Bankruptcy judge approves Frontier Airlines reorganization plan, will emerge around Oct. 1September 10th, 2009 Frontier Airlines wins approval of bankruptcy planDENVER — A bankruptcy judge has confirmed the plan of reorganization for Frontier Airlines, moving the Denver-based carrier a step closer to emerging from Chapter 11 protection. Frontier says it resolved the few objections to its reorganization plan before winning approval from the judge in New York on Thursday.
Soon to be under the same fold, Frontier Airlines and Midwest Airlines begin codeshare dealSeptember 2nd, 2009 Soon-to-be sister carriers start codeshare dealDENVER — Frontier Airlines and Midwest Airlines, soon to be under the same fold, began a codeshare agreement on Wednesday. Codesharing allows airlines to sell seats on each other's flights.
Frontier Airlines aims to emerge from bankruptcy as early as Sept. 17August 14th, 2009 Frontier aims to emerge from bankruptcy next monthDENVER — The wild animals on the tails of Frontier Airlines planes aren't going away, and for now, neither are most of their employees. Republic won an auction to buy Frontier out of bankruptcy Thursday as the underdog with a $108.8 million bid that had been sweetened to offer creditors other than Republic about 18 cents on the dollar.
Bankruptcy auction Thursday as Southwest Airlines seeks to buy Frontier AirlinesAugust 13th, 2009 Southwest seeks to buy Frontier, auction ThursdayDALLAS — Southwest Airlines is getting its chance to take over bankrupt Frontier Airlines. A bankruptcy court auction was scheduled Thursday.
Unionized Frontier Airlines maintenance workers to vote on wage, benefits cutsAugust 7th, 2009 Frontier Airlines, union announce deal on pay cutsDENVER — Frontier Airlines has approved a long-term agreement on wage and benefit concessions from maintenance workers represented by International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 691. The airline had obtained cuts from those workers under a bankruptcy court order in November.
A look at airlines' on-time performance as reported by the DOTAugust 4th, 2009 A look at airlines' on-time statusThe following lists 19 airlines' on-time performance in June and overall on-time performance since the beginning of the year, according to data from the Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Carrier On-Time Arrival Pct.
Republic Airways parent completes acquisition of Midwest Airlines for $31M in cash and debtJuly 31st, 2009 Republic Airways parent closes purchase of MidwestMILWAUKEE — Republic Airways Holdings says it has completed its acquisition of privately held Midwest Airlines for $31 million in cash and debt. Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings is a regional carrier that currently flies under contract for other airlines.
Frontier Airlines parent, which is operating under bankruptcy protection, reports 2Q profitJuly 28th, 2009 Frontier reports 2Q profit of $12.6MDENVER — The parent of Frontier Airlines, which is operating under bankruptcy protection and plans to be absorbed by Republic Airways Holdings, said it recorded a $12.6 million net profit for the second quarter, compared with a year-ago-loss of $57.7 million. That came despite quarterly revenue falling more than 23 percent to $275.6 million, compared with $360.5 million a year earlier.
Judge approves Republic Airways plan to buy Frontier Airlines; Aug. 10 deadline for other bidsJuly 13th, 2009 Judge approves Republic plan to buy FrontierNEW YORK — A bankruptcy judge on Monday approved a plan by Republic Airways Holdings to buy Frontier Airlines for $108.8 million, although other bidders could still come forward. Denver-based Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc.
Denver's Frontier Airlines reports $1.1 million May profit amid bankruptcy protectionJune 25th, 2009 Frontier Airlines reports $1.1 million May profitDENVER — Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc. says it had a net profit of $1.1 million in May, marking the seventh straight month the company has reported gains.
Frontier Airlines says May traffic, capacity, load factor fellJune 5th, 2009 Frontier Airlines says May traffic, capacity fellDENVER — Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc., parent of Frontier Airlines and Lynx Aviation, reported Thursday that May traffic, capacity and load factor fell for Frontier's mainline operations, compared to the same month a year ago. Revenue passenger miles decreased 15.7 percent to 747.6 million from 887.2 million revenue passenger miles in May 2008.
Bankruptcy court sets date for Charter Communications reorganization plan hearingMay 5th, 2009 Date set for Charter reorganization plan hearingST LOUIS — A date has been set for the confirmation hearing of Charter Communications Inc.'s reorganization plan as it seeks to emerge from bankruptcy, but lender objections remain. The St. Louis-based cable TV operator, which is controlled by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, said the U.S.
General Motors CEO says company can still avoid bankruptcy despite daunting restructuring listMay 4th, 2009 New GM CEO says company can still avoid bankruptcyDETROIT — General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson says the automaker still can avoid bankruptcy but it has a lot of work left before the government's June 1 deadline. Henderson said Monday in an interview with The Associated Press that "it's still possible" for GM to stay out of bankruptcy, and that's the company's preference.
Frontier Airlines reports $161M 4Q loss on bankruptcy items, but posts operating profitApril 28th, 2009 Bankruptcy items drive Frontier Airlines 4Q lossMINNEAPOLIS — Bankruptcy expenses drove Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc. to a fourth-quarter loss of almost $161 million, but it reported an operating profit as it continues to look for an investor to take it out of Chapter 11.
Frontier Airlines reports $161M 4Q loss on bankruptcy items, but had an operating profitApril 28th, 2009 Frontier Airlines lost $161M in 4QMINNEAPOLIS — Bankruptcy expenses drove Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc. to a fourth-quarter loss of almost $161 million, but it reported an operating profit.