Frontier Airlines to expand in DFW with more jobs, flights

DALLAS — It’s even busy on a Thursday afternoon throughout check-in at Frontier Airlines at DFW Airport. Now, the low cost airline hopes to get even more of what you are promoting. 

Frontier officers like president and CEO Barry Biffle consider due to what’s taking place in DFW, it is time to expand with out query.

“The answer is simple,” mentioned Biffle, “Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is growing considerably. You’re adding 100,000 people per year.”

Next 12 months, Frontier is including individuals, too.

In the spring of 2023, Frontier will add 120 new pilots, 220 flight attendants and pay out $78 million in wages, all to individuals working in the DFW space.

“Being a part of the community and doing what we can to add to the economic activity here is really important,” mentioned Biffle.

Nonstop flights and cheaper airline tickets are on the high of the listing for a lot of vacationers. Saving cash is nice, however journey agent Steve Cosgrove at Dynamic Travel & Cruises all the time warns his prospects.

Especially since now that the pandemic is behind us, so many households at the moment are planning more holidays they’ve missed out on or who’re simply prepared to take pleasure in touring once more.

“They’re looking for low-cost options,” mentioned Cosgrove.

Adding airline locations is a plus for journey brokers like Cosgrove. Since air journey has elevated, more choices will assist him assist his prospects prepared to change airways for only one cause.

This vacation season, airline ticket prices are up as a lot as 25% throughout the board. Cosgrove has helped vacationers discover higher offers in some instances, even when it means altering their airline plans.

“They will change for a dollar,” mentioned Cosgrove, “You know, and as a travel agent, some of the things we have to stress to people that it’s not all about price. You know, you don’t want the cheapest hotel in Vegas. They rent by the hour.”

By Spring 2023, Frontier will compete for what you are promoting with new nonstop flights to locations like California, New York and even Jamaica — a plus for journey brokers trying to find nonstop flights.  

“A lot of times, you can’t find seats on a nonstop flight. So, you’ve got to go through Miami or something like that. So that’s good news,” mentioned Cosgrove.