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Frontier Airlines Adds Nonstop Denver-Rockford Service; Offers Double EarlyReturns® Miles Systemwide in September

Dépèche transmise le 11 juillet 2011 par Business Wire

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Frontier Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:RJET), today announced plans to add nonstop service between Denver (DEN) and Rockford, Ill. (RFD) to its route map.

“We're very happy to add Rockford to the growing list of mid-sized cities getting the full benefits of Frontier's low-fare, high-value service”

Additionally, members of Frontier’s EarlyReturns frequent flyer program can earn double miles for every qualifying trip they take systemwide throughout September. For details and to register, visit FrontierAirlines.com/memberoffers.

The carrier also extended its selling schedule through March 18, 2012, which includes the resumption of its nonstop seasonal service between Denver and both Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Mexico (ZIH) and Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR).

Denver-Rockford nonstop service will operate three days each week beginning Dec. 15, 2011. Service will be provided on 138-seat Airbus 319 aircraft, which feature available STRETCH seating with up to 5 inches of additional legroom and 24 channels of DirecTV^® at every seat. Frontier will be the only airline offering nonstop service on the new route.

“We're very happy to add Rockford to the growing list of mid-sized cities getting the full benefits of Frontier's low-fare, high-value service,” said Daniel Shurz, vice president of strategy and planning for Frontier.

“We are thrilled Frontier Airlines has added nonstop service between Rockford and Denver,” said Amy Ott, interim executive director of Chicago Rockford International Airport. “Frontier is a great fit for the Chicago Rockford International Airport; as a team we will offer passengers a low-cost, hassle-free travel experience.”

Introductory fares begin at $99 each way for the new Denver-Rockford nonstop service. The fares are available at FrontierAirlines.com/introfares through Sept. 30, 2011 for travel through March 18, 2012.

For more information or to purchase a Frontier flight, visit FrontierAirlines.com.

Terms and Conditions for Double Miles Offer

This promotion is open to all EarlyReturns members who register for the promotion prior to qualifying flight activity. Members must register online at FrontierAirlines.com, using promo code DBLER. Bonus mileage offer is valid for all qualifying Frontier Airlines flights systemwide, September 1 through September 30, 2011. Members must fly on published fare tickets and request to earn EarlyReturns miles to qualify for the promotion. Classic or Classic Plus fares will also earn double miles on the base flight miles flown. This promotion may not be combined with any other mileage promotion and is offered in conjunction with all program rules and procedures. Additional restrictions may apply. Frontier Airlines is the final authority on the interpretation of these rules.

Terms and Conditions for Denver-Rockford Nonstop Introductory Fares

Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time, September 30, 2011. Fares shown are each way for travel December 15, 2011 through March 18, 2011. A 14-day advance purchase is required. Seats are limited at these fares and certain flights and/or days of travel may be unavailable, especially during busy travel periods. Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable, but may be reissued for up to a $50 change fee (depending on the fare type purchased) as well as a possible fare increase to a non-promotional fare type. Previously purchased tickets may not be exchanged for these special fare tickets. Flight segment(s) must be cancelled prior to scheduled departure time or the ticket(s) and all monies will be forfeited.

Fares shown reflect purchase at FrontierAirlines.com. Tickets purchased on Frontier’s website must be paid for at the time the reservation is made. Depending on the fare type purchased, a $20 fee may be charged each way for the first and for the second pieces of checked baggage. Fares do not include passenger facility fees of up to $9 each way, the September 11th Security Fee of up to $5 each way, or fees of $3.70 per segment (one takeoff/one landing), and are subject to change without notice.

Some markets do not offer daily connections. Due to schedule changes, markets may not connect throughout the valid travel period. Denver-Rockford nonstop service begins December 15, 2011.

Flights are operated by Frontier Airlines, Republic Airlines or Chautauqua Airlines. Fares and schedules are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply.

About Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines is a wholly owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RJET), an airline holding company that also owns Chautauqua Airlines, Republic Airlines and Shuttle America. Currently in its 18^th year of operations, Frontier employs more than 5,500 aviation professionals and operates more than 500 daily flights from its hubs at Denver International Airport, Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport and Kansas City International Airport. Frontier offers service to more than 80 destinations in the United States, Mexico and Costa Rica.

For in-depth information on Frontier Airlines and to book tickets, visit FrontierAirlines.com.