Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) today announced it will open a new crew base at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) in May of 2024. The base is expected to employ approximately 80 pilots and 160 flight attendants within its first year of operation. Combined with airport and maintenance positions, the airline is expected to generate nearly $27 million annually in local wages with further growth anticipated in the coming years. Frontier currently offers 12 nonstop routes from CVG. To celebrate, America’s Greenest Airline is offering fares from $39.*
“The opening of a crew base will bring new jobs and meaningful wage impact to the greater Cincinnati area creating positive benefit for the airport and local community,” said Barry Biffle, CEO, Frontier Airlines. “Opening a crew base is also a win for customers who are able to take advantage of our ultra-low fares as we continue to grow at CVG and add new service over time.”
“We were very grateful when Frontier entered our market 10 years ago as our first low-cost carrier,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “Since the airline began service at CVG, they’ve experienced tremendous growth serving more than 7.8 million travelers. We welcome Frontier’s investment to open a crew base at CVG and we are appreciative of this vote of confidence in our region. This will positively impact both their frequency of service and our local economy through added jobs.”
Current Service from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG):
| SERVICE TO: |
| Atlanta (ATL) |
| Cancun (CUN) |
| Denver (DEN) |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) |
| Las Vegas (LAS) |
| Orlando (MCO) |
| Miami (MIA) |
| Philadelphia (PHL) |
| Phoenix (PHX) |
| Fort Myers (RSW) |
| Tampa (TPA) |
| Raleigh-Durham (RDU) |
Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) today announced it will re-open a pilot base serving both O’Hare and Midway International Airports in May of 2024. Frontier previously maintained a pilot base in Chicago until April of 2022. The base is expected to employ up to 110 pilots within its first year of operation. Combined with 190 existing flight attendant positions, the Chicago base will house a total of 300 Frontier crew members.
Including airport and maintenance positions, the airline is expected to generate more than $34 million annually in local wages with further growth anticipated in the coming years. Frontier currently offers 13 nonstop routes from MDW and five nonstop routes from ORD. To celebrate, Frontier is offering fares from $39.*
“As we continue to grow in Chicago, it makes sense to establish a crew base to help support our expanding operations,” said Barry Biffle, CEO, Frontier Airlines. “Establishing a crew base is also a win for customers as it helps support smooth operations and provides a foundation to offer more ultra-low fares to more places.”
“We welcome Frontier Airlines’ decision to re-establish its pilot base here in Chicago, which further bolsters our city’s position as a pivotal hub for the global aviation system,” said Commissioner Jamie L. Rhee of the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), which owns and operates O’Hare and Midway International Airports. “Importantly, this strategic move will allow the carrier to maintain their diverse and growing service at both O’Hare and Midway, keeping airfares competitive and enhancing options for Chicago consumers.”
Current Service from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW):
| SERVICE TO: |
| Atlanta (ATL) |
| Cancun (CUN) |
| Denver (DEN) |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) |
| Las Vegas (LAS) |
| Orlando (MCO) |
| Miami (MIA) |
| Philadelphia (PHL) |
| Phoenix (PHX) |
| Raleigh-Durham (RDU) |
| San Francisco (SFO) |
| San Juan (SJO) |
| Tampa (TPA) |
Service from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD):
| SERVICE TO: |
| Atlanta (ATL) |
| Cancun (CUN) |
| Orlando (MCO) |
| Phoenix (PHX) |
| Punta Cana (PUJ) |
