HOUSTON, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Avelo Airlines announced today the launch of Stretch and Stretch+, two new seating upgrade options to provide Customers with more personal space and a more comfortable travel experience. Customers who purchase Stretch+ will be seated in a row where the middle seat is left intentionally unoccupied. Avelo also offers Standard seating and Stretch seating, offering extra legroom.
The Stretch and Stretch+ options will be available for an additional fee on all Avelo flights beginning September 3, 2025. Customers can purchase these upgrade options now at AveloAir.com for travel on or after that date.
Avelo Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Brian Davis said, “Stretch and Stretch+ reflects our commitment to giving travelers more choice and comfort while staying true to what sets us apart: convenient, reliable, and affordable service. We know comfort matters and this new option offers a better experience for those who want it, without changing the value our Customers expect from us.”
America’s Most Convenient Airline Avelo has unlocked a new era of convenience, choice, and competition by flying unserved routes to primarily underserved communities across the country. Most Avelo routes have at least one small, easy to use airport. This makes traveling with Avelo a smoother, easier and more enjoyable experience than contending with the crowds, congestion and long walks at larger airports.
Avelo offers a range of seating options. These include Standard, Stretch, and Stretch+ seating. Stretch provides extra legroom, with pitch ranging from 32 inches to over 36 inches. Stretch+ features a unique upgrade where the middle seat is blocked for added comfort and space. Customers can also purchase window and aisle seats in advance of their flight. In addition to advance seat assignments, Avelo offers several unbundled travel-enhancing options that give Customers the flexibility to pay only for what they value, including priority boarding, checked bags, carry-on overhead bags, and bringing a pet in the cabin.
Additionally, families can travel with ease knowing every child 14 and under will be automatically seated with an accompanying adult at no additional cost.
The private aviation provider is quickly approaching 30 aircraft under management
TAMPA, Fla., May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FlyUSA, a premier private aviation solutions provider and one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., announces the acquisition of TRYP Air Charter and its affiliated company, MySky Aviation Solutions. This expansion brings FlyUSA’s total aircraft under management from 24 to 28. The transaction also expands FlyUSA’s on-fleet aircraft available for charter from eight to a total of 12, a 50% increase in its charter fleet. Under this transition, FlyUSA is fully committed to ensuring that it is seamless for all clients, partners and staff.
FlyUSAโs Pilatus PC-12 aircraft
“We’ve known the TRYP team since we first started FlyUSA and they’ve been a great partner to work with, we are all excited about joining forces,” said Barry Shevlin, Co-Founder and CEO of FlyUSA. “This transaction results in FlyUSA becoming the largest and most active combined turboprop and light jet fleet in the state of Florida, if not the broader Southeast U.S. This partnership unlocks new opportunities for growth, but most importantly, delivers even greater value to those we serve. I could not be more excited having these two organizations join FlyUSA.”
Elliot Mintzer, Founder and CEO of MySky and TRYP, will join FlyUSA to manage its turboprop/PC-12 fleet. With 10+ years of specialized PC-12 experience and a priceless level of sales and marketing expertise, he will continue to share that knowledge as well as train and mentor pilots for the additional PC-12 aircraft coming onboard. Kyle Garren, TRYP’s VP of Charter/Logistics, will also join FlyUSA, boosting support and resources for the sales team.
“TRYP and MySky have always been a leading source of Pilatus PC-12 lift throughout the Southeast and the Bahamas,” Elliot Mintzer, Founder and CEO of MySky and TRYP, commented. “The innovative growth opportunities at FlyUSA for our owners and team is something we couldn’t pass up being a part of or be more excited about,” Mintzer added.
The announcement follows a record-breaking 2025 Q1 for FlyUSA, when it achieved $15 million in revenue driven by continued growth in its on-demand charter department. FlyUSA remains on track to meet its 2025 revenue goal of $70 million.
About FlyUSA FlyUSA, Inc. provides seamless, end-to-end private aviation solutions to clients across the United States. Founded by pilots and built on a commitment to safety, teamwork, growth, and doing the right thing, FlyUSA offers on-demand charter flights, the Ascend Club membership program, jet card options, and full-service aircraft acquisitions and management. Known for being personalized, easy to do business with, and highly responsive, FlyUSA is redefining private aviation through solutions that deliver an elevated, effortless experience. With a fleet of 28 managed aircraft and more than 1,500 clients and members nationwide, FlyUSA’s rapid growth earned a #45 ranking on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies.
