Frontier Group Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Frontier Airlines, Inc., today announced that its Board of Directors has elected James G. Dempsey as President and Chief Executive Officer.
The announcement follows the December 2025 appointment of Dempsey as Frontier’s interim Chief Executive Officer. Dempsey, who has been with the company since 2014, succeeds Barry L. Biffle, who left his role on December 31, 2025.
“Jimmy has demonstrated over his more than a decade at Frontier that he’s the right leader to drive our airline forward,” said Board Chair Bill Franke in a statement. “His expertise will help us capitalize on the opportunities we see ahead, preserve our industry-leading cost advantage and guide Frontier into the future.”
“It’s an exciting time at Frontier as we kick off 2026,” Dempsey told investors. “The dedication and hard work of our team members enables Frontier to deliver unrivaled value to our customers. I look forward to continuing to work alongside Team Frontier and the Board in our next chapter to execute and deliver long-term shareholder value.”
Frontier also announced revisions to its Q4 2025 guidance, initially provided on November 5, 2025, and updated on December 15, 2025. The Company now expects its adjusted (non-GAAP) diluted earnings per share to be at the upper end of the earlier guidance range of $0.04 to $0.20. This positive outlook is driven by robust revenue growth as the quarter advanced, despite the challenges posed by the government shutdown.
Frontier shares rose 2.5% in premarket trading following the announcement.
By CEO NA Editorial Staff
