Jamie McGee

USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee

Nashville International Airport will offer new nonstop Frontier Airlines flights to Orlando International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport.

The Orlando and Chicago flights begin April 14 and the Philadelphia flight on April 15. Tickets are available for purchase today.

“Frontier’s decision to grow its Nashville operations speaks volumes about our region’s thriving business climate and expanding tourism and convention industry,” said Rob Wigington, president and CEO of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. “The addition of new carriers to existing destinations increases flight options for our passengers and helps keep air fares affordable. That’s great news all around.”

The Chicago flight will run daily through mid-June and then will be offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The Orlando flight will run Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. The Philadelphia flight will be offered Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

“Travelers between big cities have enjoyed low fares while many markets have remained overpriced and underserved,” said Frontier Airlines President Barry Biffle. “Frontier’s low fares in Nashville will benefit thousands of new fliers who are forced to drive because they haven’t found affordable air travel options – or they simply stay at home. We see hundreds of additional opportunities like these throughout the country, fueling our growth for years to come.”

Delta Air Lines and Southwest offer an Orlando flight. The Chicago route is serviced by American Airlines and United Airlines. American Airlines and Southwest fly to Philadelphia.

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