ROUTESJul 21, 2022Frontier Challenges Southwest on Key RouteFrontier Airlines has announced a new route from Houston's Hobby Airport. The expansion will place it in head-to-head competition with low-fare giant Southwest Airlines.Read More →
NEWSJun 12, 2022Frontier Debuts New Tail Honoring Costa RicaFrontier is launching a new tail to honor its flights to Costa Rica. The tail can still be named, and interested individuals have until June 11 to vote on a name.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 17, 2022JetBlue: The Carrier Without A Merger PartnerJetBlue Airways, during the last few decades, has continued to grow across the United States and beyond. However, this growth comes despite two failed attempts to merge with other low-cost carriers.Read More →
NEWSMay 16, 2022JetBlue Launches Hostile Takeover Bid to Acquire Spirit AirlinesYet another twist occurred this morning when JetBlue launched a hostile takeover bid to win back Spirit from Frontier Airlines. JetBlue is now offering $30 per share, significantly more than its ultra-low-cost rival, and claims a deal offering $33 per share is still a possibility.Read More →
NEWSApr 17, 2022Jackson Hole Airport to Close Temporarily Beginning April 11Wyoming's busiest airport is closing to the public for over two months to accommodate a major runway reconstruction project (among other improvement efforts). There are minimal convenient alternatives to using the airport, so the gateway hopes to move quickly and reopen on June 28, 2022. Read More →
NEWSApr 05, 2022JetBlue Makes Bid To Acquire Spirit AirlinesJust after Frontier announced its plan to purchase Spirit Airlines, JetBlue made an even more generous bid to purchase the ultra-low-cost carrier. This offer has acted as a competitive blow to Frontier Airlines, which was hoping to use consolidation to grow its presence across America.
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STORIESMar 26, 2022The Frontier/Spirit Merger: Bad For Business and Bad For ConsumersWith so many mergers in the airline industry throughout the past few years, many believed that the industry’s period of consolidation was over. However, recently, Frontier and Spirit Airlines announced their plans to merge, creating the fifth largest airline in the United States. While the companies claim the combined carrier would offer better options to travelers across its network, closer examination reveals plenty of red flags around the proposed merger.Read More →
ROUTESMar 10, 2022Frontier Adds Six New Routes From PhiladelphiaFrontier Airlines' growth has not stopped yet. Recently, the ultra-low-cost carrier has announced its plans to launch six new, nonstops routes from Philadelphia to various cities across the United States. Read More →
NEWSFeb 07, 2022Frontier Airlines Encounters Operational Meltdown After Merger AnnouncementFrontier Airlines has been drawing attention recently. On the same day they announced their major merger with rival ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, the Denver-based carrier encountered an operational meltdown that caused delays and cancellations across the nation.
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NEWSFeb 07, 2022Frontier and Spirit Airlines Merge in Deal Valued at Over $6.6BnThis morning, Frontier Airlines announced that they would be merging with Ultra Low-Cost Carrier Spirit Airlines in a merger valued at more than $6.6 billion U.S. Dollars. After this deal, Frontier Airlines will control 51.5% of the merger, with Spirit owning the remaining 48.5%.Read More →