SMYRNA, Tenn. and DANIA BEACH, Fla., May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Contour Airlines announced today a strategic partnership with Spirit Airlines that will increase connectivity to the national air transportation system and bring affordable travel options to underserved communities across the country. As the second largest carrier in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Essential Air Service (EAS) program, Contour currently serves 22 EAS cities throughout the continental United States. Spirit Airlines is committed to delivering the best value in the sky by offering an enhanced travel experience with flexible, affordable options.
Under the partnership, Contour will continue to perform under EAS contracts from the U.S. Department of Transportation, providing service to the major connecting hubs of its interline partners, American, United, and Alaska Airlines. Spirit will introduce service to major leisure destinations from a number of Contour’s EAS markets. Spirit and Contour’s partnership will significantly expand the utilization and reach of the airports served. Contour will provide ground handling support to Spirit at its EAS locations and will leverage its deep community relationships to cross-market Spirit flights.
By working with Contour, Spirit will offer travelers the opportunity to enjoy affordable and convenient ways to visit exciting leisure destinations at an unmatched value. Spirit’s low fares and nonstop flights will eliminate the need for long drives to larger airports. The partnership also highlights Contour’s commitment as a community stakeholder by increasing the scope and affordability of air travel in its EAS markets.
“EAS communities no longer need to choose between national connectivity and low fares. The combination of service from our two airlines is the best formula to grow passenger traffic in these underserved airports,” said Ben Munson, President of Contour.
“Our new partnership with Contour gives us an exciting opportunity to grow our network and explore low-cost entry into new markets that currently have limited service,” said John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning at Spirit Airlines. “We look forward to welcoming new Guests onboard and providing convenient connectivity in historically underserved regions through Spirit’s affordable, high-value service.”
The initial markets to be served under the partnership will be announced this summer.
Gol Transportes Aereos Boeing 737-8EH WL PR-GTA (msn 34474) GRU (Rodrigo Cozzato). Image: 930949.
Sรฃo Paulo, May 05, 2025 โ GOL Linhas Aรฉreas Inteligentes S.A. (B3: GOLL4) (โCompanyโ or โGOLโ), one of the leading airlines in Brazil, announces today the update of its financial projections in support of the Companyโs Chapter 11 exit debt financing process, as detailed in the presentation attached hereto as Annex I. The Company advises that the updated financial projections serves as an update to is GOL 5-Year Plan projections published on January 15, 2025. The enclosed updated financial projections set forth in the attached presentation incorporate the following updated actual and projected financial performances:
Actual Results for 2024:ย Include the actual financial results achieved during the 2024 fiscal year which serve as the basis for updating future yearsโ projections.
Updated Financial Guidance for 2025: Revision of estimates for the 2025 fiscal year, with Total Net Revenue forecasted to range between R$22.1 billion and R$22.7 billion and EBITDA between R$5.7 billion and R$5.9 billionยน.
Revenue Revisions through Q1 2026: Adjustments were made to revenue projections based on current booking trends and signed contracts, reflecting expected stronger demand through the first quarter of 2026.
Udates to the 2026 Bonds Creditors Agreement: Incorporation of the terms of the agreement reached with an ad hoc group of 2026 bondholders (the โAd Hoc Groupโ), pursuant to which the members of the Ad Hoc Group have made commitments to purchase $125 million of the Companyโs $1.9 billion of exit financing notes (โExit Debt Financingโ) in connection with a settlement of claims, as disclosed in the material fact dated May 2, 2025.
Exit Debt Financing Updates: Revised upward the expected coupon payable on the Exit Debt Financing and moved out the Company’s exit from the Chapter 11 process to early June 2025 from late April 2025.
Equity Financing Timeline and Clawback Clauses: Updated timing of projected receipt of up to $330 million of equity investments in GOL by strategic partners.ย Such investments are now assumed to occur within the first 180 days post emergence from the Chapter 11 case.ย The projections include an assumption that upon receipt of the full $330 million, up to $180 million will be used to prepay a portion of the Exit Debt Financing.
The financial projections detailed in the presentation attached hereto as Annex I are estimates based on the information currently available and the underlying assumptions set forth above are more fully described in the presentation. It should be noted that these projections do not constitute a performance promise and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the projections.
The Company also announces preliminary and unaudited financial information for the quarter ended March 2025. With the objective of assisting investors and analysts in understanding how GOL is approaching its short-term planning, the Company is sharing these metrics.
