Frontier Airlines Names President James Dempsey as Interim CEO Amid Cost Pressures

Frontier Airlines has appointed President James Dempsey as Interim CEO, replacing long-time leader Barry Biffle. Biffle will remain in an advisory capacity until December 31, 2025. The airline reported $886 million in revenue for Q3 2025, with a net loss of $77 million. Frontier faces challenges in achieving consistent profits in 2025 due to weakened demand and tariff impacts. AeroTime reported that the airline expects ongoing competitive capacity reductions to continue through 2026, supporting a more balanced supply environment and improved revenue performance. Frontier Group Holdings, the parent company of Frontier Airlines, issued a statement saying Dempsey has been named Interim CEO effective immediately.