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This article is about the company founded in 1994. For the earlier (1950 to 1986) company, see Frontier Airlines (1950-1986). Frontier Airlines was formed by a merger of Arizona Airways, Challenger Airlines, and Monarch Airlines on June 1 1950, with headquarters
For the similarly named Alaskan local airline, see Frontier Flying Service. Frontier Flying Service (dba Frontier Alaska is an American Airline based in Fairbanks Alaska, USA.
Frontier Airlines
IATA
F9		 ICAO
FFT		 Callsign
FRONTIER FLIGHT
Founded 1994
Hubs
Frequent flyer program EarlyReturns
Fleet size 62
Destinations 61
Parent company Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc.
Company slogan "A Whole Different Animal"
Headquarters Denver, Colorado, USA
Key people Sean Menke
(President and CEO)
D. This is a list of Airline codes. The table lists the IATA airline designators the ICAO airline designators and the airline call signs (telephony designator This is a list of Airline codes. The table lists the IATA airline designators the ICAO airline designators and the airline call signs (telephony designator This is a list of Airline codes. The table lists the IATA airline designators the ICAO airline designators and the airline call signs (telephony designator An airline hub is an Airport that an airline uses as a transfer point to get passengers to their intended destination Denver International Airport, often called DIA, is by land size at, the largest international Airport in the United States, and the second largest A frequent flyer program (FFP is a Loyalty program offered by many Airlines. Frontier Airlines Inc is a low-cost Airline based at Denver International Airport in Denver Colorado, USA. A parent company is a Company that owns enough voting stock in another firm to control management and operations by influencing or electing its Board of directors Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc ( is a United States based Airline Holding company. The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States The State of Colorado ( or chiefly by nonresidents) is a state located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States of America. President is a Title leaders of Organizations companies, Trade unions universities, and countries. A chief executive officer ( CEO) or chief executive is typically the highest-ranking corporate officer ( executive) or administrator Dale Browning (Chairman)
Website: www.frontierairlines.com

Frontier Airlines, Inc. is a low-cost airline based at Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado, USA. An airline provides air transport services for Passengers or Freight, generally with a recognized operating certificate or license Denver International Airport, often called DIA, is by land size at, the largest international Airport in the United States, and the second largest The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The carrier operates flights throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page [1] Frontier is a major low-cost airline with two thirds of its US destinations west of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River is the second longest River in the United States, with a length of from its source in Lake Itasca in Minnesota to The carrier maintains its sole hub at Denver International Airport, and provides regional service to the surrounding Rocky Mountain States through a code-share agreement with Great Lakes Airlines. An airline hub is an Airport that an airline uses as a transfer point to get passengers to their intended destination Denver International Airport, often called DIA, is by land size at, the largest international Airport in the United States, and the second largest The Mountain States (also known as the Mountain West) form one of the nine geographic divisions of the United States that are officially recognized by the Great Lakes Airlines, formerly Great Lakes Aviation, is an American Airline based in Cheyenne Wyoming, USA.

In March 2007, Republic Airlines slowly began replacing Horizon Air as the operator of their feeder service, Frontier Airlines operated by Republic Airlines; Frontier JetExpress, which was operated by Horizon Air, ceased operations on November 30, 2007. Republic Airline Inc, operates as Republic Airlines is a Regional airline Subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings that operates service as Horizon Air is a Regional airline based in SeaTac, Washington, United States. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. In April 2008, Frontier and Republic terminated their agreement and Republic indicated it would withdraw its aircraft from Frontier service by June. [2]

