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March 17, 2024 11:47 pm ET -
Frontier Introduces UpFront Plus Seating
Denver-based ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Frontier Airlines is introducing a new seating option for flights. UPFront Plus becomes Frontier's fourth seating option, joining Premium, Preferred, and Standard. The new seating options provide passengers with a guaranteed empty middle seat in the…
January 24, 2024 5:32 pm ET -
Frontier Slows Pilot Hiring Pipeline
Ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Frontier is slowing down hiring from its pilot pipeline programs, according to a report by Aero Crew News. The report states that the pipeline programs exceeded demand expectations and are subsequently at capacity. Citing a January 19…
January 23, 2024 4:49 pm ET -
Frontier Expands Connectivity From 38 Airports
Frontier — a major ultra-low-cost carrier in the U.S. — announced the significant launch of new and resuming routes from a variety of airports and cities in its network, many of which feature flights from its crew and operating bases. The…
January 17, 2024 1:41 pm ET -
Frontier to Open Puerto Rico Crew Base
Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has continually expanded crew bases across its network over the past quarters. Most recently, the Denver-based carrier has announced its easternmost base in the network, San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU). The new crew base will be…
December 20, 2023 5:20 pm ET -
The Low-Cost Carriers’ Pilot Attrition Problem
In the latest iteration of the pilot shortage saga, some U.S. low-cost carriers (LCCs) are facing additional headwinds. Most notable among them is Southwest, which – according to the company’s COO Andrew Watterson — is seeing an increase in pilots…