Frontier Airlines

Airline Code: F9

About Frontier:
Frontier Airlines was founded in 1994 by a group that included executives of a previous incarnation of Frontier Airlines. Scheduled flights began in 1994 utilizing Boeing 737 aircraft. Like the original, Frontier flies out of Denver and competes with United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. In the late 1990s, Frontier began purchasing Airbus aircraft and offering DirecTV in-flight television on its new aircraft. Frontier Airlines was the launch customer of the Airbus A318 in 2003. In mid-April 2005, Frontier officially became an all-Airbus fleet, retiring its last 737.

As part of its plan to stay competitive the company underwent a reorganization early in 2006. On April 3, 2006 Frontier created Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. (FRNT), a holding company incorporated in Delaware to take advantage of favorable tax laws in that state. The corporate headquarters did not leave Colorado.

In November 2006, Frontier Airlines partnered with AirTran Airways, allowing frequent fliers to earn airline miles in its EarlyReturns frequent flyer program, or AirTran's A+ frequent flyer program. In addition, the airlines refer customers to each other when appropriate.

On January 24, 2007, Frontier was designated as a major carrier by the United States Department of Transportation.

On April 10, 2008 Frontier Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. While in bankruptcy Frontier will continue to operate.

After months of losses, Frontier Airlines reported that they made their first profit during the month of November 2008. Frontier Airlines reported $2.9 Million in net income during the month of November.

Frontier Major Hubs:
Denver International Airport

Aircraft Type:
Airbus A318-111, A320-214
Bombardier Dash 8 Q400

Fleet Size: 50

No. of Destinations: 58

Airline was founded in: 1994