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Cedar Rapids lands low-cost carrier with Frontier flights to Denver
Eastern Iowa travelers will soon have a low-cost alternative for flights from Cedar Rapids to Denver, Los Angeles and other western destinations.
The Eastern Iowa Airport on Thursday announced that Frontier Airlines will launch nonstop service between Cedar Rapids and its Denver hub on May 17. Airport Director Tim Bradshaw said Frontier will initially offer four weekly flights, with the possibility of additional flights depending on demand.
"As the airline industry recovers from the economic turbulence of the last three years, which has resulted in mergers and reduced capacity at airports across the country, it is very good news to announce that The Eastern Iowa Airport has landed a new low-cost carrier," Bradshaw said. "Frontier will provide a low-cost alternative for passengers traveling to Denver and western destinations such as Los Angeles, Seattle, San Diego and beyond."
Frontier flights are scheduled for Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, departing from Denver at 3:10 p.m., and arriving in Cedar Rapids at 5:59 p.m.; and departing from Cedar Rapids at 6:35 p.m. and arriving in Denver at 7:43 p.m. With the new flights, Eastern Iowa Airport passengers will have 27 nonstop flights to Denver each week.
Frontier Airlines announced Thursday that it will launch roundtrip service between Cedar Rapids and Denver on May 17. The airline will provide a low-cost alternative for passengers flying to Denver and other western destinations like Los Angeles, San Diego and Seattle. Frontier will initially offer four flights weekly with introductory fares of $60 each way plus the usual taxes and fees. (Frontier Airlines photo)
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