The Other Frontier Airlines: A Brief History Of The 20th-Century Denver-Based Operator

When most travelers think of Frontier Airlines today, they picture a (now-former) low-cost carrier with animal-themed tails. But this isnt the first Frontier Airlines. The original Frontier, based in Denver, played an important part in connecting the Rocky Mountain region to the rest of the US market during the latter half of the 20th century. Lets take a look back at the rise and fall of this airline and its role in American aviation.