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Frontier Airlines Adds Routes and Increases Service Frequency to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport for Mardi Gras Celebrations

Oct 31, 2025 | News

Additional Flight Options Offer Affordable Travel to The Big Easy for Mardi Gras 2026
NEW ORLEANS – October 28, 2025 – Let the good times roll! Frontier Airlines (Nasdaq: ULCC) is making travel to New Orleans for Mardi Gras more convenient and affordable by adding 12 new routes and increasing service frequency on existing routes during the month of February 2026. From February 12 to 22, America’s Low Fare Airline will fly nonstop to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) from 22 airports, enabling more consumers from across the United States to enjoy New Orleans’ famous Mardi Gras festivities in person.

“Mardi Gras is one of the most iconic celebrations in the U.S. and we are excited to provide celebrants from across the country with easy, affordable access to the Big Easy this February,” said Josh Flyr, vice president of network and operations design, Frontier Airlines.

New service to/from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY):

SERVICE TO/FROM: SERVICE START: SERVICE FREQUENCY:
Charlotte, N.C. (CLT) February 12, 2026 3x/week
Newark (EWR) February 12, 2026 3x/week
New York (JFK) February 12, 2026 4x/week
Las Vegas (LAS) February 12, 2026 Daily
Chicago O’Hare (ORD) February 12, 2026 Daily
Austin, Texas (AUS) February 13, 2026 3x/week
Cincinnati (CVG) February 13, 2026 2x/week
Washington Dulles (IAD) February 13, 2026 2x/week
New York (LGA) February 13, 2026 3x/week
Miami (MIA) February 13, 2026 3x/week
Phoenix (PHX) February 13, 2026 3x/week
Tampa, Fla. (TPA) February 13, 2026 2x/week

In addition to the above new, limited-time routes, Frontier is also increasing service frequency to MSY for Mardi Gras from the following airports:

SERVICE TO/FROM: INCREASED SERVICE FREQUENCY:
Atlanta (ATL) 2x/daily
Baltimore (BWI) 3x/week
Cleveland (CLE) 3x/week
Denver (DEN) 2x/daily
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Daily
Detroit (DTW) 3x/week
Houston Bush (IAH) Daily
Orlando, Fla. (MCO) Daily
Philadelphia (PHL) Daily
Raleigh-Durham, N.C. (RDU) 3x/week

Frequency and times are subject to change. Please check www.flyfrontier.comfor additional details.

Frontier Airlines has introduced sweeping changes to its product and customer service offerings, ushering in ‘The New Frontier.’ Among the enhancements is UpFront Plus seating, an upgraded seating option with extra leg and elbow room in the first two rows of the aircraft. Customers in UpFront Plus enjoy a window or aisle seat with extra legroom and a guaranteed empty middle seat. The airline also now offers unlimited companion travel for its most loyal customers, with the flexibility to choose a different companion on every Frontier flight. Debuting in late 2025, Frontier will begin offering First Class seating, combining unmatched comfort and space at Frontier’s trademark affordable prices.

Frontier continues to innovate with its industry-leading frequent flyer program, FRONTIER Miles, which allows customers to ‘Get It All For Less.’ Members earn miles quickly and get rewarded for each dollar spent on Frontier products. Miles accrue based on dollars spent with a standard 10X multiplier: $1 = 10 miles, with multipliers increasing at every elite level up to 20X. Elite status is attainable at only 10,000 miles and offers perks such as priority boarding, seat selection and free bag(s) depending on status level. Like the airline, FRONTIER Miles is also family friendly, offering easy family pooling of miles making it simple for families to enjoy rewards together. Joining is free.

About Frontier Airlines:
Frontier Airlines, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC) is committed to delivering Low Fares Done Right. Headquartered in Denver, Frontier operates one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the U.S. With its expanding network, the most rewarding loyalty program, and bold new product offerings, Frontier is redefining low-fare travel and building The New Frontier as America’s Low Fare Airline.

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