Top airline news stories for August 15, 2026 (click the link for the full details): Frontier Airlines expands its international routes Economic challenges at Nepal Airlines Hawaiian Airlines prepares for Tropical Storm Lala Air Seoul prepares for its merger Capital Airlines to return to Vancouver
World Airline News•Bruce Drum15 Aug
A cyber extortion supergroup exploited weak defenses to access Social Security numbers and IDs, triggering legal fallout.
Frontier denied a passenger boarding after an aircraft swap. Here's why a little-known US rule can leave travelers without compensation.
AviationNews – Denver-based ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is implementing an aggressive fleet reduction strategy, shrinking its net active aircraft count by 18 planes to mitigate...
The record revenue number represents a 38% increase compared to Q2 2025.
Frontier Airlines saw record revenue in the second quarter on higher airfares and a readjustment in capacity following Spirit’s liquidation.
Skift Airlines•Meghna Maharishi29 JulWe analyzed 2026 taxi times at US airports, and an alarming data point immediately stood out. Frontier Airlines has a
Air Insight•Addison Schonland24 JulUltra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is scheduled to start using Starlink Wi-Fi in early 2027. The carrier officially announced its partnership with SpaceX’s satellite network on July 14, 2026. This agreement marks the end of Frontier’s long-standing policy of not offering any onboard internet connection, with the use of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Frontier Airlines […]
Travel Radar•Holly Snow20 Jul
The routes – which include Denver, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Houston and more – mark the latest growth for the airline as it expands its service, ensuring consumers have affordable travel...
Frontier Airlines will introduce Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky. Frontier plans to launch its first Starlink-equipped aircraft in early 2027 and will be the first US airline to...
The carrier has come under fire from a famous flyer.
Frontier Airlines has announced that its first Starlink high speed WiFi equipped aircraft will commence flights from early 2027.
AviationSource News•Len Varley15 Jul
Ultra low cost carrier Frontier is the latest airline to commit to Starlink Wi-Fi, with plans to launch the service as of early 2027. However, a big question remains — will Starlink be free, or why are we seeing the sudden new reality of airlines charging for Starlink?
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig14 JulTypically, airlines like Frontier don’t have in-flight Wi-Fi. But as premium products continue to fuel airline industry profits, Frontier is opting to install Starlink.
Skift Airlines•Meghna Maharishi14 Jul
This year, the airline has 6.88% more capacity scheduled, equating to 288,738 one-way seats, than at its second-largest hub at Denver.
Frontier Airlines has announced the launch of eight new routes previously operated by Spirit Airlines, expanding its low-cost network across major US markets.
AviationSource News•Len Varley6 JulAviationNews – Frontier Airlines has officially started operating eight new routes this weekend that were previously flown by Spirit Airlines, ensuring budget-conscious travelers in cities...
Deal covers aircraft scheduled for delivery between late 2026 and mid-2027
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier3 JulAviation News – International aircraft lessor Avolon will purchase 11 Airbus A321neo commercial jets originally ordered by ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines. The major sale-and-leaseback or...
Lessor Avolon will purchase 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft ordered by Frontier Airlines, after its parent company Bohai Leasing…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux2 Jul