On April 10, 2008, Frontier announced that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to its credit card processor, First Data, attempting to withhold significant proceeds from ticket sales. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Chapter 11 is a chapter of the United States Bankruptcy Code, which permits reorganization under the Bankruptcy laws of the United States First Data Corporation is a Payment processing company based in Greenwood Village Colorado. First Data suddenly decided that it would withhold 100% of the carrier's proceeds from ticket sales beginning May 1. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. [3] According to Frontier's press release, "This change in practice would have represented a material change to our cash forecasts and business plan. Unchecked, it would have put severe restraints on Frontier's liquidity. . . " Its operation continues uninterrupted, though, as Chapter 11 bankruptcy protects the corporation's assets and allows restructuring to ensure long-term viability. A corporation is a separate legal entity usually used to conduct business

Contents

History

Frontier Airlines was founded in 1994 by a group that included executives of a previous incarnation of Frontier Airlines. Frontier Airlines was formed by a merger of Arizona Airways, Challenger Airlines, and Monarch Airlines on June 1 1950, with headquarters [4] Scheduled flights began in 1994 utilizing Boeing 737 aircraft. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Like the original, Frontier flies out of Denver and competes with United Airlines and its subsidiary Ted, each of which use Denver as a hub. United Air Lines Inc, trading as United Airlines ( is a major airline of the United States. Ted is one of two Airline divisional brands of United Airlines. In the late 1990s, Frontier began purchasing Airbus aircraft and offering DirecTV in-flight television on its new aircraft. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 Airbus SAS (ˈɛərbʌs in English, Airbus2ogg|/ɛʁbys/]] in French, and /ˈɛːɐbʊs/ in German) is an aircraft manufacturing DirecTV (trademarked as "DIREC' TV' " is a Direct broadcast satellite (DBS service based in El Segundo California, USA, that was founded Frontier Airlines was the launch customer[5] of the Airbus A318 in 2003. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout In mid-April 2005, Frontier officially became an all-Airbus fleet, retiring its last 737.

"Stan" the Ram (N942FR) Airbus A319
"Stan" the Ram (N942FR) Airbus A319

As part of its plan to stay competitive the company underwent a reorganization early in 2006. On April 3, 2006 Frontier created Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. (FRNT), a holding company incorporated in Delaware to take advantage of favorable tax laws in that state. Delaware ( is a state located on the Atlantic Coast in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The corporate headquarters did not leave Colorado. [6]

In November 2006, Frontier Airlines partnered with AirTran Airways, allowing frequent fliers to earn airline miles in its EarlyReturns frequent flyer program, or AirTran's A+ frequent flyer program. AirTran Airways is a low-cost Airline that is a Delaware corporation with headquarters in Orlando, Florida, USA and In addition, the airlines refer customers to each other when appropriate.

On January 24, 2007, Frontier was designated as a major carrier by the United States Department of Transportation. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Major carrier or more semantically correct major airline carrier is a designation given by the United States Department of Transportation to U The United States Department of Transportation ( DOT) is a federal Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with Transportation [7]

On April 10, 2008 Frontier Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common

Maintenance awards

Frontier has been awarded the FAA Diamond award for nine years straight, from 1999 through 2008. The Diamond award recognizes carriers whose mechanics and maintenance staff complete additional training and certifications beyond that required for normal FAA certification. In order to receive this award, a minimum of 25 percent of an airline's mechanics and maintenance staff must complete this additional training. Frontier is the only airline to have consecutively received this award for the last seven years, as well as the only airline to ever receive this award with 100% participation from its maintenance staff. Frontier's staff has maintained 100% participation for the last seven consecutive years during which it has earned this award. [8]

Route structure

Unlike some low-cost carriers, Frontier operates a hub and spoke route system, with more than 90% of flights originating or arriving at its Denver hub. The hub-and-spoke distribution paradigm (or model or network) is a system of connections arranged like a chariot wheel in which all traffic moves along While the hub system can move people efficiently, it is also dependent on critical coordination at a single point. Hub-and-spoke systems like Frontier's, however, can simplify passenger connections. Long-distance itineraries between Frontier cities generally require no more than one connection (usually in Denver), whereas a linear carrier may require multiple connections to span a long distance. Hub-and-spoke systems can also simplify maintenance, as all aircraft transit a hub frequently.