GOL expects an EBITDA ยฒ,ยณ margin for the quarter of ~27%, in line with the quarter ended in March 2024.
Passenger unit revenue (PRASK) for the first quarter is expected to be up approximately 5% year over year. For the quarter ended in March, GOL expects unit revenue (RASK) to increase approximately 6%).
1-As disclosed in the material fact dated March 28, 2025. 2-For comparison purposes, 1Q24 results were adjusted considering results of Sale Lease Back as non-recurring, unaudited. 3-Excluding non-recurring expenses of approximately R$370 million. 4-Cash, cash equivalents and accounts receivable.
Finally, GOL reiterates that, under the terms of the Plan, it will significantly reduce its indebtedness by converting into equity or extinguishing up to approximately US$1.7 billion of its pre-Chapter 11 funded debt and up to approximately US$850 million of other obligations. As such, considering that the conversion will be carried out based on the economic value of GOLโs shares prior to the conversion, in accordance with applicable law, a substantial dilution of GOLโs currently outstanding shares is expected (subject to shareholdersโ preemptive rights as provided under Brazilian law).
New exclusive non-stop route betweenย Montrealย andย Guadalajara
Extension ofย MontrealโMadridย service
MONTRรAL, May 5, 2025 /CNW/ – Air Transat, named the World’s Best Leisure Airline in 2024 by Skytrax, continues expanding its network with the addition of two new international routes to its winter 2025-2026 program. The airline is introducing an exclusive route between Montreal and Guadalajara (GDL) in Mexico and extending its service between Montreal and Madrid (MAD) in Spain to cover part of the winter season. Flights will be available for booking this week.
“The launch of these new routes reflects our commitment to offering a diversified network and effectively meeting currently underserved demand,” says Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat. “By targeting high-potential markets like Guadalajara and gradually making our European service available year-round, we are strengthening our position from Eastern Canada to the South and Europe, while maximizing our fleet’s operational efficiency. These are carefully curated routes that align with Air Transat’s DNA.”
Montreal โ Guadalajara: Discover Mexico Differently Starting December 13, 2025, travellers can fly non-stop from Montreal to Guadalajara, a cultural gem of Mexico. Offered twice weekly on Thursdays and Saturdays, this new route opens the door to an authentic and vibrant destination โ the birthplace of mariachi, tequila, and a thriving culinary scene. In addition to serving the needs of Quebec’s Mexican community, this service invites travellers to discover another side of Mexico.
Montreal โ Madrid: Spain in Winter Next winter, there will be no need to wait for the return of warm weather to enjoy the Spanish capital. Starting February 18, 2026, Air Transat will offer two flights per week between Montreal and Madrid on Wednesdays and Fridays, extending its summer route for the first time into the winter season. With its mild temperatures, lifestyle, and rich heritage, Madrid offers a refreshing European getaway at any time of year. This expansion is part of Air Transat’s strategy to reduce the seasonality of its transatlantic network by adding Madrid to its winter offerings for Spain, which already includes Malaga. Additionally, the airline offers seamless connectivity to several other key destinations in Spain through its interline partnership with Air Europa.
Also, it is worth noting that the joint venture with Porter Airlines allows travellers from across Canada to easily access Air Transat’s extensive network via connecting flights. This partnership ensures warm service and a high-quality travel experience with two Canadian airlines known for their friendliness and reliability.
Details of Air Transat’s full winter 2025-2026 program will be announced soon.
Air Canada Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 C-GELQ (msn 61235) IAD (Brian McDonough). Image: 961213.
Torontoย –ย Rio de Janeiro,ย Cartagena,ย Pointe-ร -Pitre,ย Guadalajara
Montrealย โย Santiago,ย Cartagena,ย Guatemala City
Quebec Cityย โ Fort-de-France
Halifaxย โย Nassau,ย Montego Bay
Ottawaโย Nassau,ย Montego Bay
Vancouverย โย Huatulco
MONTREAL, May 5, 2025 /CNW/ – Air Canada today announced its winter sun schedule, reflecting its largest network expansion to Latin America to date with 16 per cent more seat capacity over last winter. Highlights of the carrier’s exciting new services for the Winter 2025-26 season include new destinations to Rio de Janeiro, Cartagena, Guatemala City, and Guadalajara. As well, 13 new routes including to Santiago, Pointe-a-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Nassau, Montego Bay, and Huatulco are being introduced, along with additional frequencies to popular vacation destinations. In total, with over 55 daily flights and more than 80,000 seats weekly, Air Canada will offer the most comprehensive offering of any Canadian carrier flying to Latin America. All flights are now available for sale at aircanada.com, through Air Canada Contact Centres and via travel agents.
