Similarly to many low-cost airlines, Frontier Airlines found its main market by flying into smaller cities underserved by mainstream airlines.
Especially early after launch, airlines will generally not fly out of the main airport in a major city due to the significantly higher costs for everything from landing fees to gate slots; saving on this is what has traditionally allowed low-cost airlines to seduce customers with lower fares.
Founded in 1994 by former United Airlines pilot Rick Brown and his wife and business partner, Frontier entered New York’s JFK Airport in June 2024 as part of its then-efforts to expand its network and offer more premium routes…