The vast majority of Frontier flights operate through its hub in Denver. Frontier's Denver operations utilize the majority of gates on Concourse A; the airline operates out of 24 of Concourse A's 37 gates. Frontier did attempt to establish a focus city at Los Angeles International Airport during 2004, but retreated under heavy competition and the sudden spike in fuel prices at the time. In June 2006, Frontier returned to the California market with five daily nonstop flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco, as well as daily non-stop service linking San Francisco to Las Vegas. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally However, these routes were short-lived and eventually discontinued in July 2007. Internationally, the airline does offer a number of routes to Mexican destinations that do not begin or end at Denver.

Frontier has deferred expansion in the competitive East Coast cities such as Boston and Pittsburgh, but otherwise is expanding outside the US in Mexico and Canada. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The airline recently dropped seasonal service to Calgary with Frontier JetExpress, but continues mainline service to Vancouver, BC The carrier serves six Florida tourist destinations and the business essential cities of New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC along the East Coast, and has recently commenced new non-stop service between Denver and Hartford, CT. Calgary (ˈkælgəriː is the largest city in the Province of Alberta, Canada A mainline flight is a flight operated by an airline's main operating unit rather than by regional alliances regional code-shares or regional subsidiaries Vancouver (vænˈkuːvɚ is a coastal Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D The remaining Eastern interior city destinations are in the Midwest along with Atlanta, Memphis, and Nashville in the South. Memphis is a City in the southwest corner of Tennessee, and the County seat of Shelby County. Contrary to Southwest Airlines, Frontier uses only one alternative airport in the East with the Akron-Canton Regional Airport, which services the Cleveland and Pittsburgh markets. Southwest Airlines Co ( is an American low-cost Airline based in Dallas Texas, with its largest focus city at Las Vegas ' McCarran Cleveland is a City in the US state of Ohio and the County seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state Service to Memphis began on May 12, 2007 from Denver, Orlando, and Las Vegas. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States Orlando is a major City in central Florida, USA and is the County seat of Orange County Florida. Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally

On May 22, 2007, the airline announced its schedule for service to its fourth country, Costa Rica. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica ( Spanish: Costa Rica or República de Costa Rica,) is a Country in Frontier began operating to San José four times per week from its hub in Denver on November 30, 2007. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. This marks Frontier's first entry into Central America. Early 2008, frequency was increased to five times per week and will become seasonal, not operating from mid-September until mid-December.

Regional carriers

Frontier JetExpress

In February 2002, the airline launched its first "express" product, Frontier JetExpress, initially operated by Mesa Airlines using CRJ-200 regional jets. Mesa Airlines Inc ( is an American Regional airline based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Similar to "express" operations of other carriers, Frontier JetExpress is targeted for markets to and from Denver that do not generate traffic sufficient to support Frontier's smallest mainline jet, the Airbus A318, but can still offer lucrative business with a smaller jet. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout

The initial JetExpress partnership with Mesa ended in January 2004, when Horizon Air was selected to operate the routes. Horizon Air is a Regional airline based in SeaTac, Washington, United States. Horizon utilized slightly larger CRJ-700 aircraft on these routes. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout In August 2006, Frontier and Horizon announced that their partnership would end[9]. While Frontier was generally pleased with Horizon's operation, the carrier decided that it needed to revisit the agreement and find a provider with additional regional jets to grow the operation. The last of the CRJ-700's was returned to the Horizon Air fleet on November 30, 2007. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

On January 11, 2007, Frontier Airlines announced it had signed an 11-year service agreement with Republic Airlines. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Republic Airline Inc, operates as Republic Airlines is a Regional airline Subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings that operates service as Under the agreement, Republic will operate 17, 76-seat Embraer 170 aircraft for the former Frontier JetExpress operations. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Currently, Republic Airlines operates 11 aircraft for Frontier Airlines, with the remaining 6 aircraft to join the fleet by December 2008. With the integration of Republic aircraft, the 'JetExpress' denotation has been removed. Subsequent to the cessation of Horizon's services for Frontier in December 2007, all flights operated by Republic are sold and marketed as "Frontier Airlines, operated by Republic Airlines. " The first market created specifically for the Embraer 170 was Louisville, KY, which began on April 1, 2007 however it recently upgraded to its mainline A319 aircraft for this destination. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. This agreement was cancelled on April 23, 2008. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common