Air Canada today announced its winter sun schedule, reflecting its largest network expansion to Latin America to date with 16 per cent more seat capacity over last winter. (CNW Group/Air Canada)
“Air Canada is delivering on its New Frontiers strategy with the expansion of its Latin America presence this winter. We are excited to be adding Rio de Janeiro, Cartagena, Guatemala City and Guadalajara to our global network, and increasing service to Santiago with new flights from Montreal. Our Latin America winter schedule has been built to serve both Canadian and global Sixth Freedom connecting travellers, as well as capitalize on growing cargo opportunities,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, and President, Cargo at Air Canada.
“We are also very pleased to add new winter routes from Halifax, Quebec City, Ottawa and Vancouver, to the Bahamas, Jamaica, Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Mexico, and increase capacity to popular sun vacation destinations.”
“With the breadth and depth of Air Canada’s network, our upcoming winter schedule offers a multitude of travel options for customers wherever they are. Whether people are connecting from Europe to Santiago, Guatemala and Guadalajara, Canadians looking to visit sunny climates, or travellers interested in exploring new adventures anywhere on the six continents we fly to, customers can plan and book their winter travels now. We look forward to welcoming you onboard our flights,” concluded Mr. Galardo.
Air Canada’s new South America routes:
Flight
From
To
Depart
Arrive
Days of Operation
Season
AC84
Toronto (YYZ)
Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
23:30
10:45 +1 day
Tue, Thu, Sat
Dec. 4, 2025 – Mar. 28, 2026
AC85
Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
Toronto (YYZ)
21:30
07:00 +1 day
Wed, Fri, Sun
Dec. 5, 2025 – Mar. 29, 2026
AC936
Toronto (YYZ)
Cartagena (CTG)
08:15
13:40
Sat
Dec. 20, 2025 โ Apr. 11, 2026
AC937
Cartagena (CTG)
Toronto (YYZ)
14:40
20:25
Sat
Dec. 20, 2025 โ Apr. 11, 2026
AC52
Montreal (YUL)
Santiago (SCL)
17:50
07:00 +1 day
Tue, Thu, Sat
Dec. 16, 2025 โ Feb. 27, 2026
AC53
Santiago (SCL)
Montreal (YUL)
08:35
17:45
Wed, Fri, Sun
Dec. 17, 2025 โ Feb. 28, 2026
AC1388
Montreal (YUL)
Cartagena (CTG)
08:15
14:00
Sat
Dec. 20, 2025 โ Apr. 11, 2026
AC1389
Cartagena (CTG)
Montreal (YUL)
15:00
20:25
Sat
Dec. 20, 2025 โ Apr. 11, 2026
Marcelo Freixo, President of Embratur – Brazilian Tourism Board, said, “Rio de Janeiro is one of those unique places in the world where you can go hiking, swim in the ocean, experience the rich Afro-Brazilian culture, admire breathtaking landscapes, and enjoy an authentic and diverse gastronomy. The relaunch of this route meets a growing demand from Canadian travellers for genuine and sustainable experiences. That is why we remain committed to working in partnership to strengthen this and many other connections between Brazil and Canada.”
