HoustonBoy Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Frontier Airlines is already canceling the Philadelphia/Wilmington - Houston flight! What gives and when will we see additional domestic routes added? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Frontier is struggling and is about to go through some pretty major changes. I wouldn't expect additional routes until that is complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Yes they are struggling. They are owned by Republic Airways Holdings is trying to sell them. They are based in Denver and their largest hub, but are losing money there competing with number 1 United, and 2 Southwest. They only have 70 planes and not much of a market. So no airline wants to buy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Last I heard there was some VC interest and a possible down market move to an ultra low price model. Strikes of desperation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I actually flew Frontier for the first time last week. Their setup in Denver was odd. They seemed to schedule all of their departures at the same time such that the end of Terminal A that they take up was a complete mob scene. Out in Bozeman, their counter staff was late showing up and we were delayed leaving because they couldn't process all of the passengers in line in time. They were cheap though, I'll give them that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Gordon Bethune said " A pizza can be so cheap until know one wants it anymore." If you know who he is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Frontier is adding two new flights out of IAH. 319 daily nonstop to San Francisco319 daily nonstop to Phoenix Fares start as low as $70. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 There was a $20 sale to sf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 They must need penny cash to operate. They never made a profit and they suck. They will have other charges when you check in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Good competition for United. Frontier probably won't last. But, anything that won't allow United to take us/Houston for granted is a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 No they need cash. United has 9 non stops every day and a morning flight with a 788-8. Frontier will not make any profit and United will not sale tickets thet low. Gordon Bethune said " If the pizza to cheap nobody wants to buy it". 787-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asubrt Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 No they need cash. United has 9 non stops every day and a morning flight with a 788-8. Frontier will not make any profit and United will not sale tickets thet low. Gordon Bethune said " If the pizza to cheap nobody wants to buy it". 787-8 Why can't you understand that not everyone flies first class on United for every flight? Many people would much rather pay $180 for a Frontier flight than $450 for United regardless of what plane it's on or what time the flight is. Most people couldn't care less about the 787 as long as they can get to their destination as cheaply as possible. It's great that you love United so much, but it's good to have options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Your right but I need to keep my 1K Status I don't fly economy anymore. My point is Frontier cannot make any profits with tickets that low. That is why their owner Republic Air tried to sell them with no buyers. Think about the crew, landing fees, insurance, gate agents. That is more than $180 per person you get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Just landing from LAX on a 787-9 to IAH flight 1421 very nice. In October it will fly LAX to MEL what a long flight. The service was great and I will never buy a ticket on Frontier. Have a good weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 It's worth trying if the flight is $19. 1k isn't that great global services is much better hopefully I'll have it again next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I was waiting for you to respond! My PQD is there I just have 2,000 miles to keep my 1K status. Global Services is by invitation only hopefully I will get a email next year. I still get good service and free upgrades. SFO is not in my schedule and Frontier sucks! When you go let me know how it your flt was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Next month flying to Chengdu China on the 787 cannot wait send pics of the Pandas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky-guy Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I flew with Frontier to Jackson Hole, Wyoming a few years back and it was fine. Nothing special, but not terrible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Not a huge fan of their setup in Denver, very crowded with many flights arriving/leaving at the same time but once you are on the plane, the experience is indistinguishable from that of United or anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 In the back traveler. "I had a Farm In Africa" Please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Native. I think you need your own forum where you can talk about you and all the flights you take. Because it's getting old. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I wonder when their nonstops to SFO and PHX begin. I was poking around, but everything they were showing in the immediate future was still connecting through Denver - much better now than it was back when Stapleton was still going, but it still tacks on a bunch of time - and that's just during the summer when the weather is reasonably reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) In the back traveler. "I had a Farm In Africa" Please. If one is going on a plane and wants to drop another $500 to feel better about the experience, there are many options at his disposal. I don't get the Africa comment at all. Edited September 29, 2014 by Nate99 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I think the flights begin in late October or early November but can't remember. Frontier tried a flight out of IAH to Wilmington, Delaware but that quickly failed. I often wonder how native can fly so much because he apparently also moves quite a bit since I have seen him claim he lives in Avalon Place, Upper Kirby, right behind Whole Foods, over by the new Hines San Felipe building, and Glendower Court. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I was able to find a R/T direct to SFO over the XMas holidays for $150, plus $5 for a reserved seat and $15 to check a bag. So at $170 compared to the $450 on United, its not really a question for me (for two people so really $340 vs $900). Usually I can find a flight on United or SW closer to $350, but doubtful for the days I'm looking for so I pulled the trigger on Frontier's special. I'm not expecting much, but if I get there close to on time, at that price - i'm not going to ask for much. I was platinum on Continental for years and very happy, never made 1K with United - but even at platinum/gold I had issues with their customer service and I'm just indifferent now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Unless you're global services on united their customer service is pathetic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Great Price skwatra. $170, for holiday rates can not be beat...to anywhere. Even as1K, United lost me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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