US EditionFrontier Airlines goes after struggling rival Spirit’s customers with 20 new routes
Frontier Airlines launches 20 new routes with fares starting at $29, aiming to capture Spirit Airlines' market amid Spirit's financial struggles and reduced capacity.
- Frontier Airlines announced Tuesday that it will launch 20 new routes targeting major U.S. metros and Spirit Airlines markets, with introductory fares starting at $29 one-way.
- Spirit Airlines' recent filings show it needs more cash to survive after exiting bankruptcy and has furloughed pilots and placed attendants on unpaid leave to cut costs.
- Many of Frontier's new routes begin in late November and overlap 35% with Spirit's capacity, with 19 of 20 routes served by Spirit, Frontier CEO Barry Biffle said, "As industry capacity adjusts, we want to ensure consumers in those markets continue to have affordable flight options.".
- Biffle said Frontier is positioned to capture Spirit Airlines' market share, expecting to pick up the majority if Spirit fails after drawing down its $275 million revolver last week.
- Given past failed takeover bids, Frontier Airlines has repeatedly tried to merge with Spirit Airlines since 2022 but faced rejection and antitrust hurdles, including a blocked $3.8 billion JetBlue deal and a rejected $2.16 billion Frontier bid.
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