Frontier Q2 loss widens to $90M on $209M fleet restructuring, $73M TSA audit charge

Filed July 29, 2026 · Period ending June 30, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q Aug 5, 2025 · ~2 min read

Key Changes

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  Returned 24 A320neo aircraft early, incurring $209M in charges ($73M prepaid maintenance write-off, $63M accelerated depreciation, $79M return-condition costs). Fleet restructuring signals capacity pulldown amid cost pressures.

  MD&A: Early Return Agreement verify on EDGAR →
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  Lost TSA audit appeal and received new $42M assessment, triggering $73M reserve charge for unpaid fees on tickets sold but not flown. Liability now on balance sheet and reduces reported passenger revenue.

  MD&A: TSA Audit verify on EDGAR →
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  Fuel cost per gallon surged 77% YoY to $4.17 (from $2.36) driven by Middle East geopolitical tensions. New risk factor cites Iran-related energy market volatility and supply chain challenges.

  MD&A: Fuel Costs verify on EDGAR →