Does anyone know when Frontier extends their flight schedule beyond Jan 2013?

Thanks.

Nothing official, but I'd expect it to come within the next few weeks at most. Their extentions are relatively similar in timing to AirTran/Southwest, and those two just pushed out into February last week and March a few days ago.

I received the following info for the exact same question on another Travel Forum.... (sounds logical....)


""I suspect it's simply they're not committed to what their flying will look like that far out..

While carriers can make adjustments to their schedule once posted and made available for sale, there some other issues-- all with costs-- that also come into play and can have very large costs..

Just as example, smaller carriers like Frontier, use contracted ground staff at most of their non-hub locations to do the baggage/ramp work as well as customer service functions.. This also extends to fueling services, maintenance support, and even airport gate rental space.

Commonly carriers have to sign dedicated length contracts with their chosen handling agent and support companies... IF the carrier then after signing, changes their plans at that station-- either more or less flying there-- that will cause a contract repricing and in the case of less flying, can also trigger penalties..

So, given the costs involved, I suspect they're not intentionally dragging their feet.. but are just not yet committed as to what their flying will be that far out.

In this business-- specially in the domestic North American market-- no carrier really wants to be, or can really afford to be uncompetitive - be that price, schedules, etc.. So I suspect they're anxious to get formalized and loaded for sale- but just aren't entirely sure what that's going to be..

Travel Safe,""

According to a tweet from @FrontierCare:

Starting this Sunday, 8/5, you'll be able to book flights all the way through March 17, 2013!