DATE: April 11, 2008
ATTN: Travel Manager/Arranger/Travelers

Frontier Airlines Files For Bankruptcy

Frontier Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection today, citing unexpected problems with its credit card processor, but said it would operate its normal flight schedule.

Despite filing for bankruptcy, Frontier said it believes it has enough cash to match its operating costs.  The airline reported a fouth-quarter loss in January, citing higher fuel prices - and said it would sell four of its nearly two dozen Airbus jets to bolster its cash position.

Continental Airlines Matches $25 Charge For Second Bag

Continental Airlines joined United Airlines, US Airways, Delta Air Lines, and Northwest Airlines in charging passengers $25 for their second piece of luggage. 

Rules vary slightly by airline, but this fee is generally applicable only for:

• Domestic flights with departure dates in early May, 2008
• Coach-class, non-refundable tickets
• Passengers who don't have elite status on that airline (or partner airlines)

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