Mark VanLoh, Tulsa International Airport CEO, said in a statement that “we look forward to welcoming Frontier and the added connectivity that their arrival will provide to our travelers.”

“Frontier’s commitment to first-class service and low fares combined with their expanded network will be an asset boosting the efficiency of our businesses and the quality of life of our area residents,” he continued.

Frontier’s flights will increase from 19 to 21 the number of nonstop destinations served at TIA. Fares and schedules are expected to be available this fall, in time for summer 2018 travel.

“The decision by Frontier Airlines to return to Tulsa after more than seven years away is a significant sign of our region’s rebirth,” Brien Thorstenberg, senior vice president of economic development for the Tulsa Regional Chamber, said in a statement. “As a region, we are on the upswing, and that is being noticed around the country.

“And good news begets good news. New transit options in the near term will likely draw even more options in the longer term, which is a win for all of us.”