Frontier adds 2 more destinations from Rhode Island airport

Passengers approach the TSA checkpoint at TF Green Airport. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Frontier Airlines has established new routes from Rhode Island to Atlanta and Philadelphia, airport officials said.

The flights from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick to Atlanta started Monday and the flights to Philadelphia are starting Tuesday, according to a statement from the Rhode Island Airport Corp.

The Atlanta flights will depart on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and the Philadelphia flights will depart on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

“Frontier now offers six nonstop Providence routes this summer as we have expanded our PVD route network to meet the pent-up desire for summer travel while maintaining affordable fares and a friendly flying experience,” Frontier spokesperson Jennifer de la Cruz said in a statement.

The other destination are Orlando, Tampa and Miami in Florida, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Frontier said it’s starting Providence to Philadelphia one-way fares at $29 and Atlanta fares at $44.