DENVER — Flyers now have a new travel option between Colorado and Jamaica.
Frontier Airlines launched a new service Friday between Denver International Airport (DIA) and Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay (MBJ).
The Denver-based airline said it is the only airline offering service between Denver and Montego Bay. Frontier is offering fares to Montego Bay as low at $179. The flight will be offered three times a week.
With the new service, Frontier will serve 67 nonstop destinations from DIA.
“As Denver’s hometown airline, we are proud to be celebrating a milestone as the only airline to connect the Mile High City with nonstop service to Jamaica,” said Daniel Shurz, Frontier's senior vice president of commercial.
“With an extensive operation at [DIA] – that’s only growing larger – now is the perfect time to take advantage of convenient and affordable travel options thanks to Frontier’s ‘Low Fares Done Right.’ Stunning Jamaican beaches are easier to reach than ever before with our new exclusive nonstop service to the island.”
Frontier Airlines: Denver to Montego Bay
“Montego Bay, Jamaica has a strong demand from Denver residents, and this new route will open new opportunities for our city,” said Denver Mayor Michael Hancock. “Frontier Airlines will provide an affordable and convenient option to get to and from our community and this popular tropical destination.”
“Expanding our global connections is a key pillar of our Vision 100 plan,” said DIA CEO Phillip A. Washington. “This brand-new, international destination for [Denver's airport] not only enhances the value we bring to our customers, it also brings us one step closer to our Vision 100 goals and provides another amazing beach destination for Colorado travelers.”
Frontier Airlines held a groundbreaking ceremony in August for a new ground boarding facility at DIA. The 120,000-square-foot facility will be located on the east end of Concourse A.
Frontier said the facility will feature 14 ground-boarding gates, a remodeling of 83,000 square feet of space, and 37,000 square feet of new space. There will also be an adjacent 8,000-square-foot maintenance facility that will allow for centralization of personnel and parts in close proximity to the gates, according to Frontier.
Frontier will have preferential use and scheduling rights for the 14 ground gates which will allow passengers to board and deplane through the front and rear aircraft doors.
The first phase of the project including the first four gates is targeted for completion in fall 2023 with full project completion slated for summer 2024, according to Frontier.
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