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Nov 17, 2006Hassle Free Holiday Travel Tips From Frontier AirlinesDENVER, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Holiday cheer is in the air and as our nation looks forward to the holiday season, Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: FRNT) provides passengers with a few tips -- and several check-in options -- to ensure a smooth and safe holiday travel experience. First, Frontier recommends that travelers arrive at the airport at least two hours prior to scheduled flight departure time, both on the outbound and inbound trips. Second, travelers should keep in mind the following:
* All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in 3.4-ounces or smaller
containers. Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes
rolled up are not allowed.
* All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in one,
quart/liter-sized, zip-top, clear plastic bag. Gallon sized bags or
bags that are not zip-top such as fold-over sandwich bags are not
allowed.
* Each traveler must remove his/her quart-sized plastic, zip-top bag from
his/her carry-on at the screening checkpoint and place it in a bin or
on the conveyor belt for X-ray screening. X-raying separately will
allow TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items.
"We've compiled these guidelines to make travel during the holidays as stress-free as dealing with busy airports can be," said Cliff Van Leuven, Frontier's Vice President of Customer Service. "It's old news, but still very valid-getting to the airport early is still the single best way to reduce your stress. If you're early, you ensure you've got time to deal with crowded parking lots, buses and terminals, and we've got time to get you and your belongings to your flight. Thank you for choosing our airline to get you to your loved ones this holiday season -- it means a lot to us and we take that responsibility very seriously." Frontier also offers the following tips for its passengers traveling this holiday season: * Stay Informed: To check the status of any Frontier flight, passengers
are encouraged to check real-time flight status on the airline's Web
site at http://www.frontierairlines.com/ or call Frontier's automated flight
information line at 800-432-1359.
* Check In Fast: E-ticketed passengers have easy options for check-in
that eliminates potentially long waits at the ticket counter.
Frontier's online check-in allows passengers to check in and print a
boarding pass from a home PC. In addition, kiosks are a simple
alternative located at ticket counter locations in the following
cities: Kansas City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Washington
DC, and Denver. Learn more about online check-in at
http://www.frontierairlines.com/frontier/plan-book/online-check-in.do.
* Consider Curbside: In Denver, customers, especially those checking
ski/snowboard/golf or sporting equipment, are encouraged to use
Frontier's full-service curbside check-in on the east side of DIA on
Levels 5 and 6. Curbside positions have been substantially increased
for the holiday rush so there should be plenty of agents to help check
in passengers.
* Skip the Crowd: Passengers checking in at Frontier's Denver hub may
access the A Concourse via the sky-bridge on the north side of the main
terminal to avoid potentially crowded trams.
* Speed Ahead: If you do not have bags to check, you may use Frontier's
express check-in line located at various Frontier ticket counter
locations. Ascent and Summit level members of EarlyReturns, Frontier's
frequent flyer program, may use the elite lines at Frontier ticket
counters and security checkpoints, where available, to expedite access
to the gates.
* Check It and Go: Frontier's aircraft are spacious; however, onboard
stowage space is limited. Passengers are encouraged to check carry-on
bags at the ticket counter. Passengers are limited to one carry-on bag
and one personal item, such as a briefcase, purse or laptop computer.
Also, please remember that all carry-on luggage is subject to
inspection at all security checkpoints. However, remember that when
checking bags, passengers should check with the ticket counter agent to
ensure their bags are checked to the correct destination. Passengers
should double check the bag tag and always retain their receipts for
the duration of their trip.
* Special Services: Frontier has many options available to passengers who
have special needs. If you have specific requirements, we encourage
you to contact Frontier prior to traveling by calling 800-432-1359.
This will assist us in providing you a pleasant, stress-free experience
on your day of travel.
* Unwrap It: All wrapped packages/gifts will be unwrapped and inspected
by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), so passengers are
encouraged to bring unwrapped gifts. From December 21-24, Frontier and
Volunteers of America will offer free gift wrapping service at its
Denver hub as well at Chicago's Midway International Airport,
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Kansas City International
Airport and Omaha's Eppley Airfield. Frontier passengers can have
their gifts professionally wrapped and ready for their loved ones upon
arrival in their destination city.
* Know Your Limits: Abide by the TSA permitted and prohibited items,
which are listed on Frontier's Web site at
http://www.frontierairlines.com/frontier/flight-info/securityalerts.do.
* Ticketed Travelers Only: Only ticketed passengers are allowed beyond
the security checkpoint. Proper government-issued identification, such
as a state-issued driver's license or a passport, along with a
coordinating boarding pass will be needed to pass through security.
Travelers are also encouraged to visit TSA's "Traveler & Consumer Center" site at http://www.tsa.gov/ to learn more about airport security measures and get tips to help travelers save time and smoothly navigate the security and travel process. Frontier wishes all of its passengers a healthy, safe and joyous holiday season. For more information or to book your holiday travel, please call Frontier Airlines at 800-4321-FLY, visit Frontier's Web site at http://www.frontierairlines.com/, or consult your professional travel agent. About Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of Denver-based Frontier Airlines. Currently in its 13th year of operations, Frontier Airlines is the second largest jet service carrier at Denver International Airport, employing approximately 5,000 aviation professionals. With 55 aircraft and one of the youngest Airbus fleet in North America, Frontier offers 24 channels of DIRECTV® service in every seatback along with 33 inches of legroom in an all coach configuration. In conjunction with Frontier JetExpress operated by Horizon Air, Frontier operates routes linking its Denver hub to 55 destinations including 47 destinations in 29 states spanning the nation from coast to coast, seven cities in Mexico and one city in Canada. Frontier's maintenance and engineering department has received the Federal Aviation Administration's highest award, the Diamond Certificate of Excellence, in recognition of 100 percent of its maintenance and engineering employees completing advanced aircraft maintenance training programs, for seven consecutive years. In July 2006, Frontier ranked as one of the "Top 5 Domestic Airlines" as determined by readers of Travel & Leisure magazine. Frontier provides capacity information and other operating statistics on its Web site, which may be viewed at FrontierAirlines.com. SOURCE: Frontier Airlines CONTACT: Joe Hodas of Frontier Airlines, +1-720-374-4504, Web site: http://www.frontierairlines.com/
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