Air Canada’s new Central America, Caribbean and Mexico routes:
Flight
From
To
Depart
Arrive
Days of Operation
Season
AC1368
Montreal (YUL)
Guatemala City (GUA)
17:35
22:30
Thu, Sat
Oct. 2, 2025 โ April 25, 2026
AC1369
Guatemala City (GUA)
Montreal (YUL)
10:50
16:50
Fri, Sun
Oct. 3, 2025 โ April 26, 2026
AC960
Quebec (YQB)
Fort-de- France (FDF)
09:35
15:45
Sun
Dec. 7, 2025 โ Apr. 26, 2026
AC961
Fort-de- France (FDF)
Quebec (YQB)
16:45
21:20
Sun
Dec. 7, 2025 โ Apr. 26, 2026
AC946
Toronto (YYZ)
Pointe-ร -Pitre (PTP)
08:15
14:10
Sat
Dec. 20, 2025 โ Apr. 11, 2026
AC953
Pointe-ร - Pitre (PTP)
Toronto (YYZ)
15:10
19:40
Sat
Dec. 20, 2025 โ Apr. 11, 2026
AC1360
Toronto (YYZ)
Guadalajara (GDL)
16:45
21:10
Tue, Thu, Sat
Nov. 04, 2025 โ Apr. 28, 2026
AC1361
Guadalajara (GDL)
Toronto (YYZ)
08:30
14:05
Wed, Fri, Sun
Nov. 05, 2025 โ Apr. 29, 2026
AC1270
Ottawa (YOW)
Nassau (NAS)
07:15
11:05
Fri
Dec. 5, 2025 โ Apr. 10, 2026
AC1271
Nassau (NAS)
Ottawa (YOW)
12:15
15:40
Fri
Dec. 5, 2025 โ Apr. 10, 2026
AC1274
Ottawa (YOW)
Montego Bay (MBJ)
08:30
13:15
Sun
Dec. 7, 2025 โ Apr. 12, 2026
AC1275
Montego Bay (MBJ)
Ottawa (YOW)
14:25
18:40
Sun
Dec. 7, 2025 โ Apr. 12, 2026
AC1290
Halifax (YHZ)
Nassau (NAS)
17:10
20:20
Fri
Dec. 5, 2025 โ Apr. 10, 2026
AC1289
Nassau (NAS)
Halifax (YHZ)
21:20
02:00 +1 day
Fri
Dec. 5, 2025 โ Apr. 10, 2026
AC1278
Halifax (YHZ)
Montego Bay (MBJ)
09:25
13:30
Thu
Dec. 4, 2025 โ Apr. 9, 2026
AC1279
Montego Bay (MBJ)
Halifax (YHZ)
14:30
20:00
Thu
Dec. 4, 2025 โ Apr. 9, 2026
AC980
Vancouver (YVR)
Huatulco (HUX)
08:30
16:35
Sun
Dec. 7, 2025 โ Apr. 12, 2026
AC981
Huatulco (HUX)
Vancouver (YVR)
17:35
22:15
Sun
Dec. 7, 2025 โ Apr. 12, 2026
Additional capacity:
Route
Increase during peak periods
Toronto โ Los Cabos
2 additional weekly flights; up to daily flights
Toronto – Nassau
5 additional weekly flights; up to 12 weekly flights
SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SKY Leasing (“SKY”), a leading aviation investment manager, and JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced that SKY has acquired JetBlue Ventures, JetBlue’s venture capital subsidiary. This transaction will usher in the next era of growth for JetBlue Ventures, with expanded opportunities to support founders and scale game-changing technologies by leveraging SKY’s deep industry relationships, global reach, and access to capital. JetBlue will continue to serve as a strategic partner to JetBlue Ventures and its portfolio companies.
“We are thrilled to welcome JetBlue Ventures into the SKY family,” said Matthew Crawford, Co-Chief Investment Officer at SKY. “Through our aviation partnerships around the world, we are witnessing firsthand the rapid advancements and innovations in the travel industry, and as a long-term partner to JetBlue, we have consistently admired JetBlue Ventures’ track record of nurturing these groundbreaking technologies. This transaction is a natural evolution of our partnership and will provide us, our investors, and our global aviation partners with direct access to the cutting-edge innovations and technologies shaping the future of travel.”
“We founded JetBlue Ventures to invest in, incubate, and partner with early-stage startups that would shape the future of travel, and by all measures it’s been an incredible success,” said Joanna Geraghty, chief executive officer, JetBlue. “As we look at the needs of our airline today, we are fully focused on our JetForward strategy to get JetBlue back to profitability and set us up for long-term success as we compete against the legacy carriers. This transaction enables us to focus on our core airline operations, while maintaining our access to the innovations and opportunities of current and future portfolio companies through our ongoing strategic partnership with JetBlue Ventures.”
Since its founding in 2016, JetBlue Ventures has invested in 55 early-stage startups and made over 40 follow-on investments, resulting in eight exits in the form of acquisitions and public offerings. The JetBlue Ventures team, which will continue to be led by Amy Burr, will remain focused on investing in emerging enterprise technology and frontier tech solutions across the travel and transportation ecosystem.
JetBlue Ventures will continue to manage all current and future investments, with JetBlue continuing to hold positions in all existing portfolio companies. The JetBlue Ventures brand will remain as part of a brand licensing agreement with JetBlue. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Fast developing Uzbek carrier Air Samarkand has operated its latest international scheduled service, to the Israeli capital of Tel Aviv, and already announced a doubling of weekly capacity from July to meet surging customer demand.
