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Sep 30, 2024
Frontier Q3 2024 Earnings Report
Reported financial results with revenue increase but adjusted pre-tax loss, while also issuing forward guidance.
Key Takeaways
Frontier Group Holdings reported a 6% increase in total operating revenues to $935 million for Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023. Despite the revenue growth, the company experienced a pre-tax income of $27 million, with an adjusted pre-tax loss of $10 million. The company enhanced liquidity by $205 million through a new revolving credit facility and expanded PDP financing capacity by $113 million.
Total operating revenues increased by 6% to $935 million.
RASM was 9.28 cents, a 2% increase year-over-year.
The company closed a new revolving credit facility, enhancing liquidity by $205 million.
Took delivery of five A321neo aircraft during the quarter.
Forward Guidance
The Company expects positive stage-adjusted year-over-year RASM in the fourth quarter, notwithstanding hurricane-related impacts - supported by continued moderation in capacity growth and further progress on recently deployed network and revenue initiatives.
Positive Outlook
- Positive stage-adjusted year-over-year RASM expected in Q4.
- Continued moderation in capacity growth.
- Further progress on recently deployed network and revenue initiatives.
- Average fuel price per gallon is expected to be in the range of $2.40 to $2.50
- Effective tax rate is expected to be 10 percent
Challenges Ahead
- Hurricane Milton flight cancellations and demand softness are expected to negatively impact Q4 adjusted pre-tax margin by approximately 2%.
- Adjusted total operating expenses (excluding fuel) are expected to include approximately $10 million of cost inefficiencies from hurricane-related impacts and temporary excess crew-related costs due to capacity reductions.
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