Frontier Airlines launches 2 new routes from El Paso just in time for summer travel

Aaron A. Bedoya, El Paso Times
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The city of El Paso and El Paso International Airport celebrated Frontier Airlines' launch of two new nonstop routes.

Just in time for summer plans, travelers can now take advantage of convenient flights to Ontario, California and San Diego, California.

City officials, including Mayor Oscar Leeser, celebrated the nonstop routes at the airport Thursday, May 16 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Director of Aviation Sam Rodriguez expressed his excitement about the new services when announced in March, "these additions further enhance our connectivity, providing travelers with more options and convenience."

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  • Ontario, California (ONT): Frontier's new service to Ontario will operate three days per week, with flights starting Friday, May 17. Ontario is part of the Southern California market, already served by Southwest (LAX and Long Beach) and American (LAX). The addition of Frontier's flights provides travelers with more options to fly.

  • San Diego (SAN): Beginning Thursday, May 16, Frontier will offer nonstop flights to San Diego three days a week. Southwest currently serves San Diego with daily flights, and Frontier's service will enhance passengers' travel options, city officials said.

Interim director of El Paso International Airport Tony Nevarez, El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser and Field Marketing and Sales Manager Gysela Blanco cut a ribbon as the City of El Paso and the El Paso International Airport celebrate the inaugural flights of two new nonstops provided by Frontier Airlines to Ontario, Calif., and San Diego on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the El Paso International Airport terminal.

These new routes complement Frontier's existing service from El Paso to Denver and Las Vegas.

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Field Marketing and Sales Manager Gysela Blanco speaks as the City of El Paso and the El Paso International Airport celebrate the inaugural flights of two new nonstops provided by Frontier Airlines to Ontario, Calif., and San Diego on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the El Paso International Airport terminal.
Field Marketing and Sales Manager Gysela Blanco speaks as the City of El Paso and the El Paso International Airport celebrate the inaugural flights of two new nonstops provided by Frontier Airlines to Ontario, Calif., and San Diego on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the El Paso International Airport terminal.

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El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser speaks as the City of El Paso and the El Paso International Airport celebrate the inaugural flights of two new nonstops provided by Frontier Airlines to Ontario, Calif., and San Diego on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the El Paso International Airport terminal.
El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser speaks as the City of El Paso and the El Paso International Airport celebrate the inaugural flights of two new nonstops provided by Frontier Airlines to Ontario, Calif., and San Diego on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the El Paso International Airport terminal.

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USA Today contributed to this story.

This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Frontier's new El Paso routes to Ontario, San Diego start in May