Frontier Airlines' low fares start May 3

March 2010

It's all about the journey.

In This Issue

Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines starts serice

Smartphones are changing the way we travel

Airlines start enforcing carry-on limits

Hey, spring breakers: Pick up a corn theme tee

American joins in charging $50 standby fee

Travel deals

Delegation heads to Germany

Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines starts daily Madison to Denver service May 3

Frontier tails

Get ready for a "whole different animal" when Frontier Airlines takes to the skies from Dane County Regional Airport with non-stop service to Denver, and great connections to the West, starting May 3. Introductory pricing is now available.

Fares listed are each way. Purchase is required by April 15, 2010, for travel through Sept. 28, 2010, with 14-day advance purchase. Other restrictions apply.

FROM MADISON

Albuquerque $99
Aspen $129
Bozeman $129
Denver $99
Durango $119
Houston $119
Jackson Hole $139
Long Beach $109
Las Vegas $99
Los Angeles $109
Orange County $109
Portland $139
San Francisco $109
San Jose, CA $119
Tucson $99

See a "sneak preview" of the talking Frontier wild animal mascots chatting up their favorite airline in TV ads. Frontier says, "Our spokesanimals represent our character, commitment to service - and humor."

The flight departs Madison at 6:55 p.m., and arrives in Denver at 8:30 p.m., with connections to a number of cities including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle-Tacoma, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas, among others. The return flight departs Denver at 3:10 p.m., arriving in Madison at 6:20 p.m.

Two by two leather seating is on a newer model Embraer 190 aircraft.

Smartphones are changing the way we travel

From checking flight departure times to creating your own in-flight entertainment, smartphones are changing the way we travel. And there's more to come.

Airlines start enforcing carry-on luggage limits

Fuller planes, coupled with travelers trying to avoid paying checked luggage fees is leading to scarce space in overhead bins. You may even have to pay for gate-checked luggage if the size doesn't conform to carry-on size rules.

Hey, spring breakers: Pick up a corn theme tee & healthy snack at the airport

Check out the Wisconsin Marketplace (across from Gate 5) for a new line of "corn themed" and Madison T-shirts, just right for Spring Break. The wall across the back of the store has an array of healthy and new, value-priced snacks. Organic dried fruits, protein bars and baked chips are just some of the choices.

Remember that nostalgic candy from years ago? You'll find it

at the Wisconsin Marketplace. Swedish fish, Pixy Stix, candy necklaces and more, join an array of popcorn, pretzel, and animal cracker choices--all two for $5.

American joins other airlines in charging $50 for flying standby

American Airlines, which includes American Eagle, announced that it will charge $50 to fly standby for tickets purchased on or after Feb. 22. The fee does not apply to AA's elite status customers. For airlines leaving from Dane County Regional Airport, only United Express still accommodates standy passengers at no cost.