Frontier Airlines is set to expand its operations with the launch of 14 new routes this May. The ultra-low-cost carrier will reintroduce flights from Boise Airport in Idaho and Spokane International Airport in Washington to Denver International Airport. Josh Flyr, vice president of network and operations design at Frontier Airlines, stated, “Our continued network growth is a win for consumers as we offer more nonstop destinations, both domestically and internationally, at our signature ultra-low fares.”
The airline’s expansion comes amid recent changes to its network, which included the suspension of several services. Reports from December indicated that Frontier might reduce capacity on over 40 routes, affecting major bases such as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Frontier’s new routes will coincide with the increase in travel demand during the summer season. Promotional fares starting at $19 are available for purchase until February 24, 2025. Flights from Denver to Boise and Spokane will commence on May 15 and May 20 respectively, with introductory fares priced at $29.
Additional routes launching in May include connections from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Miami and Philadelphia, Nashville International Airport to Cleveland, Boston Logan International Airport to Cleveland, Rafael Hernández Airport to Miami, and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Nashville.
Frontier’s return to Boise marks another chapter in its history with the airport. The airline previously suspended service between Boise and Denver in 2011 before briefly resuming it in 2017. Flyr commented on the return: “There is strong demand for ultra-low fare travel options in and out of Boise.”
In other developments, Frontier recently proposed acquiring Spirit Airlines by offering stakeholders a $400 million principal amount of second-lien debt and a stake in Frontier’s common equity. Spirit countered with a proposal for $600 million in debt and $1.185 billion in equity. Despite declining Spirit’s offer, Frontier expressed confidence that their combination would have been beneficial but remains focused on delivering value for its shareholders.