Flights operated by Republic Airlines offer in-flight snack and beverage services similar to Frontier's mainline flights. Unlike Frontier's aircraft and due to the nature of contracting with regional carriers, these aircraft are not fitted with LiveTV. LiveTV is a major provider of airline In-flight entertainment systems

Lynx Aviation

Main article: Lynx Aviation (United States)

On September 6, 2006, Frontier announced that a new division of the holding company known as Lynx Aviation, would operate 10 Bombardier Q400 aircraft beginning in May 2007. Lynx Aviation Inc is a regional airline based in Denver, Colorado, USA. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. [10] On December 5, 2007, Lynx Aviation received its operating certificate from the FAA. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Lynx began passenger operations on the morning of December 7, 2007. Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

Destinations

Main article: Frontier Airlines destinations

Frontier Airlines currently flies to 61 destinations throughout Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, and the United States. This is a list of destinations that Frontier Airlines currently serves (As of September 2008) Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica ( Spanish: Costa Rica or República de Costa Rica,) is a Country in The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Upcoming schedule changes include the discontinuation of service to Hartford on September 4, 2008. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common These schedule changes will decrease Frontier's destination count to 60.

Discontinued routes

Mexico service

Prior to 2008, Frontier Airlines offered extensive service to Mexican resort cities. Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Even with the airline's recent discontinuation of several point-to-point routes in Mexico, Frontier still maintains a substantial presence in Mexico. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. From Denver, Frontier flies to Cabo San Lucas, Cancún, Cozumel, Mazatlán, and Puerto Vallarta

At one time, Frontier maintained two focus cities in Mexico; one at Cabo San Lucas' Los Cabos International Airport, and the other at Cancún's Cancún International Airport. Cabo San Lucas (popularly known as just 'Los Cabos' - along with San José del Cabo - in Mexico and 'Cabo' in the United States) is a City at the southern tip Cancún (pronounced as kanˈkun is a coastal city in Mexico 's easternmost state Quintana Roo, on the Yucatán Peninsula. Cozumel ( Mayan: Island of the Swallows ' ( Kùutsmil in Modern Maya) is an Island in the Caribbean Sea off the eastern Mazatlán ( IPA: zat ˈlan is a city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa; the surrounding Municipio (municipality for which Puerto Vallarta (English Vallarta Port is a Mexican resort city situated on the Pacific Ocean's Bahía de Banderas. Cancún International Airport is located in Cancún, Quintana Roo, on the Caribbean coast of Mexico 's Yucatán Peninsula. As of June 2008, Frontier offers point-to-point nonstop service from Cancún to Kansas City and Salt Lake City, in addition to the airline's Denver hub. Kansas City Missouri only Items for the metro area Kansas City Kansas or North Kansas City MO should go on their respective pages Salt Lake City is the Capital and the most populous city of the U The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States In cooperation with Apple Vacations, Frontier offers non-stop, weekend-only charter service between Chicago's Midway Airport and Cancún, and Saturday-only service between Denver and Huatulco, Mexico. In cooperation with MLT Worry Free Vacations, Frontier also offers non-stop twice weekly scheduled charter service between both Dallas/Ft Worth and Denver to Cancún.

At its peak, Frontier served 21 routes between 12 U. S. gateways and 8 destinations in Mexico (excluding Apple Vacations Charters). The expansion included routes from California, Indiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin to Mexico.

In recent months, Frontier has decided to terminate its Mexican point-to-point service, and by June 2008, will be left with only 8 routes between 3 U. S. gateways and 5 destinations in Mexico (excluding Apple Vacations Charters).

