DENVER, Colo., May 13, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Dedicated to offering "Low Fares Done Right," Frontier Airlines today announced it will launch new ultra-low fare service at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) with nonstop flights to 14 destinations and introductory fares as low as $15* each way. Beginning Aug. 19, the ultra-low cost airline will offer nonstop flights to Atlanta, Charlotte, N.C., Orlando, Fla. Minneapolis/St. Paul, and Tampa, Fla. Service to Chicago-O'Hare, Cincinnati, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Las Vegas, Memphis, Tenn., Fort Myers, Fla,, St. Louis, and the St. Augustine/Jacksonville, Fla. area begins Sept. 8.
To introduce Frontier to the market, the airline is hosting a 12-hour, today-only sale with flights from IAD to any of the new cities for just $15* each way. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time, May 13, 2014, for travel through Nov. 19, 2014. Additional introductory fares as low as $39* will be available at FlyFrontier.com through May 17, 2014. Tickets may be purchased at FlyFrontier.com.
"Customers who fly Frontier from Dulles International Airport will love our jaw dropping prices and our friendly service. As well, we'll be using the convenient on-terminal Z gates" said Daniel Shurz, Frontier's senior vice president, commercial. "At Frontier, we are committed to offering customers Low Fares Done Right and that means offering choices and friendly service. Customers can easily choose what is important to them and optimize their travel experience for the comfort and value they seek."
"The addition of Frontier to the Dulles family represents a significant, positive development for passengers interested in additional low cost, domestic travel options to and from the National Capital region," said Jack Potter, President and CEO, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. "Today's announcement of service to 14 destinations coincides perfectly with the other amazing changes taking place at Dulles--enhanced parking options, spacious concourse makeovers and new food, beverage and retail options coming throughout the year. With the Washington area economy growing and the Metrorail Silver Line on the way, Dulles will continue to fill the expanding air travel needs for the region and these new options from Frontier will play an important role. We welcome Frontier aboard."
Customers traveling on Frontier's new routes from Washington Dulles will always find amazing low fares when booking on Frontier's website, FlyFrontier.com, where Frontier is committed to offering Low Fares Done Right. At FlyFrontier.com, customers can always choose from either of Frontier's fare options – Classic Plus or Economy. Classic Plus is a fully refundable fare that includes amenities like no change fees, a carry-on bag, one checked bag, and STRETCH seating. With Frontier's Economy fares, customers can pay our lowest fares and add-on the services they want – like selecting a seat assignment, a carry-on bag, and checked bags.
For customers who want to save even more money, they can join Frontier's Discount Den, an innovative new travel savings club. Members will receive $5 savings on Frontier's lowest carry-on and 1st checked bag prices as well as special deals via email. To sign up for the Frontier Discount Den, visit FlyFrontier.com/DiscountDen.
Following is the schedule for Frontier's new nonstop service from Dulles International Airport**:
Route: Atlanta
Effective: Aug. 19, 2014
Frequency: Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun
Aircraft: A320
Route: Charlotte
Effective: Aug. 20, 2014
Frequency: Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun
Aircraft: A320
Route: Chicago-O'Hare
Effective: Sept. 15, 2014
Frequency: Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat
Aircraft: A320
Route: Cincinnati
Effective: Sept. 8, 2014
Frequency: Mon/Thurs/Fri/Sun
Aircraft: A320
Route: Detroit
Effective: Sept. 8, 2014
Frequency: Mon/Tues/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun
Aircraft: A320
Route: Fort Lauderdale
Effective: Sept. 9, 2014
Frequency: Tues/Thurs/Sat/Sun
Aircraft: A320
Route: Fort Myers
Effective: Sept. 9, 2014
Frequency: Tues/Thurs/Fri/Sun
Aircraft: A320
Route: Las Vegas
Effective: Sept. 8, 2014
Frequency: Mon/Thurs/Fri/Sun
Aircraft: A320
Route: Memphis
Effective: Sept. 8, 2014
Frequency: Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun
Aircraft: A320
Route: Minneapolis/St. Paul
Effective: Aug. 20, 2014
Frequency: Mon/Tues/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun
Aircraft: A320
Route: Orlando
Effective: Aug. 19, 2014
Frequency: Daily
Aircraft: A320
Route: St. Augustine/Jacksonville area
Effective: Sept. 8, 2014
Frequency: Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs /Sat
Aircraft: A320
Route: St. Louis
Effective: Sept. 8, 2014
Frequency: Tues/Thurs/Sat
Aircraft: A319
Route: Tampa
Effective: Aug. 21, 2014
Frequency: Mon/Wed/Thurs/Sat
Aircraft: A320
Frontier's new service from Washington-Dulles will operate on 168-seat Airbus A320 aircraft that feature six rows of comfortable STRETCH seating with an additional five to seven inches of legroom, and the airline's SELECT seating product. Customers can choose the seating choice that's best for them when they book at Frontier's website, FlyFrontier.com, the only place a seat assignment is available at the time of booking.
For more information or to purchase a Frontier flight, visit FlyFrontier.com, where Frontier guarantees the best travel value for Frontier flights. Customers can sign up at FlyFrontier.com/email-alert receive special discounts and promotions only available to Frontier's email subscribers. Special offers are also available by following Frontier on Twitter at Twitter.com/FlyFrontier or by liking Frontier on Facebook at Facebook.com/FlyFrontier.
*All transportation fees and taxes included.
**Flight times vary by day of the week. Visit FlyFrontier.com for the full schedule.
Terms and Conditions for the 12 Hour Fare Sale
Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time, May 13, 2014. Fares are one way for domestic travel from start of service through November 19, 2014. Roundtrip purchase not required. Fares are valid from origin to destination only. Seats are limited at these fares and certain flights and/or days of travel may be unavailable. Depending on the fare type purchased, nonrefundable tickets may be transferred for a fee of up to $50, or reissued for alternate flights for a fee of up to $75, as well as a possible fare increase. The name change fee and itinerary change fee are not exclusive of each other. 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 reflect purchase at FlyFrontier.com. Tickets purchased at FlyFrontier.com or by calling Frontier's reservations centers must be paid for at the time the reservation is made, but may be cancelled for a full refund without penalty up to 24 hours after the time of purchase. Additional fees such as baggage fees, and advance seat assignment fees may apply. Fares shown include all transportation fees, surcharges and taxes, and are subject to change without notice.
Some markets do not offer daily connections. Schedules are subject to change without notice.
Flights are operated by Frontier Airlines. Some flights may require a connection. Other restrictions may apply.
About Frontier Airlines
Currently in its 20th year of operations, Frontier offers ultra-low fares with customer choices to more than 75 destinations in the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. The airline employs more than 3,800 aviation professionals, operating from its primary hub at Denver International Airport. For in-depth information on Frontier Airlines and to book tickets, visit FlyFrontier.com.
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