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Frontier to Begin Non-Stop Service between Milwaukee and Cancun on Dec. 15, 2007; Roundtrip Fares Starting as Low as $238* DENVER, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Travelers in southeast Wisconsin now have a great excuse to plan a vacation. Today, Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ:FRNT) announces new non-stop service between Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Cancun, Mexico (CUN), with the Department of Transportation's (DOT) final approval of the route. Tickets for the new route are on sale now at FrontierAirlines.com. The thrice weekly flight, which starts Dec. 15, 2007, will utilize Frontier's new fleet of Airbus A319 with DIRECTV service and four pay-per-view movies in every seatback. Frontier is offering special introductory fares between the cities for as low as $119* each way. These special fares must be purchased by 9:59 p.m. MDT on Sept. 12, 2007, for travel between Dec. 15, 2007 and March 5, 2008. With this announcement, Milwaukee becomes Frontier's 12th U.S. origin city for flights to Mexico, joining Dallas, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento, Denver, Indianapolis, Kansas City, St. Louis, Nashville and Salt Lake City. Frontier's extensive list of Mexican destinations includes Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Cozumel, Guadalajara, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. The low-cost carrier also boasts service to two Canadian destinations and will launch service from its Denver hub to Costa Rica on Nov. 30, 2007. Milwaukee is now Frontier's northernmost destination offering non- stop service to Mexico. "Frontier Airlines' non-stop service to Cancun will be an excellent addition to Mitchell International Airport," said Airport Director Barry Bateman. "Our airport and Frontier both provide travelers with comfortable, efficient and affordable service, and this new international flight improves what is already a great partnership." "Milwaukee and the entire northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin region have been great partners for Frontier over the years, and they understand the value proposition we offer with low fares and great customer service," said John Happ, senior vice president of marketing and planning for Frontier Airlines. "We are thrilled to offer those same passengers an easy way to reach a resort destination where the beaches and outdoor adventure opportunities are limitless and the sun is always shining. In addition, with our frequent flyer and referral relationship with AirTran Airways, we can offer a great mileage redemption option for those loyal Frontier and AirTran flyers who have been waiting for a non-stop option to a world class vacation destination. We look forward to starting this great new service in December and I can promise the citizens of Milwaukee that you have something to be excited about when winter rolls around." Flight schedule for MKE-CUN service: Milwaukee - Cancun Flight Number Departs Arrives Frequency 16 2:40 p.m. 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (effective Dec. 15, 2007) Cancun - Milwaukee Flight Number Departs Arrives Frequency 17 7:00 p.m. 10:50 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (effective Dec. 15, 2007) All times given in local arrival or departure city times. *Fares shown are for off peak service for travel between Dec. 15, 2007 and March 5, 2008; tickets must be booked and paid for by 9:59 p.m. MDT on Sept. 12, 2007. Service between Milwaukee and Canc�n operates three days per week from Dec. 15, 2007 to Jan. 6, 2008. Service is one day per week from Jan. 7, 2008 to Feb. 12, 2008 and returns to three days per week on Feb. 13, 2008. Further seasonal changes will occur; check FrontierAirlines.com for complete schedules. Round trip purchase is required for off peak travel of Monday through Thursday, fares other days of the week slightly higher. Off peak travel is unavailable between Jan. 7, 2008 and Feb. 12, 2008. For travel to Mexico, blackout days of Dec. 20-24, Dec. 26-27, 2007, and Feb. 15-16, 2008 apply. For travel from Mexico, blackout days of Dec. 28-31, 2007, Jan. 1-2 and 5-6, 2008, and Feb. 18 and 23-24, 2008 apply. Maximum stay in Mexico is 120 days. Additional costs for Federal International Air Transportation Tax of $30.20 roundtrip. All international fares are subject to U.S. arrival and departure taxes and agricultural, immigrations and customs fees of up to $41 roundtrip are not included in the fare amount. For travel to some countries, additional airport, transportation, embarkation, security and passenger service taxes/surcharges of up to $140 will apply depending on destination. For return travel from some countries, fares do not include airport and/or departure taxes of up to $36, which may be collected by the foreign government. Seats are limited and certain flights and/or days of travel may be unavailable at these prices, especially during busy travel periods. Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable, but may be reissued for a $100 change fee plus any applicable difference in fare. Previously purchased tickets may not be exchanged for these special fare tickets. Fares and schedules are subject to change without notice and other restrictions may apply. Passports are required for travel to/from Mexico. About Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of Denver-based Frontier Airlines. Currently in its 14th year of operations, Frontier Airlines is the second-largest jet service carrier at Denver International Airport, employing approximately 5,000 aviation professionals. With 60 aircraft and one of the youngest Airbus fleet in North America, Frontier offers 24 channels of DIRECTV(R) service in every seatback along with 33 inches of legroom in an all coach configuration. In conjunction with its regional jet fleet, operated by Horizon and Republic Airlines, Frontier offers routes linking its Denver hub to 58 destinations including 49 U.S. cities in 30 states spanning the nation from coast to coast, seven cities in Mexico and two cities in Canada. In November 2006, Frontier and AirTran announced a first-of-its-kind integrated marketing partnership that offers travelers the ability to reach more than 80 destinations across four countries with low fares, aboard two of the youngest fleets in the industry. In December 2006, Frontier was designated "Best Low Cost Carrier" in the U.S. by the readers of Business Traveler magazine. Frontier's maintenance department has received the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Diamond Award recognizing its advanced training standards for eight consecutive years, from 1999 to 2006. For more in-depth information on Frontier Airlines, please visit its Web site at http://www.frontierairlines.com/. DATASOURCE: Frontier Airlines CONTACT: Joe Hodas of Frontier Airlines, +1-720-374-4504, Web site: http://www.frontierairlines.com/

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