Codeshare agreements

Frontier Airlines has a codeshare agreement with the following airline:

Fleet

"Grizwald" the Grizzly Bear (N801FR) Airbus A318
"Grizwald" the Grizzly Bear (N801FR) Airbus A318

In July of 2003, Frontier Airlines became the world's first airline to operate the A318 aircraft. The Frontier Airlines fleet consists of the following aircraft as of June 2008:[8]

Frontier Airlines Fleet
Aircraft Total Passengers Notes
Airbus A318-110 11 114 (cloth)
118 (leather)		 Launch customer[13]
Frontier is selling and removing N801FR and N804FR from its fleet in 2008. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout [14]

the two to be sold for U$D 106million and thus withdrawn[15]
Airbus A319-100 49 132 (cloth)
136 (leather)		 Frontier is selling and removing N909FR and N917FR from its fleet in 2008. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout [14]

the two to be sold for U$D 106 million and thus withdrawn[15]
Airbus A320-200 2
(8 orders)		 162
Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 10
 74 Operated by Lynx Aviation
Embraer E-170 10
 76 Operated by Republic Airways
To be returned to Republic by June 23, 2008

As of June 2008, Frontier's average fleet age was 4. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common 1 years. [16]

Livery

Row of Frontier Airplanes at DEN
Row of Frontier Airplanes at DEN
"Woody" the Wood Duck (N902FR) Airbus A319
"Woody" the Wood Duck (N902FR) Airbus A319
"Sarge" the Bald Eagle (N932FR) Airbus A319
"Sarge" the Bald Eagle (N932FR) Airbus A319
"Perry" the Horned Puffin (N946FR) Airbus A319
"Perry" the Horned Puffin (N946FR) Airbus A319
Close-up of the tail of one of Frontier's newest Airbus A318s, N809FR. This aircraft, features "Spike" the Porcupine.
Close-up of the tail of one of Frontier's newest Airbus A318s, N809FR. This aircraft, features "Spike" the Porcupine.

The Frontier Airlines livery consists of an all-white fuselage with silver billboard-style "Frontier" titles on the sides of the aircraft. Frontier uses wildlife photography on the vertical stabilizers and winglets of the aircraft to produce a distinctive look, touted in their advertisements along with their slogan: "A Whole Different Animal".

The concepts used in the livery extend into Frontier’s marketing as well. Animal aircraft used in their radio and television commercials include Jack the rabbit, Grizwald the bear, Foxy the fox (for whom Jack has a crush), Flip the dolphin (who always gets stuck going to Chicago rather than the warmer climates the others are going to), Larry the lynx, Hector the sea otter, and Sal the cougar. New additions are Penguins Jim, Joe, Jay, and Gary, a barbershop-style quartet, singing the praises of EarlyReturns to an audience of Frontier’s well-known characters from the "a whole different animal" campaign, and Hector the otter, advertising Frontier's expanded service to Mexico.

Tail art and names

Each animal on the tail of a Frontier Airlines Airbus, Lynx Aviation Q400, and Republic Airlines E170's has a name, the most famous being "Larry the Lynx," "Grizwald the Bear," "Jack the Rabbit", "Flip the Dolphin", "Hector the Sea Otter", and "Jim, Joe, Jay, and Gary the Penguins" for being heavily featured in Frontier advertising. When Frontier was promoting its then-new Mexico service, the airline launched its "Send Flip to Mexico" campaign, and Frontier's "Denver's Favorite Animal" campaign continues to shine attention upon their popular tails.

