to Columbus, Dallas, Tampa.
• $129 to Mazatlan, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Puerto Vallarta.
• $139 to Newark, Washington.
• $149 to Cozumel, San Jose (Costa Rico).
• $159 to Cancun, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo.
• $169 to Cabo San Lucas.

Frontier Airlines Adds New Nonstop Flight Service Between San Diego and Omaha

Starting January 16, 2011, Frontier Airlines will add nonstop flights between San Diego and Omaha. Scheduled flight service three times a week with Embraer 190 aircraft.

Vice president of planning and strategy of Frontier Airlines said, “With the addition of this service, our guests in Omaha and beyond can now enjoy the superb service and affordable rates Frontier even more prominent tourist destination.”

Aircraft Embraer 190 (E190) that will be used to serve the flights are equipped with Wi-Fi facilities, all-leather seating in the configuration of two-by-two, and four-row seat “STRETCH”, which provides five inches extra legroom.

About Frontier Airlines

The original Frontier Airlines was Denver’s hometown carrier for 40 years before it was purchased in 1986. The airline carried 87 million passengers over the years and was known for great service and an outstanding safety record.

In 1993, executives from the original Frontier Airlines, as well as some newcomers to the industry, gave the old Frontier a fresh start. They were looking to fill gaps in Denver’s mainstream hub-and-spoke system.

We launched on July 5, 1994 with 180 employees and two Boeing 737-200s on routes between Denver and Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks and Minot, N.D.

Today, Frontier Airlines is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings Inc, an airline holding company that owns Chautauqua Airlines, Lynx Aviation, Midwest Airlines, Republic Airlines and Shuttle America.

Frontier is the second-largest carrier at Denver International Airport, employing approximately 5,000 aviation professionals. Frontier has one of the youngest Airbus fleets in North America offering 24 channels of DIRECTV® service in every seatback along with a comfortable all-coach configuration. Frontier offers routes to more than 50 destinations in the U.S., Mexico and Costa Rica. In addition, Frontier and Midwest have a codeshare partnership that allows passengers of both airlines access to 70 destinations in the U.S., Mexico and Costa Rica.

Airline Has Launched Cheap Flight Tickets Sales For Summer Season

Leading discount airlines have launched a new round of airfare sales for summer, but travelers may have to act fast and be flexible on dates to grab the best deals.

Sales from JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines and AirTran Airways end this week.

Frontier is touting fares as low as $98 roundtrip between Denver and West Coast cities including Long Beach, Calif., Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz., and $78 to Albuquerque, N.M. Those prices cover trips through June 9 but don’t include taxes and fees, tickets must be bought at least 14 days before flying, and the cheapest seats are only available for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Read more

Frontier Airlines New Owners Plan To Expand at Kansas City International Airport

Frontier Airlines emerged today from bankruptcy protection, providing a boost to its new owners’ plan to expand at Kansas City International Airport.

Denver-based Frontier is now a subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings Inc., which beat out a bid from Southwest Airlines Co. Republic also bought Midwest Airlines this summer.
Read more

Frontier Raises Baggage Fees, Lowers Fee To Change Tickets

Frontier Airlines said on Friday it was raising baggage fees and reducing a fee to change tickets.

The Denver-based airline said it would begin charging $20 for the first checked bag and $30 for the second, up from $15 and $25. The higher fees are for tickets bought beginning Tuesday and apply to travel beginning Oct. 1.
Read more

Deadline Day For Bids On Frontier Airlines

Monday is the deadline for potential buyers of Frontier Airlines to submit formal bids for the ailing Denver carrier — and for any new suitor to join Republic Airways and Southwest Airlines at the table.

Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc. on June 22 offered $108.8 million for Frontier, which is operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and that offer was accepted both by Frontier and the bankruptcy court. Read more

Next Page »