The new weekly service operated for a first time yesterday (Sunday) with a modern Air Samarkand Airbus A330 aircraft and will continue every Sunday. The first flight departed from Samarkand in Uzbekistan on schedule at 06:00 am and arrived in Tel Aviv five and a half hours later, at 09:25 am local time. The return service departed from Tel Aviv at 11:20 am, arriving back in the historic city of Samarkand at 18:40 pm local time.
Passengers on these inaugural services were treated to a traditional welcome at both airports and were also presented with special gifts and treats.
Given high levels of passenger demand, Air Samarkand used the inaugural service to announce a doubling of route capacity starting from July, with a second return to be operated on every Thursday. Services will be operated by Airbus 330 (with 313 seats) or Airbus A321 (194 seats) aircraft according to load factors.
“The opening of regular flights to Tel Aviv represents an important step in the development of ties between Uzbekistan and Israel,โ said Zafar Butayev, CEO of Air Samarkand. โWe are seeing steady interest in this route from tourist, pilgrim and business travellers, and are delighted to confirm a second service starting from July. This will meet growing demand for a convenient and competitive direct service that links our two culturally rich cities and represents another important step forward in the expansion of the Air Samarkand route network,” he said.
These latest developments coincide with recent initiatives to strengthen the cooperation between Uzbekistan and Israel across trade, migration, and other social and economic spheres.
Located on the Mediterranean Sea coast, Tel Aviv is known for its picturesque beaches, modern architecture and rich cultural life. Tel Aviv serves as a gateway to Israel’s holy sites, including Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Nazareth, making it an attractive destination for believers of various faiths. In addition, the city offers a variety of opportunities for shopping, gastronomic discoveries and participation in cultural events.
For travellers from Israel, the new flight provides convenient access to Samarkand, the historical centre of the Great Silk Road and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The growing economy of Uzbekistan is also of significant interest to Israeli investors and businesses, with the launch of services delivering a huge boost to direct business travel.
Tel Aviv is the latest part of Air Samarkand’s strategy to expand its international route network. In 2025, the airline plans to increase the frequency of services to key destinations and add new international city destinations. It continues to develop its fleet by investing in modern aircraft and improving customer service to strengthen its position in the Central Asian market.
In 2024 Air Samarkand began its first scheduled services in March to the Turkish capital of Istanbul, and subsequently opened destinations to Abu Dhabi and Al Ain in the UAE, the religious Saudi cities of Jeddah and Medina, the tourism hot-spots of Nha Trang and Phรบ Quแปc in Vietnam, and Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt from both Samarkand and Tashkent.
Air Samarkand has also operated charter flights to the cities of Batumi, Delhi, Dhaka, Dubai, Islamabad, Tbilisi and other cities. The most popular destination was Jeddah, with Air Samarkand operating flights from five cities in Uzbekistan (departing from Samarkand, Bukhara, Fergana, Namangan and Termez), while services to Egypt, Vietnam and Turkey have also been in high demand.
Samarkand is a cultural gem of Central Asia and an important transit hub on the historic Silk Road, which is now taking on a new meaning and understanding as visitor numbers soar. The city of Samarkand is actively modernizing, offering international tourists a unique combination of historical sights and modern infrastructure, with Air Samarkand committed to supporting the development of tourism in city and the wider region.
DENVER, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ULCC), parent company of Frontier Airlines, Inc., today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2025.
Frontier Airlines (2nd) Airbus A321-271NX WL N631FR (msn 11694) (Pearl, the Spotted Eagle Ray) ONT (Michael B. Ing). Image: 964747.