The names of all the tails are:

Airbus A318

Airbus A319

Airbus A320

Bombardier Q400

Operated by Lynx Aviation for Frontier Airlines. The sea otter ( Enhydra lutris) is a Marine mammal native to the coasts of the northern and eastern North Pacific Ocean. The walrus ( Odobenus rosmarus) is a large flippered Marine mammal with a discontinuous circumpolar distribution in the Arctic Ocean and Conures are a diverse loosely-defined group of small to medium-sized Parrots They belong to several genera within a long-tailed group of the New World The Arctic Fox ( Vulpes lagopus) also known as the White Fox or Snow Fox, is a small Fox native to cold Arctic regions of the The Emperor Penguin ( Aptenodytes forsteri) is the tallest and heaviest of all living Penguin species and is endemic to Antarctica. The Snowshoe Hare ( Lepus americanus) also called the Varying Hare, is a species of Hare found in North America. The grey wolf or gray wolf ( Canis lupus) also known as the timber wolf or simply wolf, is a Mammal of the order Carnivora Bighorn Sheep ( Ovis canadensis) is a species of sheep in North America and Siberia with large horns which can weigh up to. A deer is a Ruminant Mammal belonging to the family Cervidae. The polar bear ( Ursus maritimus) is a Bear native to the Arctic Ocean and its surrounding seas The moose (North America or elk (Europe Alces alces, is the largest extant Species in the Deer family. The Horned Puffin ( Fratercula corniculata) is an Auk, similar in appearance to the Atlantic Puffin; this bird's bill is yellow at the base and red The jaguar (Panthera onca,, or—especially in British English — is a New World Mammal of the Felidae family and one of A pelican is a large water Bird with a distinctive pouch under the beak belonging to the Bird family Pelecanidae. The Bottlenose Dolphin is one of the most common and well-known Dolphins. Bighorn Sheep ( Ovis canadensis) is a species of sheep in North America and Siberia with large horns which can weigh up to. Lynx Aviation Inc is a regional airline based in Denver, Colorado, USA.

Embraer E-170

Operated by Republic Airlines for Frontier Airlines. A lynx is any of four medium-sized wild cats. All are members of the Genus Lynx, but there is considerable confusion about the best way to classify The grey wolf or gray wolf ( Canis lupus) also known as the timber wolf or simply wolf, is a Mammal of the order Carnivora The cougar ( Puma concolor) also puma, mountain lion, or panther, depending on region is a Mammal of the Felidae family The moose (North America or elk (Europe Alces alces, is the largest extant Species in the Deer family. The Red Fox ( Vulpes vulpes) is a Mammal of the order Carnivora. The raccoon ( Procyon lotor) (sometimes spelt as racoon) also known as the common raccoon, North American raccoon, northern raccoon The Harp Seal ( Phoca groenlandica; syn Pagophilus groenlandicus) is a species of earless seal native to the northernmost Atlantic Toucans are a family Ramphastidae, of Near-passerine Birds from the Neotropics (i The moose (North America or elk (Europe Alces alces, is the largest extant Species in the Deer family. The Bobcat ( Lynx rufus) is a North American Mammal of the cat family Felidae. Republic Airline Inc, operates as Republic Airlines is a Regional airline Subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings that operates service as

Cabin

Frontier offers a single class of service. The domestic goat ( Capra aegagrus hircus) is a subspecies of goat Domesticated from the Wild goat of Southwest Asia and Eastern Europe The Trumpeter Swan, Cygnus buccinator, is the largest native North American bird if measured in terms of weight and length and is (on average the largest waterfowl species The mule deer ( Odocoileus hemionus) is a Deer whose habitat is in the western half of North America. The Atlantic Puffin ( la Fratercula arctica) is a Seabird Species in the Auk family. The pronghorn ( Antilocapra americana) also pronghorn antelope or prong buck, is a species of Ungulate Mammal native to interior The Red Fox ( Vulpes vulpes) is a Mammal of the order Carnivora. Flamingos or flamingoes ( are gregarious Wading birds in the Genus Phoenicopterus and family While Frontier does market itself as a low-cost carrier, it differentiates itself in the market by offering LiveTV, an in-seat satellite television service, for five dollars on all domestic flights, and in-seat movies for eight dollars. LiveTV is a major provider of airline In-flight entertainment systems LiveTV service is complimentary on all international flights south of the U. S. border, as well as on all flights to/from Anchorage, Alaska (ANC). With the addition of aircraft to the fleet in June 2007, Frontier has begun a transition to incorporate an all-leather seat interior and the addition of four more seats in each aircraft. Along with the seat replacement project, Frontier is also adding in-flight text messaging and e-mail on all Airbus flights. [17]

