Frontier Heads to Colombia, Filling a Gap Spirit Left

Frontier Airlines is heading to South America for the first time. The Denver-based budget carrier announced nonstop service to three cities in Colombia, all departing from Orlando (MCO).

All three were once flown by Spirit Airlines, which left a low-cost-carrier gap in Colombia when it shut down earlier this summer.

"We believe there is strong, unmet demand for low-cost travel between Orlando and Colombia, and we look forward to offering affordable flight options between these two magnificent destinations," Frontier VP Tyri Squyres said in a statement announcing the routes.

Andrew's Take

If you're planning a trip to Colombia, watch for an intro fare war here. Frontier tends to launch new routes with extremely low fares, then adjust after it sees how bookings shake out.