Frontier Airlines has announced the establishment of a new crew base at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, scheduled to open in June 2024. The new base is expected to create employment for up to 90 pilots and 200 flight attendants in its first year.
Additionally, positions in airport and maintenance services are anticipated, potentially generating nearly $84 million annually in local wages, with prospects for further growth in the future.
As part of its expansion, Frontier has become the fastest growing airline in Puerto Rico. Since 2019, the airline has more than doubled its seat capacity to the island, offering flights to Puerto Rico’s three main airports. Frontier currently operates 14 nonstop routes from San Juan, as well as nonstop services to Orlando from Ponce and Aguadilla.
The airline also provides connecting flights from Puerto Rico to numerous destinations across the United States.
To facilitate the crew base opening, Frontier plans to conduct interviews for flight attendant positions in February, accessible by invitation only. Interested candidates are directed to apply via the airline’s website at www.flyfrontier.com/careers/flight-attendant.
Frontier CEO Barry Biffle:
“We wish to extend our utmost appreciation to the Puerto Rican government, and our tourism and business partners on the island, as we prepare to open our 13th crew base in San Juan,” said Barry Biffle, CEO, Frontier Airlines.
“I would like to personally thank Governor Pedro Pierluisi, Labor Secretary Gabriel Maldonado, Director, Air and Maritime Access Crystal Bell from the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, President of the House of Representatives Rafael Hernandez Montañez, Vice President of the Senate Marially Gonzalez Huertas, and Interim Mayor of Ponce City Marlese Sifre,” said Biffle.
“Our base will provide significant economic impact and new jobs for Puerto Ricans. A crew base also helps support smooth flight operations — benefiting customers flying to and from the island who will have access to a wide variety of destinations, including a number of underserved markets, as we continue to grow our Puerto Rico operations,” Biffle added.
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