Frontier Airlines Releases 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report
October 26 2023 - 7:15AM
Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) today
released its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
Report. The in-depth review highlights Frontier’s robust commitment
to responsible environmental stewardship, team member diversity and
well-being, community engagement and governance. The report can be
viewed at https://ir.flyfrontier.com/news-and-events/events.
“We strive to be the most environmentally sustainable airline in
North America, which has led us to our current position as
‘America’s Greenest Airline,’” said Barry Biffle, CEO of Frontier
Airlines. “Furthermore, at Frontier we believe ‘The Sky is for
Everyone,’ a philosophy that extends to both our customers and our
team members. Throughout this inaugural report, we aim to capture
many of the initiatives that demonstrate our commitment to the
pillars of ESG.”
Environmental Sustainability Highlights:
- Fuel-conservation initiatives that saved an estimated 135
million gallons of fuel in 2022. Among those:
- Operating the youngest, most fuel-efficient fleet in North
America
- Achieving an industry leading 102 available seat miles per
gallon
- Employing the latest engine technology within Airbus A320neo
family aircraft
- Installing 30 percent lighter Recaro seats
- Commitment to purchase millions of gallons of sustainable
aviation fuel “SAF”
- Transitioning from plastic to biodegradable inflight
products
- Showcasing endangered and threatened species on aircraft
liveries
The publication also details Frontier’s efforts to foster a
diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace for employees while
democratizing air travel for customers.
Social Capital Highlights:
- Unbundled air travel with à la carte pricing providing
consumers greater access to affordable flights
- Partnering with aviation industry employee advocacy groups
- Establishment of business resource groups supporting Team
Frontier diversity
- Fostering career growth through a management trainee program
(80% female participation)
- Creation of a pilot cadet program to welcome America’s next
generation of pilots
- Supporting crew members’ choice to participate in unions and
collective bargaining
“Every one of the 20,000 members of Team Frontier — which
includes Frontier employees and vendors — are essential to
delivering Low Fares Done Right,” said Biffle. “We foster a culture
of continuous improvement, engagement, and inclusion to empower
team members to best serve our customers with safe and reliable
service and innovation, and invest extensively in training and
development to support and advance our team members to their
fullest potential.”
The publication also outlines the company’s commitment to
community engagement through volunteerism, in-kind donations, and
fundraising. A governance and risk management section details board
oversight and diversity, and the company’s comprehensive ethics and
compliance programs.
With an unwavering commitment to our ESG objectives, Frontier
will continue to focus on each of these critical areas and to
regularly report on our progress.
* Measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed over the twelve
months ended December 31, 2022; other airline average calculated as
weighted average of the nine major U.S. airlines.
About Frontier Airlines: Frontier Airlines,
Inc., a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC),
is committed to “Low Fares Done Right.” Headquartered in Denver,
Colorado, the Company operates 134 A320 family aircraft and has the
largest A320neo family fleet in the U.S. The use of these aircraft,
along with Frontier’s high-density seating configuration and
weight-saving initiatives, have contributed to Frontier’s continued
ability to be the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers
when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed. With more than 210
new Airbus planes on order, Frontier will continue to grow to
deliver on the mission of providing affordable travel across
America.
Media Information:
720.374.4560
media@flyfrontier.com
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