Low fares done right, America's greenest airline.
Founded
1994
Headquarters
Denver, United States
Frontier Airlines is an American ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1994, the airline operates scheduled passenger service to over 100 destinations across the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America.
The carrier is known for its animal-themed tail livery, featuring a rotating cast of North American wildlife on the tails of its aircraft. Frontier has positioned itself as one of the most fuel-efficient airlines in the United States, frequently promoting its environmental credentials.
Frontier is majority-owned by Indigo Partners, a private equity firm specializing in ultra-low-cost aviation. The airline attempted a merger with Spirit Airlines in 2022, but the deal ultimately collapsed after Spirit shareholders rejected the offer.
Hubs & network
Frontier Airlines operates its primary hub at Denver International Airport (DEN), with additional focus cities including Orlando, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Atlanta.
Fleet
Frontier Airlines operates an all-Airbus narrowbody fleet consisting exclusively of Airbus A320 family aircraft, including A320ceo, A320neo, A321ceo, and A321neo variants.
Notable facts
- ›Frontier markets itself as 'America's Greenest Airline' based on fuel efficiency per passenger metrics.
- ›Each aircraft tail features a unique North American animal, giving the fleet a distinctive and recognizable identity.
- ›The airline is majority-owned by Indigo Partners, which also has stakes in other ULCCs globally.
- ›Frontier attempted and failed to merge with Spirit Airlines in 2022 after a bidding war with JetBlue.
- ›The current Frontier Airlines is a relaunch of the original Frontier Airlines brand, which ceased operations in 2008.
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