Highlights:
Total operating revenues wereย $912 million, a record for any first quarter in Frontier’s history, 5 percent higher than the comparable 2024 quarter
Revenue per available seat mile (“RASM”) wasย 9.17 cents, roughly flat to the comparable 2024 quarter
Cost per available seat mile (“CASM”) wasย 9.63 cents, 1 percent above the comparable 2024 quarter, including fuel expense at an average cost ofย $2.55ย per gallon and total operating expenses ofย $958 million, orย $720 millionย excluding fuel (a non-GAAP measure)
Pre-tax loss wasย $40 million; net loss wasย $43 million, orย $(0.19)ย per share
Ended the quarter withย $889 millionย of total liquidity
Took delivery of four A321neo aircraft and two spare aircraft engines during the first quarter
82 percent of Frontier’s fleet was comprised of the highly fuel-efficient A320neo family aircraft at quarter end, the highest percentage of all major U.S. carriers
Generated a record 107 available seat miles (“ASMs”) per gallon, reaffirming Frontier’s position as “America’s Greenest Airline” as measured by fuel efficiency (ASMs per fuel gallon consumed during the first quarter, compared to all other major U.S. carriers)
Received the Diamond Award of Excellence for 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration’s most distinguished honor in recognition of Aircraft Maintenance Technicians and employers for their commitment to maintenance training and safety
Launched 17 new routes which expanded service acrossย the United Statesย and theย Caribbean, including Frontier’s return to Tucson, Reno, andย Antigua and Barbuda, and non-stop service fromย New York’sย JFK toย Miami
Announced 22 new routes launching in the spring, including first-ever service atย Seattle’sย Paine Field International Airport and Gregorio Luperรณn International Airport inย Puerto Plata,ย Dominican Republic, the latter of which continues Frontier’s rapid growth across theย Caribbean
“First quarter results reflect softer travel demand primarily during March, with current booking trends suggesting demand for May and early summer travel has now stabilized,” commented Barry Biffle, Chief Executive Officer. “The significant investments we’ve made in our revenue and network initiatives over the past year, combined with our industry leading cost advantage, position us to offer more low fares to more people in more places. One key example is our Economy bundle which we believe provides more relative value than other competing low fares.”
Mr. Biffle continued, “We are targeting a return to profitability in the second half of the year supported by moderating industry capacity, the leverage from our commercial investments and continued close management of the elements of the business we can control, including capacity optimization and aggressive cost and capital expenditure management. I’m extremely proud of Team Frontier for their contributions throughout the quarter and I’m confident we have the best talent in the industry to work through this environment.”
First Quarter 2025 Select Financial Highlights
The following is a summary of first quarter select financial results, including both GAAP and adjusted (non-GAAP) metrics. Refer to “Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Information” in the appendix of this release.
(unaudited, in millions, except for percentages and per share data)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2025
2024
As Reported (GAAP)
Adjusted(Non-GAAP)
As Reported (GAAP)
Adjusted(Non-GAAP)
Total operating revenues
$ 912
$ 912
$ 865
$ 865
Total operating expenses
$ 958
$ 958
$ 896
$ 896
Pre-tax income (loss)
$ (40)
$ (40)
$ (24)
$ (24)
Pre-tax income (loss) margin
(4.4) %
(4.4) %
(2.8) %
(2.8) %
Net income (loss)
$ (43)
$ (43)
$ (26)
$ (21)
Earnings per share, diluted
$ (0.19)
$ (0.19)
$ (0.12)
$ (0.09)
Revenue Performance
Total operating revenue for the first quarter of 2025 was $912 million, a record for any first quarter in Frontier’s history, 5 percent higher on capacity growth of 5 percent, both compared to the corresponding 2024 quarter. Revenue growth was lower than expected due largely to softer demand in March, resulting in fare discounting and promotions across the industry.
RASM was 9.17 cents, roughly flat to the corresponding 2024 quarter, supported by recent investments in broad revenue and network initiatives notwithstanding constrained domestic consumer travel demand during the quarter due largely to macroeconomic uncertainty.
Enplanements and departures increased 12 percent and 6 percent, respectively, on an average stage length of 925 miles, a 3 percent decrease compared to the corresponding 2024 quarter. Total revenue per passenger was $116, 6 percent lower than the corresponding 2024 quarter, and flown load factor was approximately 2 percentage points higher at 74.9 percent.
Cost Performance
Total operating expenses were $958 million in the first quarter of 2025, comprised of $238 million of fuel expenses at an average cost of $2.55 per gallon, and $720 million of operating expenses (excluding fuel), a non-GAAP measure.
CASM was 9.63 cents in the first quarter of 2025, 1 percent higher than the comparable 2024 quarter. CASM (excluding fuel), a non-GAAP measure, was 7.24 cents, 8 percent higher than the 2024 quarter. The increase was due primarily to an 8 percent reduction in average daily aircraft utilization resulting from the Company’s disciplined capacity deployment, a 3 percent decrease in the average stage length, higher station costs, fleet growth and lower sale-leaseback gains primarily resulting from the timing of aircraft deliveries. These items were partially offset by a reduction in fleet-related costs tied to the extension of certain aircraft leases.
Earnings
Pre-tax loss was $40 million for the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a pre-tax loss margin of 4.4 percent.
