- FRONTIER AIRLINES TO CUT FLEET AND DEFER DELIVERIES
On 11 February 2026, Frontier Airlines announced its performance over 2025. Last year, the airline posted a loss of $137 million and because of that the airline is launching on a cost cutting drive that impacts the fleet and orders.
First, it reached an agreement with Airbus to defer the delivery of 69 A320neo-family aircraft on order. Originally, they were planned for delivery between 2027 and 2030. Now, they have been pushed back to 2031-2033.
Second, Frontier has agreed with lessor AerCap the early termination of the lease of 24 A320neos. The leases of these Airbuses was supposed to expire between 2028 and 2034 but will now start to leave the fleet later this year.
According to Frontier's CEO, these measures will generate a annual cost-saving of $200 million and ensure the airline can continue to grow more moderate.
Today, the airline's fleet is made-up of six A320s, 91 A321neos, 21 A321s, and 60 A321neos. It has unfilled orders with Airbus for twelve A320neos and 148 A321neos.
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