Atlanta, GA
Frontier Airlines announces new connection between Kansas City and Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (KCTV) – Travelers will soon have a new option to fly to the East Coast as a new connection between Kansas City and Atlanta has been announced by Frontier Airlines.
Leaders with Frontier Airlines say that on Thursday, Feb. 27, they joined officials from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to announce a major operations expansion at ATL.
“We are thrilled to partner with the leadership at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to significantly grow our operations and bring more low-cost flight options to Atlanta consumers. Our fares are 60 percent lower, on average, than other carriers operating from ATL2,” said James Dempsey, president of Frontier Airlines. “Not only are we committed to making flying affordable, but we are on a mission to deliver a better flight experience with many new enhancements coming in the next year, including a first-class seat option. Additionally, we are proud to be a part of the Atlanta community by providing meaningful and increasing employment opportunities.”
By the summer of 2025, Frontier officials said they would increase departures by 40%, with 9 new destinations to bring the total number of destinations served to 52. New routes include Kansas City, Oranjestad, Aruba, San Pedro Sula and Honduras. They are expected to begin in late May and early June.
“As the third-largest airline in Atlanta, Frontier’s investment in this market is a testament to the strength of our airport, our city, and our shared vision for continued growth,” Jan Lennon, Hartsfield-Jackson interim general manager, said. “Their expansion aligns seamlessly with ATL’s mission of supporting increased connectivity, driving economic impact, and ensuring travelers have more options than ever before. At Hartsfield-Jackson, we don’t just accommodate growth — we prepare for it, we drive it, and we welcome it.”
Frontier said it is Atlanta’s fastest-growing U.S. air carrier based on destinations served. The location also serves as a crew base for the airline, with employment numbers expected to increase to more than 1,200 this year. That includes pilots, flight attendants, airport customer service, ground handling and more.
Dempsey added, “We are excited to have recently relocated our existing operations at ATL to newly-built gates on the E Concourse and want to thank our partners at ATL for the beautiful new facility.”
This spring, Frontier said it is expected to launch the new routes with a celebration of America’s Greenest Airline. As part of the event, airfare as low as $29 will be offered to travelers. The Kansas City flight, which is expected to take off 3 times weekly starting on May 23, is expected to cost just $39. Frequency and times are subject to change.
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Another study, by Bank of America, found consumers are responding to higher gas prices by taking fewer trips, reducing travel budgets, cutting back on accommodations, or choosing destinations closer to home.
Catcher Jair Camargo collected his first big league hit in the top of the ninth tonight. He was added for the double-header today.
This was his first MLB appearance since 2024 with the Twins. He was hitless in seven plate appearances for Minnesota.
He struck out in his first at bat with Atlanta before doubling for his first base knock.
Congratulations.
Communities across metro Atlanta are hosting Juneteenth festivals, performances, markets and family-friendly events over the next several days. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. The holiday commemorates the day in 1865 when Texas learned that slavery had ended and the last of the enslaved people were to be freed.
Historian Henry Louis Gates has estimated there were about 250,000 freed in the state of Texas.
Below are some of the events taking place around metro Atlanta.
Sandy Springs
The city’s annual Juneteenth celebration will be held from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday at City Springs. The event will feature live performances, art exhibits, artisan vendors, food trucks and more.
Roswell
Roswell will host an artisan market honoring Juneteenth at 1 p.m. Friday in the lobby of the Roswell Cultural Arts Center.
According to a city statement, “This is your opportunity to meet the creators behind the work, hear their stories firsthand, and take a piece of the experience home. Artists will have additional prints and affordable original pieces available for purchase, making this a wonderful chance to invest in and celebrate the work of African American artists in our community.”
Gwinnett
Several Juneteenth events are planned throughout Gwinnett County.
In Norcross, cellist Okorie “OkCello” Johnson and the Wonders of Worship Youth Choir from Hopewell Baptist Church will perform at the Cultural Arts and Community Center at 11 a.m. Friday.
In Lilburn, the GAPS Society, representing Georgia Autism Parental Support, will host food, games and activities for all ages from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at J.B. Williams Park.
The United Ebony Society will celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds with a festival featuring music, games and food from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Black Women’s Association of Sugar Hill will host its seventh annual Juneteenth event with the Miss Juneteenth pageant, music, food, games, and a scholarship award. The festivities will take place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 5039 W. Broad Street.
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