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Indigo Partners’ statement on the progress of its acquisition of Frontier Airlines

Indigo Partners (Phoenix) has issued this statement regarding the progress of its acquisition of Frontier Airlines (2nd) (Denver):

“Good progress has been made on all fronts as we work to satisfy conditions to close Indigo Partners’ previously announced acquisition of Frontier Airlines from Republic Airways Holdings.

  • “We are pleased to note in this regard that a tentative agreement has been reached with FAPAInvest on commercial matters.
  • “While progress has been made, no agreement has been reached with Barclaycard about an extension of its credit card and associated line of credit.
  • “We continue to work with the Association of Flight Attendants and we believe all sides recognize the importance of an agreement to both the AFA membership and to Frontier.

“We remain hopeful that remaining conditions to closing can be achieved in the next few days.”

Indigo Partners is a private equity firm established by W. A. Franke in 2003 to pursue acquisitions and strategic investments in the air transportation and related industries. The firm was a significant investor in Tiger Airways based in Singapore and Spirit Airlines based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and maintains lead investments in Wizz Air Holdings, Plc, a ULCC with multiple bases in Central and Eastern Europe and Volaris Airlines, a ULCC based in Mexico City.

Copyright Photo: Tony Storck/AirlinersGallery.com. Frontier Airlines’ Airbus A319-111 N908FR (msn 1759) (Blue Heron) lands in Las Vegas.

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Frontier Airlines gives up on Denver-South Bend service

Frontier Airlines (2nd) (Denver) continues to tweak its route map, dropping city pairs that do not make money and starting new routes in the hope they will. The company is ending service to South Bend, Indiana from its Denver hub. The last flight will be on September 9. Frontier added SBN in October but the DEN-SBN route failed to attract enough customers.

Read the full story from the South Bend Tribune: CLICK HERE

Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum/AirlinersGallery.com. Airbus A319-111 N908FR (msn 1759) in the Blue Heron motif, arrives in Las Vegas.

Frontier Airlines (2nd): AG Slide Show

Frontier Airlines to allow small pets in the cabin

Frontier Airlines (2nd) (Denver) announced that customers can now travel with their small pets in the cabin of the aircraft for a $75 each-way pet fare. The new in-cabin pet policy applies to small dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters or small household birds. All pets must fit into a carrier that fits under the airplane seat and they must have proper health documentation in order to fly.

In addition to allowing small pets in the cabin, Frontier also accommodates larger pets as checked baggage. Pets weighing more than 20 pounds, who do not fit the pets-in-cabin requirements, may be checked for a $150 fee.

Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum. Since Frontier’s brand involves a lot friendly (and talking) animals, it is only appropriate the company would have this new policy. Frontier’s Airbus A319-111 N908FR (msn 1759) with “Holly” (the Blue Heron) on the tail arrives at Las Vegas.