# Frontier Airlines

> Frontier Airlines is a Denver-based airline selling low base fares with optional bags, seats, bundles and flexibility products. Its Airbus fleet, dense cabins and focus on operating costs support a business aimed at price-conscious travelers across the United States and nearby international markets.

- **Founded:** 1994
- **Headquarters:** Denver, United States
- **Founders:** Frederick W. “Rick” Brown (Co-founder), Janice Brown (Co-founder), Bob Schulman (Co-founder)
- **Products:** Scheduled passenger flights, Basic fare and optional services, Economy, Premium and Business bundles, UpFront Plus, GoWild Pass
- **Notable:** Began passenger operations on July 5, 1994., Parent shares began Nasdaq trading as ULCC on April 1, 2021., Carried approximately 33.2 million passengers in 2025.

## Products & services

- **Scheduled passenger flights** — Low-fare flights across the United States and nearby international markets, sold through the website, app and distribution partners.
- **Basic fare and optional services** — Personal item included; travelers can purchase baggage, seating and other services separately, subject to fare and benefit terms.
- **Economy, Premium and Business bundles** — Packages combine selected seating, baggage and flexibility benefits; introduced under The New Frontier in May 2024. Check current inclusions before buying.
- **UpFront Plus** — Extra space near the front of the aircraft with a guaranteed empty middle seat.
- **GoWild Pass** — Flight-pass product with limited booking windows, availability restrictions, blackout dates, a $0.01 per-segment fare and additional taxes, fees and optional services.
- **Discount Den** — Paid fare club with member pricing and qualifying Kids Fly Free offers. Annual membership is $59.99; the current FAQ lists a $50 enrollment fee for new or returning members.
- **Frontier Miles** — Loyalty program with redemption miles, elite status and benefits tied to qualifying activity and current program terms.
- **Cancel for Any Reason powered by HTS** — Optional paid product allowing cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, with refundability based on the option selected.
- **First Class seating** — Cabin reconfiguration product in rollout; the October 2026 FAQ describes implementation in progress. Availability depends on aircraft.
- **Starlink onboard Wi-Fi** — Announced service with the first equipped aircraft planned for early 2027; a future offering as of the research date.

## Achievements

- Began passenger operations on July 5, 1994.
- Parent shares began Nasdaq trading as ULCC on April 1, 2021.
- Carried approximately 33.2 million passengers in 2025.
- Reported its highest quarterly revenue to date in Q2 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — James G. “Jimmy” Dempsey became permanent president and CEO effective January 7 after serving as interim CEO.
- **2026-07** — Announced Starlink onboard Wi-Fi, with first equipped aircraft planned for early 2027.
- **2026-07** — Q2 revenue was $1.279 billion, up 38%; GAAP net loss was $90 million and adjusted net loss was $22 million. The fleet numbered 165 aircraft at June 30.
- **2026-08** — Reduced the Elite Diamond qualification threshold to 75,000 points and announced revised earning rates and 2027 benefits.
- **2026-09** — Announced Orlando routes to Medellín, Bogotá and Cartagena for December 2026, subject to government approval.
- **2026-09** — Launched optional Cancel for Any Reason powered by HTS.
- **2026-10** — Local reporting described 19 Denver routes ending during 2026; Frontier confirmed its Cedar Rapids pause began in September without a committed restart date.

## Links

- Website: https://www.flyfrontier.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frontier-airlines/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/FlyFrontier
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmvnSoERKhYBDemzliynZ_w
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyfrontier/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlyFrontier
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyfrontier

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Last updated: 2026-10-22