" This is a massive expansion of our operations on transcontinental and international routes. This is part of our objective to conquer routes with few flights or that are simply too expensive." . These were the words of 23 January Josh Flyr, Vice President Network and Operations at Frontier Airlinesduring the presentation of the company's expansion programme.
From April to June 2024, Frontier Airlines will launch new non-stop routes from various airports throughout the United States and internationally. This is one way of breaking up the monopolies of certain airlines on hub-to-hub routes. And therefore to influence prices.
Frontier Airlines, which offers an ultra-low-cost service, believes that more destinations and more frequencies will mean more affordable fares. And therefore more passengers. In fact, Frontier Airlines is offering fares from 19 $ one-way and upgrades to Premium extra-legroom Stretch seats from 19 $ per passenger per flight segment.
Competition from major US hubs
Frontier will be competing with the three US mega-companies. Compared to American Airlines, Frontier will launch from Charlotte to Baltimore/Washington, Buffalo, Chicago O'Hare, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston Bush and New York La Guardia. From Dallas-Fort WorthAmerican Airlines' largest hub, Frontier will offer flights to Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare, Detroit, Fort Myers, Grand Rapids and Houston, IndianapolisLos Angeles, Minneapolis, Nashville, Omaha, Portland, Puerto Vallerta and Salt Lake City.
From Los AngelesUnited's hub, Frontier will launch on DallasDenver, Las Vegas, Phoenix and San Francisco. From Denver, another United hub, Frontier will fly to Chicago O'Hare, Los Angeles and New York La Guardia.
A Minneapolis Saint PaulDelta Airlines' stronghold, the ultra-low-cost carrier will compete on routes to Atlanta, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas and Philadelphia.
Connections from Boston, Las VegasMiami, Milwaukee and Raleigh/Durham are also being targeted by Frontier.. This competition should have a positive impact on ticket prices and satisfy all travellers, including business travellers.
