Frontier Emerges from Bankruptcy

Today’s a big day for Frontier Airlines – it’s coming out of bankruptcy.

After struggling for some time with financial strain, the airline has been purchased by Indianapolis-based Republic Airlines. Now, reemerging into the market, Frontier may undergo some changes.

The biggest change that may occur is a shift in headquarters. Right now, Frontier is based in Denver, which boasts high taxes on most maintenance expenses. One of the largest costs the airline deals with is a special tax on ticketing, which adds up to $1.5 million annually. Making the move would cut that expense completely.

Likely spots for the relocation include Indianapolis – where Republic is based – or Milwaukee. More than 250 of Frontier’s staff may be given the opportunity to relocate, and the decision will be made by the end of October.

Travelers used to booking flights with Frontier Airlines shouldn't worry - most of their Denver departures will remain.

Frontier isn’t the first investment Republic has made recently, it also bought Midwest Airlines earlier this year. In a close call between Southwest and Republic, Republic ultimately accrued Frontier.

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