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Long-anticipated launch of Lynx Aviation to benefit Frontier and its customers DENVER, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Congratulations! It's a baby lynx kitten, and a wolf puppy, and a mountain lion cub. These are some of the animals on the tails of the new Lynx Aviation aircraft, which after months of training, proving runs and a rigorous certifications process, took to the skies on Friday, Dec. 7, with an inaugural flight to Billings, Mont. Colorado-based Lynx, a wholly owned subsidiary of Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRNT), will serve as Frontier's newest regional partner serving destinations within a 750-mile radius of its Denver hub. With its fleet of 10 state-of-the-art Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft, Lynx employs more than 250 aviation professionals and currently serves routes for Frontier including Denver to Billings, Rapid City, Sioux City, Tulsa and Wichita. How does Lynx benefit Frontier? -- Diversification: The Q400 is an extraordinary modern turboprop that is ideal for flying into smaller markets, allowing Frontier to reach underserved markets previously unreachable with its current mainline and regional jet fleets. -- Efficiency: Within the range Frontier will be flying the Q400, the aircraft offers a 30 percent reduction in fuel-burn with no loss in speed compared to similarly sized jets, making it one of the most fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft in the skies today. -- Comfort: Unlike turboprop aircraft of the past, the Q400 features a revolutionary Noise and Vibration Suppression (NVS) system, which makes this aircraft the quietest, most vibration-free turboprop in the sky. "People have been asking if this is the right time to start a project like this," said Sean Menke, Frontier President and CEO. "To me, it's the perfect time. We can move into markets with less competition and have more opportunity to feed connecting traffic through our hub -- all with a very fuel-efficient aircraft that burns 30 percent less fuel than a comparably sized regional jet (RJ). We believe Lynx will be a critical component as we focus on the long-term profitability of this Company." "Starting a new airline is certainly a challenging process, but from the beginning we knew we would be successful because we had the support of Frontier and the tremendous employees at Lynx," said Tom Nunn, President of Lynx Aviation. "The first flight to Billings was a great moment for all of us. We look forward to contributing to the future success of Frontier and we are eager to show Frontier's customers that the Frontier experience is alive and well with the new Lynx Q400." The Bombardier Q400 The Q400 is an extraordinary modern turboprop that is ideal for flying into smaller markets, allowing Frontier to bring its industry-leading customer service to underserved markets unreachable with its mainline and regional jet fleets. In the range that Frontier will be flying the Q400, it offers a 30 percent reduction in fuel-burn with no loss in speed compared to similarly sized jets, making it one of the most fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft in the skies today. The low fuel burn combined with jet speeds offers Frontier exceptional economics while providing its passengers with the comfort and quality of service that they expect from Frontier. Unlike turboprop aircraft of the past, the Q400 features a revolutionary Noise and Vibration Suppression (NVS) System, which makes this aircraft the quietest, most vibration-free turboprop in the sky. The NVS system attacks noise at its source-airframe vibration caused by pressure pulses from the propeller blades beating against the fuselage. During flight, concealed microphones measure noise levels and propeller vibration and send this information to an onboard computer. This computer continually analyzes the information before sending it to devices called Active Tuned Vibration Absorbers (ATVAs), which are mounted on the fuselage frames. The absorbers produce counter vibrations that all but cancel out the original vibrations. The result is a sharp reduction in both cabin vibration and noise, and a remarkable increase in passenger comfort. 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 6,000 aviation professionals. With 60 aircraft and one of the youngest Airbus fleets 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 63 destinations, including 53 U.S. cities in 32 states spanning the nation from coast to coast, seven cities in Mexico, two cities in Canada and one in Costa Rica. 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 Holdings, Inc. CONTACT: Joe Hodas of Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc., +1-720-374-4504, Web site: http://www.frontierairlines.com/

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