Frontier’s Fares Soar, But Spirit’s Exit Hasn’t Fixed Its Profit Problem

Photo Credit: File image of Frontier and Spirit Airlines aircraft. Adobe Stock / John Rohans Frontier Airlines is charging substantially higher fares than a year ago, and passengers are still booking. With rival Spirit out of the picture, the carrier is benefiting from reduced competition, but turning that advantage into meaningful profits remains a challenge. On Wednesday, Frontier reported record quarterly revenue of almost $1.4 billion, up more than 50% compared with last year. Average ticket fare revenue per passenger surged 71%, while the airline carried nearly 1.5 million more travelers. Despite these gains, Frontier still posted a $104 million net loss. Here are our key takeaways from a mixed set of results: Spirit's Collapse: A Reprieve, Not a Rescue? One of the biggest factors working in Frontier's favor is the disappearance of its closest competitor. Spirit Airlines ceased flying in May after two Chapter 11 bankruptcies, removing a major source of discount seats from popular leisure markets. Frontier has been quick to c