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Feb 9, 2012Frontier Airlines Announces Colorado Springs ExpansionFrontier Adds Convenience and Low Fares on Four New Routes
DENVER, February 09, 2012 - Frontier Airlines today announces four new nonstop routes from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to each of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Phoenix SkyHarbor Airport (PHX), Portland International Airport (PDX) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in May. The new nonstop flights enable southern Coloradans to save significant time and avoid connections getting to these top destinations from Colorado Springs. Frontier will operate the new routes with 138-seat Airbus A319 aircraft. These will be the only nonstop flights from southern Colorado to Phoenix, Portland, and Seattle, as well as the only nonstop service to Los Angeles on a low-fare carrier. Flights to these new destinations are available for purchase today with introductory fares starting as low as $49* each way, including taxes and fees. For the first few days of sale you only can find these flights on FrontierAirlines.com, where you’ll always find our lowest available fare. Members of Frontier’s EarlyReturns® frequent flyer program can earn double miles** for every qualifying flight they take on the new routes from Colorado Springs through June 30, 2012. Pre-registration is required. For details, visit FrontierAirlines.com/memberoffers. “We’ve offered low fares to Colorado Springs for over four years and we’re delighted to offer low-fare, time-saving nonstop travel options to customers in both Colorado Springs and throughout southern Colorado,” said Daniel Shurz, Frontier’s senior vice president, commercial. “Our commitment to Colorado Springs extends far beyond the addition of these new markets. We look forward to becoming a bigger part of the southern Colorado community and serving as your hometown low-cost airline.” “This is great news for everyone in Colorado Springs and throughout the Pikes Peak Region,” said Doug Quimby, interim CEO, Greater Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC. “The new nonstop service and lower fares will be key components in our efforts to recruit and retain businesses and grow our region’s economy.” “The Colorado Springs Airport has had a great partnership with Frontier Airlines since 2008, and the addition of four new cities will only strengthen that relationship,” said Mark Earle, director of aviation, Colorado Springs Airport. “We look forward to working with Frontier to make the new service a success.” Following are schedules for the new routes: Colorado Springs-Los Angeles (begins May 18, 2012) - Intro fare from $69* one-way Colorado Springs-Phoenix (begins May 18, 2012) - Intro fare from $49* one-way Colorado Springs-Portland (May 20 to Sept. 16, 2012) – Intro fare from $89* one-way Colorado Springs-Seattle (May 18 to Sept. 16, 2012) – Intro fare from $89* one-way Frontier will operate its 138-seat Airbus A319 aircraft on these new routes. The Airbus aircraft features leather seats, DirecTV® in every seatback and five rows of comfortable STRETCH seating with 5-7 additional inches of legroom. The carrier’s new nonstop flights will complement Frontier’s existing service via its Denver International Airport hub, which provides easy connections to more than 70 Frontier destinations across the United States, Mexico and Costa Rica. For more information or to purchase a Frontier flight, visit FrontierAirlines.com. Frontier Airlines is a wholly owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:RJET). About Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines is a wholly owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RJET), an airline holding company that also owns Chautauqua Airlines, Republic Airlines and Shuttle America. Currently in its 18th year of operations, Frontier employs 5,000 aviation professionals and operates from hubs at Denver International Airport, Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport and Kansas City International Airport. Frontier offers service to more than 70 destinations in the United States, Mexico and Costa Rica. For in-depth information on Frontier Airlines and to book tickets, visit FrontierAirlines.com.
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