Weekly Service Launching February 2025.
Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) is returning to Antigua and Barbuda next year with the launch of nonstop service from V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU) to Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU). The service, beginning February 15, 2025, will operate weekly.
“We can’t wait to make our return to Antigua and Barbuda, bringing our ultra-low cost travel back to this stunning Caribbean destination,” said Josh Flyr, vice president of network and operations design, Frontier Airlines. “We look forward to being an affordable and convenient travel partner for both local consumers looking to travel across the Caribbean, the United States, and beyond, and for tourists coming to visit the islands.”
Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation, and Investment, The Honorable Charles Fernandez, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Frontier Airlines back to Antigua and Barbuda. 2024 is well on its way to being an exceptional year for our destination, marked by phenomenal growth in tourism arrivals.”
“This additional service from Frontier, positions us strongly to continue this year’s record-breaking performance into 2025.”
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority CEO Colin C. James, in further emphasizing the importance of the service to the destination said, “At a time when demand for the destination is at an all-time high, Frontier’s return allows us to strengthen our regional connectivity and provide travelers with more options for travel to our twin-island paradise. We certainly look forward to a successful partnership.”
New service from V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU):
| SERVICE TO: | SERVICE START: | SERVICE FREQUENCY: |
| San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU)** | February 15, 2025 | 1x/week |
**Subject to government approval
Frontier Airlines has introduced sweeping changes to its product and customer service offerings, ushering in ‘The New Frontier’ for the airline. Underscoring its commitment to providing exceptional value and a superior travel experience, ‘The New Frontier’ provides more transparency through upfront pricing and options to meet various customers’ needs and budgets. Through no change or cancellation fees, a ‘For Less’ Price Guarantee, longer flight credit windows and more, America’s Greenest Airline is improving what customers can expect and delivering the best price for their travel needs.
Frontier now offers UpFront Plus, a new upgraded seating option with extra leg and elbow room in the first two rows of the aircraft. Customers in UpFront Plus will enjoy a window or aisle seat with extra legroom and a guaranteed empty middle seat.
Frontier continues to innovate with its industry-leading frequent flyer program, FRONTIER Miles, which allows customers to ‘Get It All For Less.’ Members earn miles quickly and get rewarded for each dollar spent on Frontier products. Miles accrue based on dollars spent with a standard 10X multiplier: $1 = 10 miles, with multipliers increasing at every elite level up to 20X. Elite status offers additional perks such as priority boarding, free seat selection, no change or cancel fees when changes are made seven days or more in advance of flight departure, and free bag(s) at Gold, Diamond, and Platinum levels. Like the airline, FRONTIER Miles is also family friendly, offering easy family pooling of miles making it simple for families to enjoy rewards together. Joining is free.
*About the Promotional Fare Offer:
Discount Den fares are only available at FlyFrontier.com to Discount Den members. Join Discount Den here! Fare(s) shown include all transportation fees, surcharges, and taxes, and are subject to change without notice until purchased. Seats are limited at these fares and certain flights and/or days of travel may be unavailable.
All reservations are non-refundable, except that refunds are allowed for reservations made 7 days (168 hours) or more prior to departure and provided that a refund request is made within 24 hours of initial reservation.
Changes or cancellations made to itineraries after the 24 hours will be subject to change fees, and any fare differential. Learn more about our change policy. Previously purchased tickets may not be exchanged for special fare tickets. Flight segments must be cancelled prior to scheduled departure time or the tickets and all amounts paid will be forfeited.
Additional travel services, such as baggage and advance seat assignments are available for purchase separately at an additional charge. In addition to these Terms & Conditions, please refer to Frontier Airline’s Contract of Carriage.
Frontier Airlines, Inc., a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ULCC), is committed to “Low Fares Done Right.” Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the Company operates 148 A320 family aircraft and has the largest A320neo family fleet in the U.S. The use of these aircraft, along with Frontier’s high-density seating configuration and weight-saving initiatives, have contributed to Frontier’s continued ability to be the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed. With nearly 200 new Airbus planes on order, Frontier will continue to grow to deliver on the mission of providing affordable travel across America and beyond.
ABOUT ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Antigua (pronounced An-tee’ga) and Barbuda (Bar-byew’da) is located in the heart of the Caribbean Sea. The twin-island paradise offers visitors two uniquely distinct experiences, ideal temperatures year-round, a rich history, vibrant culture, exhilarating excursions, award-winning resorts, mouth-watering cuisine and 365 stunning pink and white-sand beaches – one for every day of the year. The largest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands, Antigua comprises 108-square miles with rich history and spectacular topography that provides a variety of popular sightseeing opportunities. Nelson’s Dockyard, the only remaining example of a Georgian fort a listed UNESCO World Heritage site, is perhaps the most renowned landmark. Antigua’s tourism events calendar includes the Antigua and Barbuda Wellness Month, Run in Paradise, prestigious Antigua Sailing Week, Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week, Antigua and Barbuda Art Week and the annual Antigua Carnival; known as the Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival. Barbuda, Antigua’s smaller sister island, is the ultimate celebrity hideaway. The island lies 27 miles north-east of Antigua and is just a 15-minute plane ride away. Barbuda is known for its untouched 11-mile stretch of pink sand beach and as the home of the largest Frigate Bird Sanctuary in the Western Hemisphere. Find information on Antigua & Barbuda at: www.visitantiguabarbuda.com or follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/antiguabarbuda Facebook: www.facebook.com/antiguabarbuda; Instagram: www.instagram.com/AntiguaandBarbuda
SEEN IN MAIN IMAGE: Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Officials met with Frontier Airlines early this year – image courtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority
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