Frontier Airlines this week announced a new unlimited flight pass: for a flat fee of $399 per person, travelers can buy access to an all-you-can-fly fare.
The GoWild! Summer Pass, which applies to any domestic or international destination Frontier serves, offers significant savings to customers. The $399 pass is a limited-time introductory offer available only through flyfrontier.com for an unlimited number of flights between 02 May and 30 September 2023.
The announcement is welcome news for budget travelers as they face yet another summer of high gas prices and rising airfares.
According to the Denver-based airline’s website, customers wishing to utilize the pass can book and confirm domestic travel the day before departure. Customers can book and confirm their flight for international travel ten days before departure. It is ideal for business travelers and vacationers alike, who can easily book one-way weekend trips to visit friends and family, spur-of-the-moment trips to take a break from the office, or longer trips with multiple stops.
“Everyone loves summer vacation and, with the new GoWild! Summer Pass, you can enjoy even more of what you love,” said Daniel Shurz, senior vice president of commercial, Frontier Airlines. “For people with flexible schedules, this is a terrific opportunity to have a truly epic summer and then some, soaking up rays on the beach, exploring national parks, and visiting new cities.”
Each flight will cost $0.01 in airfare, plus applicable taxes, fees, and charges at booking. Customers will still be responsible for baggage fees, advance seat assignments, and other flight options.
Frontier CEO: A “Leader in Low-Cost Travel”
Frontier CEO Barry Biffle has expressed his confidence in the plan, calling Frontier “a leader in low-cost travel” and noting that the company’s array of deals will give customers “more flexibility and better incentives” when it comes to airfare.
In a statement, Biffle said, “At Frontier, we strive to provide our customers with options that suit their budget and lifestyle. The $399 all-you-can-fly pass is a great deal for those who love to travel and explore the world. We have a special place in our hearts for our customers, and this pass is a reflection of that.”
Any flights booked through the GoWild! Summer Pass will not be eligible to accrue FRONTIER Miles. However, the flights will count as activity and will extend the expiration date for those in the frequent flyer program. Additionally, flights will be subject to blackout dates.
Frontier Bets on Puerto Rico
In other Frontier news, the carrier this week announced a major expansion to the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico. The expansion includes five new nonstop routes to San Juan, as well as service to two new cities: Aguadilla and Ponce.
New routes to San Juan’s Luis Muñoz International Airport (SJU) include flights from:
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
- 6x/week beginning 04 May
- Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
- Daily beginning 04 May
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
- 4x/week beginning 05 May
- Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
- 4x/week beginning 04 May
- Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
- Daily beginning 04 May
- Cancun International Airport (CUN)
- 3x/week beginning 25 May
Additionally, Frontier will launch nonstop service to Aguadilla’s Rafael Hernández International Airport (BQN) from Tampa International Airport (TPA) and to Ponce’s Mercedita International Airport (PSE) from Orlando International Airport (MCO). Aguadilla and Ponce flights will operate 3x/week beginning 04 May.
Once service begins in May, Frontier will have 19 nonstop routes to Puerto Rico – more than any other carrier.
“Puerto Rico is a hugely popular destination for leisure travelers as well as the large population of Puerto Ricans residing in the U.S. who enjoy returning to the island to visit friends and family,” said Shurz. “It is a fantastic vacation destination with stunning beaches, historical sites, and the one-of-a-kind El Yunque National Forest. For those with family and friends on the island, we’re offering more options than ever to fly affordably and conveniently between a multitude of major cities and Puerto Rico.”
San Juan is enjoying a post-pandemic boom, with the number of passengers passing through SJU exceeding 10 million for the first time since 2007.
