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Frontier Airlines has opted to forgo the use of jetbridges at its primary base, Denver International Airport. This decision aligns with the airline's strategy to maintain a low-cost business model by utilizing ground loading, which enhances operational efficiency and reduces costs.
Barry Biffle, CEO of Frontier Airlines, explained the rationale behind this approach: “A jet bridge… it's just the kiss of death when you're trying to turn an airplane really, really fast. If you have front and rear boarding, you literally double the speed that people get on and off the planes and so this is a huge cost savings opportunity.”
The airline has moved its operations to a new facility at Denver Airport's Concourse A. This facility includes 14 ground-level gates, some repurposed from regional airlines. The move is part of a 10-year agreement with Denver International Airport aimed at reducing boarding times and enhancing gate productivity.
