Aircastle Limited announced today that it has delivered the final two of four Airbus A320neo aircraft to Frontier Airlines, Inc. this week.

These aircraft are equipped with CFM Leap engines containing the latest fuel efficient-low emissions technology.

All four deliveries were made from Airbus’ final assembly plant in Mobile, Alabama.

Frontier Airlines has joined United Airlines in requiring vaccine shots for its employees:

Frontier Airlines, a leader in health measures throughout the pandemic, today announced a policy for all direct employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 1, 2021. The latest action comes as COVID-19 cases – specifically of the Delta variant – have rapidly increased throughout the U.S.

“As we continue to watch the rapid increase of new COVID-19 cases across the United States caused by the Delta variant, I am concerned for the well-being of our team members, their families and friends,” said Barry Biffle, president and CEO, Frontier Airlines. “Safety is of the utmost importance at Frontier and we need to take every step possible for us to keep our teams safe, protect the operation and protect our passengers. The time has come to do what we can to help put an end to COVID-19.”

Frontier employees that choose not to or are unable to get vaccinated will be asked to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test on a regular basis. Frontier recognizes the value its union leaders provide and invites them to work with airline leadership to establish testing protocols that work for employees, their health and the overall safety of the workforce.

Frontier has been at the forefront of health safety throughout the pandemic and implemented an employee mask requirement in April 2020, followed by a requirement that all passengers wear masks less than a month later. Additionally, in early 2020, the airline enhanced onboard cleaning utilizing fogging technology and added a health acknowledgement affirming customers understand COVID-19 protocols and have not been recently exposed to the virus or experienced known symptoms. A vaccination policy is a clear next step for the airline as it remains committed to the health and safety of all passengers and crew members.

“The good news is that the vast majority of our employees have already taken this important step and have gotten vaccinated,” Biffle added. “I hope the step we’re announcing today will further increase the percentage of our workforce that’s fully vaccinated.”

Frontier Airlines is now warning that the Delta variant of COVID-19 is hurting demand.

The carrier noticed a softening of demand in the past week as the Delta variant is causing a new surge in infections and hospitals, especially in the Southeast including the prime tourist market of Florida.

The airline, as previously reported, reported net income of $19 million for the second quarter.

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Frontier Airlines has made this announcement:

Frontier Airlines is encouraging flyers to get vaccinated with an update to its popular Friends Fly Free program, now Friends With Vaccines Fly Free*, plus, the airline is enticing consumers to fly with an additional 10,000 bonus Miles** when booking by Aug. 31

Frontier is also offering a special 10,000 bonus miles promotion through its FRONTIER Miles frequent flyer program. A 10,000-mile bonus is enough miles for a one-way trip. For every two flights purchased between Aug. 4 and Aug.30, and flown between Aug. 4, 2021 and Dec. 31, 2021, customers are eligible to receive a bonus of 10,000 miles up to a maximum of 100,000 bonus miles in total. To be eligible, customers must register here and sign up for the Frontier Miles program. https://www.flyfrontier.com/myfrontier/frontier-miles

To take advantage of the Friends Fly Free offer, customers must book at flyfrontier.com or use Frontier’s mobile app. Tickets must be purchased by Aug. 9 and the offer is available for nonstop travel within the continental United States. The companion discount is valid with purchase of a full adult Discount Den℠ fare, for passengers traveling together on the same itinerary, and requires Discount Den fare club membership. More details here: https://www.flyfrontier.com/friends-fly-free/