
About this episode
Frontier was one of many budget airlines that rose to prominence during the low-cost airfare craze. But economic and market shifts have changed the game. WSJ’s Alison Sider explores how Frontier is trying to find a balance between the cheap flights that originally made budget airlines popular and the premium amenities consumers increasingly want. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
- R.I.P. Spirit Airlines
- How Spirit Airlines Landed in Bankruptcy
- The Love Triangle Over Spirit Airlines
- Frontier, Spirit and the Future of Low-Cost Airlines
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