Frontier Airlines

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Denver, United States

Low-cost carrier based in Denver, Colorado, focused on providing budget travel options.

CCI Score

-20.36

0.01% April 18

Latest Event

Frontier Airlines Political Finance Transparency Data Released

Frontier Airlines' political contributions for the 2024 election cycle were disclosed, showing a total contribution of $58,690 and $0 spent on lobbying. The data, released by the FEC, IRS, and Senate Office of Public Records between February and April 2025, reflects the company's limited direct political influence.

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-20 to -29 CCI Score

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Latest Events

FEB

06

2025

Frontier Airlines Political Finance Transparency Data Released
19.61

Frontier Airlines' political contributions for the 2024 election cycle were disclosed, showing a total contribution of $58,690 and $0 spent on lobbying. The data, released by the FEC, IRS, and Senate Office of Public Records between February and April 2025, reflects the company's limited direct political influence.
+20

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

April 14

The disclosed political finance data indicates that Frontier Airlines contributed a moderate sum of $58,690 to political campaigns while spending $0 on lobbying. This limited political intervention is seen as reducing the risk of undue influence and aligns with anti-authoritarian, progressive principles by not engaging aggressively in political lobbying.

Frontier Airlines Profile: Summary
DEC

04

2024

Frontier Airlines' Incentive Program Scrutinized at Senate Hearing
-11.83

During a Senate hearing on airline fees, Frontier Airlines was highlighted for paying $26 million in incentives to employees to rigorously enforce baggage fee policies in 2022 and 2023. Critics argued that such bonus schemes may encourage overly aggressive fee enforcement, potentially undermining consumer fairness and transparency.
-10

Public and Political Behavior

April 14

Frontier Airlines’ incentive program was brought under political scrutiny during a Senate hearing, reflecting questionable public and political behavior. The negative rating reflects the concern that such practices may contribute to consumer exploitation by aggressively enforcing fee structures.

Airline executives blasted at Senate hearing over carrier fees
-15

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 14

The reported $26 million in employee incentives to strictly enforce baggage fee policies raises ethical concerns regarding business practices. This approach may prioritize revenue generation over fair consumer treatment, reflecting negatively on the company’s commitment to ethical responsibility.

Airline executives blasted at Senate hearing over carrier fees
JUL

23

2023

Class Action Lawsuit over Deceptive Business Practices
-42.01

A Florida woman has filed a $100-million class action lawsuit against Frontier Airlines, alleging that the airline employs deceptive 'bait-and-switch' tactics in its operations, raising concerns over ethical business practices.
-50

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 14

The lawsuit highlights allegations of deceptive business practices by Frontier Airlines, undermining ethical responsibility. Such practices can harm consumer trust and disproportionately affect vulnerable communities, aligning with broader concerns of corporate misconduct in an authoritarian-friendly market environment.

Class action lawsuit filed against Frontier Airlines | 9news.com
SEP

02

2020

Federal Investigation into Deceptive Refund Practices
-47.21

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to launch a federal investigation into Frontier Airlines following over 100 consumer complaints alleging deceptive refund and voucher practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
-75

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 14

Frontier Airlines is accused of engaging in deceptive and unfair practices by not providing timely refunds and improperly managing flight credit policies during the COVID-19 crisis. Such unethical business practices harm consumer rights and trust, warranting a negative rating within the Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility category.

Colorado attorney general calls for federal investigation into Frontier Airlines