Frontier Airlines Seeks FAA Rule Break
Published Date: 5/19/2026
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Frontier Airlines asked the FAA for a special exemption from some flight rules to help improve their operations. This change could affect how Frontier flies and might save them time or money. The public can share their thoughts on this petition until June 8, 2026.
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