Net loss was $43 million for the first quarter of 2025, inclusive of $3 million in income tax expense primarily relating to a non-cash valuation allowance against deferred tax assets. The net operating losses subject to a valuation allowance generally do not expire and may be used to offset future taxable income, at which time any related valuation allowance would be released.
Loss per share for the first quarter of 2025 was $0.19 based on approximately 227 million weighted-average shares outstanding in the quarter.
Liquidity
Total liquidity as of March 31, 2025 was $889 million, consisting of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $684 million and $205 million of availability from the Company’s undrawn revolving credit facility.
Fleet
As of March 31, 2025, Frontier had a fleet of 163 Airbus single-aisle aircraft, as scheduled below, all financed through operating leases that expire between 2025 and 2037.
Equipment
Quantity
Seats
A320neo
82
186
A320ceo
8
180 – 186
A321ceo
21
230
A321neo
52
240
Total fleet
163
Frontier took delivery of four A321neo aircraft and two spare aircraft engines during the first quarter of 2025. As of March 31, 2025, the Company had commitments for an additional 183 aircraft to be delivered through 2031, including purchase commitments for 27 A320neo aircraft and 156 A321neo aircraft, representing approximately 85 percent of future committed deliveries. The Company has secured sale-leaseback financing commitments for expected deliveries through 2025 and approximately 40 percent of expected deliveries in 2026.
As of March 31, 2025, 82 percent of Company’s fleet was comprised of the highly fuel-efficient A320neo family aircraft, the highest percentage of all major U.S. carriers. The A321neo is expected to continue to unlock meaningful scale efficiencies by way of fuel savings and higher average seats per departure.
Frontier is “America’s Greenest Airline” as measured by fuel efficiency (ASMs per fuel gallon consumed during the first quarter compared to all other major U.S. carriers). During the first quarter of 2025, Frontier generated a record 107 ASMs per gallon, 1 percent higher than the comparable 2024 quarter.
Forward Guidance
The guidance provided below is based on the Company’s current estimates and is not a guarantee of future performance. This guidance is subject to significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including the risk factors discussed in the Company’s reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Frontier undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements or estimates, except as required by applicable law. Further, this guidance excludes special items and the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP measures because such amounts cannot be determined at this time.
The Company’s second quarter adjusted (non-GAAP) loss per share guidance, as noted below, largely reflects softer travel demand in April and the normal lead time to align costs with capacity reductions. Current booking trends suggest demand for May and early summer travel has now stabilized, supported by Frontier’s investments in revenue and network enhancements alongside capacity reductions by the Company and other domestic carriers.
The Company continues to focus on controlling the elements of the business it can control, including, but not limited to, optimization of capacity and related costs, and capital spending. The Company has therefore reduced planned capacity for both the second quarter and the balance of 2025 to be down low single digits on a percentage basis compared to the corresponding prior-year period, with adjustments focused on off-peak days of the week. The Company will closely monitor the demand environment and make any further adjustments to capacity and related costs, as appropriate.
The Company will not provide full-year 2025 adjusted EPS guidance given the uncertainty in the demand outlook for the balance of the year.
Second Quarter
2025
Adjusted (non-GAAP) loss per share(a)(b)(c)
$(0.23) to $(0.37)
(a)
Includes guidance on certain non-GAAP measures which excludes, among other things, special items. The Company is unable to reconcile these forward-looking projections to GAAP as the nature or amount of such special items cannot be determined at this time.
(b)
Based on the blended jet fuel curve on April 29, 2025, resulting in an average fuel cost (including fuel taxes and into-plane costs) of $2.38 per gallon and approximately $2.30 per gallon for the second quarter and the remainder of 2025, respectively.
(c)
Based on estimated weighted average shares outstanding of 228 million shares in the second quarter 2025 and a projected tax expense provision in the range of $2 million to $5 million due to the expected recognition of a non-cash valuation allowance. The Company’s second quarter actual tax expense may be impacted by varying factors which may include, but are not limited to, the composition of items of income and expense recognized in the respective periods, including the amount of non-deductible or other similar items, the treatment of deferred tax assets and related valuation allowances.
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call to discuss first quarter 2025 results today, May 1, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (USA). Investors may listen to a live, listen-only webcast available on the investor relations section of the Company’s website at https://ir.flyfrontier.com/news-and-events/events. The call will also be archived and available for at least 90 days on the investor relations section of the Company’s website.
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