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Posted on: March 9, 2022

[ARCHIVED] Frontier Airlines to offer nonstop service to Dallas starting in May

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Durango-LaPlata County Airport (DRO) is pleased to announce Frontier Airlines will offer nonstop service between Durango and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) starting May 28, 2022. Tickets for the new flights are available now at flyfrontier.com 

Frontier Airlines flights to Dallas will operate one day per week, with departures on Saturday during an initial summer seasonal period. Frontier will also continue service from Durango to Denver International Airport (DEN) two days per week, with departures on Thursday and Sunday. The Frontier service to both destinations will utilize 180-seat Airbus A320 aircraft.

"We are excited that Frontier Airlines will be expanding their flight offerings at the Durango-La Plata County Airport this summer,” Aviation Director Tony Vicari said. “Dallas is the second largest origin and destination market for air travelers using DRO, and increased service to this popular destination will be well received by locals and visitors alike.”

“We are thrilled to again announce new service from Durango,” said Daniel Shurz, senior vice president commercial, Frontier Airlines. “Today’s announcement is a reflection of our very strong commitment to provide consumers in the region with Frontier’s ultra-low fares and friendly service.”

“Travelers used DRO at record-setting levels in 2021, and we’re confident our convenient location, comfortable facilities, and strong airline route network will continue to fulfill the air travel needs of our community,” Vicari said. “The addition of Dallas service by Frontier Airlines further enhances the route network available for travelers in Southwest Colorado and the Four Corners region.” 

Book your Frontier flight to Denver or Dallas today at flyfrontier.com

About Durango-La Plata County Airport

Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) is the primary regional airport for Southwest Colorado, Northwest New Mexico, and the entire Four Corners region. DRO welcomed 397,000 total passengers in 2021 and contributes over $290 million annually to the regional economy. DRO is served by three major U.S. airlines (American, Frontier, and United), offering year-round daily nonstop routes to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Denver (DEN), and Phoenix (PHX).

DRO operates as an enterprise fund of the City of Durango and generates self-sustaining revenue from airport tenants and users in the form of airline rent and landing fees, terminal concessions, ground leases, and parking fees. The airport does not receive any local tax funding. 

Learn more about the Durango-La Plata County Airport at FlyDurango.com. Follow us on social media at twitter.com/DROAirport and facebook.com/DROAirport

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