Beginning April 28, 2008, Frontier began offering Grizwalds Gourmet Cafe. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common This service provides passengers with a variety of snack options available for purchase for $3. 00.

Beginning May 1, 2008 the LiveTV price structure will change. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common For short-haul, International, and Anchorage flights LiveTV will cost $3. 99. All other flights LiveTV will cost $5. 99. Movies will still cost $8. 00.

Frontier was one of the first carriers to offer a virtual "mall", allowing passengers to spend accrued miles on merchandise and unique services. Frontier is not a member of any of the major air carrier alliances.

EarlyReturns

EarlyReturns is Frontier Airlines frequent flier program. It is a mileage-based program that contains three levels. Upon enrolling, members start at the first level, Base, and accrue miles commensurate with actual air miles traveled on Frontier or partner airline AirTran. Once a member accumulates 15,000 miles in a calendar year, they reach the Ascent level and receive free DIRECTV service, priority boarding and ticketing, priority seat assignments, a 25% mileage bonus in addition to miles accrued, and other perks. DirecTV (trademarked as "DIREC' TV' " is a Direct broadcast satellite (DBS service based in El Segundo California, USA, that was founded The third level, Summit, is awarded for the accrual of 25,000 miles in a calendar year and adds a 50% mileage bonus in addition to miles accrued on each flight. Besides receiving the same benefits as Ascent members, Summit members also receive complimentary alcoholic beverages. [18] Free round trip tickets between all destinations in the contiguous U. S. as well as between the U. S. and Canada require 15,000 miles, and round trip award tickets to and from Anchorage, Alaska and all Mexican destinations require 25,000 miles, Costa Rica requires 35,000 miles. [19]

References

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  2. ^ Leavitt, Noelle. "Republic Airways wants $260M after Frontier cancels contract", Denver Business Journal, 2008-04-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Retrieved on 2008-04-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at  
  3. ^ Leavitt, Noelle; McGaw, Renee. "First Data offers regrets about Frontier Airlines", Denver Business Journal, 2008-04-11. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Retrieved on 2008-04-10. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama  
  4. ^ Our History - Frontier Airlines
  5. ^ A318 is certificated as newest and smallest Airbus aircraft
  6. ^ "Frontier Airlines Fact Sheet", Frontier Airlines. Retrieved on 2006-11-01. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi  
  7. ^ Frontier Airlines is a Major Carrier.
  8. ^ a b Frontier Airlines Fleet Information
  9. ^ Frontier JetExpress ends
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  11. ^ Mexico Service. frontierairlines. com. Retrieved on 2008-02-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable
  12. ^ Reduced Flights, Funds Smack Bradley. Hartford Business Journal. Retrieved on 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King
  13. ^ A318 is certificated as newest and smallest Airbus aircraft
  14. ^ a b Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. (2008-03-20). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. "Frontier Airlines Secures Buyer for Two Airbus A318 and Two Airbus A319 Aircraft". Press release. A news release, media release, press release or press statement is a written or recorded Communication directed at members of the News Retrieved on 2008-04-11. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I.
  15. ^ a b Bankruptcy court lets Frontier sell four aircraft
  16. ^ Frontier Airlines Fleet Age
  17. ^ [1]
  18. ^ As of January 30, 2008, Summit elite members also receive a one-year complimentary membership to the Clear Registered Traveler Program. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Frontier Airlines EarlyReturns Tier Levels
  19. ^ Frontier Airlines mileage redemption

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