Originally Posted by
MikeFromMKE
I realize this is the F9 forum, so I'd like to talk about the possibility of a codeshare agreement with Icelandair on this new service:
http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_18846550
I think if F9 could score a deal (Icelandair already codeshares with Alaska and JetBlue in the states, so there is some precedent), it would be a major victory for the airline. It would open up their frequent fliers to Europe which we've so desperately wanted (especially those that enjoyed the DL codeshare with Midwest). It would require a double connect for non DEN flyers to Europe, but for the right price and convenience could work well.
A major victory for Frontier would be establishing a codeshare/frequent flier agreement with an airline like American, U.S. Airways or even Virgin Atlantic. Icelandair...not so much.
While a codeshare with Icelandair would be a start, a potential double connection with a stop in a second tier airport is hardly the most attractive option available. It would probably attract low yield junk traffic. While it might help Icelandair fill seats, the traffic probably won't be very lucrative.
Frontier needs an option that benefits the entire network and appeals to a wide variety of passengers.