Frontier Airlines Announces Daily Nonstop Service from San José to Five Destinations

To Celebrate, America’s Greenest Airline is Offering Fares Starting at $19*

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 21, 2024

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San José, Calif. – Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) will begin daily nonstop service from San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) to five destinations this summer. In July, service will launch to Denver International Airport (DEN) and San Diego International Airport (SAN). In August, service will launch to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS), and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). To celebrate, America’s Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $19*. 

“As we look forward to a strong summer travel season, we are thrilled to launch these nonstop routes from San José,” said Josh Flyr, Vice President of Network and Operations Design, Frontier Airlines. “This service demonstrates our commitment to connecting consumers across the country with affordable and convenient flight options as they travel for business and for leisure.”

“I’d like to welcome Frontier Airlines back to SJC — the most reliable, convenient airport in the nation,” said San José Mayor Matt Mahan. “Their low-cost fares will connect San Joseans to destinations across the Western U.S. and draw more travelers to one of the world’s most innovative cities.”

Service from San José Mineta International Airport (SJC):

Frequency and times are subject to change. Please check here for additional information.  

Frontier recently introduced UpFront Plus, a new upgraded seating option with extra leg and elbow room in the first two rows of the aircraft. Customers in UpFront Plus will enjoy a window or aisle seat with extra legroom and a guaranteed empty middle seat. UpFront Plus seating is available on flights departing on or after April 10, 2024.

The airline’s recently reimagined, industry-leading frequent flyer program, FRONTIER Miles, enables consumers to ‘Get It All For Less.’ Customers earn miles fast and get rewarded for each dollar spent on Frontier products. Miles accrue based on dollars spent with a standard 10X multiplier: $1 = 10 miles. Mileage multipliers increase at every elite level up to 20X. Elite status enables members to enjoy benefits like priority boarding, free seat selection, no change or cancel fees when changes are made seven days or more in advance of flight departure, and free bag(s) at Gold, Diamond, and Platinum levels. Like the airline, FRONTIER Miles is family friendly, and the program makes it easy for families to enjoy the rewards together, including family pooling of miles. Joining is free.

*About the Promotional Fare Offer: 
Fares must be purchased by 11:59 pm Eastern time on May 27, 2024.  Fares are valid for non-stop travel on select days of week. Fares are valid for travel Jul. 23, 2024, through Oct. 31, 2024. The following blackout dates apply: Jul. 26-29, 2024; Aug. 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 2024; Sep. 3, 2024; Oct. 11-14, 2024. Round trip purchase is not required. 

Discount Den fares are only available at FlyFrontier.com to Discount Den members. Join Discount Den here! Fare(s) shown include all transportation fees, surcharges, and taxes, and are subject to change without notice until purchased. Seats are limited at these fares and certain flights and/or days of travel may be unavailable. 

All reservations are non-refundable, except that refunds are allowed for reservations made 7 days (168 hours) or more prior to departure and provided that a refund request is made within 24 hours of initial reservation. 

Changes or cancellations made to itineraries after the 24 hours will be subject to change fees, and any fare differential. Learn more about our change policy. Previously purchased tickets may not be exchanged for special fare tickets. Flight segments must be cancelled prior to scheduled departure time or the tickets and all amounts paid will be forfeited. 

Additional travel services, such as baggage and advance seat assignments are available for purchase separately at an additional charge. In addition to these Terms & Conditions, please refer to Frontier Airline’s Contract of Carriage.

 

About San José Mineta International Airport (SJC): Fly Simple
Fueled by a culture of innovation, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the Bay Area’s easiest and most dependable Airport due to its medium size, simple layout, temperate climate and location. SJC is located just minutes from downtown San José–the Bay Area’s largest city and the Capital of Silicon Valley. SJC is a self‐supporting enterprise owned and operated by the City of San José. In 2023, SJC welcomed more than 12 million passengers and was rated the Best Midsize Airport in the U.S. by Wall Street Journal. SJC currently offers nonstop service to more than 40 domestic and international destinations. The Airport’s two fixed-base operators, as well as several corporate aviation tenants, serve the business aviation needs of Silicon Valley; corporate and general aviation traffic represents more than a quarter of aircraft operations at SJC. In 2024, SJC is celebrating 75 years of connecting the Bay Area with the world. For more information and to connect with SJC on social media, visit flysjc.com.

About Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines, Inc., a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC), is committed to “Low Fares Done Right.” Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the Company operates 134 A320 family aircraft and has the largest A320neo family fleet in the U.S. The use of these aircraft, along with Frontier’s high-density seating configuration and weight-saving initiatives, have contributed to Frontier’s continued ability to be the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed. With more than 210 new Airbus planes on order, Frontier will continue to grow to deliver on the mission of providing affordable travel across America.

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Allegiant Announces New St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) To/From Bismarck, ND Route with One-Way Fares as Low as $79*

Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced twelve new nonstop routes to popular vacation destinations. Starting in Spring 2024, the new flights will expand the airline’s network options in 22 cities around the country. 

The routes, launching in May, are designed to transport vacationers to some of the airline’s most in-demand destinations. Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at Allegiant.com.

“We are thrilled to offer Allegiant travelers new destination options taking off this Spring. The announcement of new service is a celebration of the success we’ve had in these markets,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant’s senior vice president of revenue and planning and chief revenue officer. We are committed to opening the door to accessible travel in as many markets as possible and know our customers appreciate the low-cost, nonstop options offered by Allegiant.”

The new route to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) in Florida includes: 

·         Bismarck, North Dakota via Bismarck Airport (BIS) – beginning May 15, 2024 with one-way fares as low as $79.*

“Bismarck, ND will be a great addition to St. Pete-Clearwater’s non-stop destinations.  We welcome visitors to our sunshine, world class beaches and museums.  Bismarck, in turn, offers Tampa Bay travelers an opportunity to explore history, nature, and culture in vast open lands on the Missouri River,” said Tom Jewsbury, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport Director.

*About the introductory one-way fares:

Seats and dates are limited and fares are not available on all flights. Flights must be purchased by Nov. 17, 2023 for travel by Aug. 12, 2024. Price displayed includes taxes, carrier charges & government fees. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Optional baggage charges and additional restrictions may apply. For more details, optional services and baggage fees, please visit Allegiant.com.

Allegiant – Together We FlyTM

Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is an integrated travel company with an airline at its heart, focused on connecting customers with the people, places and experiences that matter most. Since 1999, Allegiant Air has linked travelers in small-to-medium cities to world-class vacation destinations with all-nonstop flights and industry-low average fares. Today, Allegiant serves communities across the nation, with base airfares less than half the cost of the average domestic roundtrip ticket. For more information, visit us at Allegiant.com. Media information, including photos, is available at http://gofly.us/iiFa303wrtF

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Southwest Florida International Airport Reports May Traffic

FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 20, 2024) – During May, 843,270 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. This was an increase of 11 percent compared to May 2023. It was also the second-best May reported in the 41-year history of the airport. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 21 percent.

The traffic leader in May was Delta with 192,204 passengers. Rounding out the top five airlines were Southwest (150,279), American (146,034), United (133,218) and JetBlue (71,519).

Southwest Florida International Airport had 6,945 aircraft operations, a decrease of 0.2 percent compared to May 2023. Page Field saw 16,861 operations, which was a 13 percent decrease compared to May 2023.

Southwest Florida International Airport served more than 10 million passengers in 2023 and is one of the top 50 U.S. airports for passenger traffic. No ad valorem (property) taxes are used for airport operation or construction. For more information, visit flylcpa.com or facebook.com/flyRSW.

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PWC NY Salute to Women of Achievement Celebrates Leaders in the AEC Industry

The New York Chapter of Professional Women in Construction(PWC NY), a nonprofit organization that supports career-minded women and works to promote diversity within the architecture, engineering, construction and related industries, held its annual Salute to Women of Achievement on September 18th, recognizing professionals at the highest levels of the AEC industry.

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Global Duty Free and Travel Retail Market Size/Share Worth USD 77.8 Billion by 2033 at a 8.30% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth, Growth Rate, Value)

According to a market research study published by Custom Market Insights, the demand analysis of Global Duty Free and Travel Retail Market size & share revenue was valued at approximately USD 38.9 Billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 41.4 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach around USD 77.8 Billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 8.30% between 2024 and 2033. The key market players listed in the report with their sales, revenues and strategies are Rianta International, China Duty-free Group Co. Ltd., Dubai Duty-free, Dufry, Duty-free Americas Inc., Gebr. Heinemann SE & Co. KG, James Richardson Group, King Power International, Lagardère Travel Retail, Lotte Duty-free, Sinsegae Duty-free, The Shilla Duty-free, and others.

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