Frontier Airlines is expected to launch a nonstop service between San Diego and El Paso, Texas, starting in May, the ultra-low-cost carrier announced Wednesday.
The Denver-based airline announced it's adding a total of 17 new routes across the U.S., including services from Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Seattle.
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"We are excited to yet again expand our route map with a focus on underserved and overpriced markets as we head into spring," Josh Flyr, Frontier's vice president of network and operations design, said in a news release. "Increasing the number of cities with an ultra-low fare option helps ensure even more consumers can take to the skies this year to visit friends and family or experience a new destination on their travel wish list."
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The new route between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and El Paso International Airport (ELP) will begin on May 16, and the flights in both directions will run three times a week, the airline's website says.
The airline is offering fares starting at $19 if purchased by 8:59 p.m. Friday. This promotional fare offer is valid for nonstop travel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday through June 19, according to the news release.
