401(k)
2023 plan-year 401(k) DOL Form 5500

FRONTIER AIRLINES, INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

FRONTIER AIRLINES, INC.

This 401(k) plan holds $794M in total assets and serves 6,374 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by FRONTIER AIRLINES, INC. in Colorado. The plan reported positive net income of $174M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$794M
Participants
6,374
State
Industry
Transportation & Warehousing

What the Filing Says About FRONTIER AIRLINES, INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN

FRONTIER AIRLINES, INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by FRONTIER AIRLINES, INC., headquartered in Colorado. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $794M in total end-of-year assets and covers 6,374 participants across the Transportation & Warehousing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 841256945, and the plan has been effective since 2007-03-02. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $620M at the beginning of 2023 to $794M at year-end — a gain of 28.1%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $794M, with reported net income of $174M driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$620M
Total Assets (End of Year)$794M
Net Assets (End of Year)$794M
Net Income$174M
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN841256945
Plan Effective Date2007-03-02
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (FRONTIER AIRLINES, INC.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 5,417 $620M
2023 1 6,374 $794M
2024 1 7,242 $962M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the FRONTIER AIRLINES, INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, FRONTIER AIRLINES, INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN holds $794M in total assets with 6,374 participants. It is sponsored by FRONTIER AIRLINES, INC..
What type of plan is FRONTIER AIRLINES, INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN?
FRONTIER AIRLINES, INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 2007-03-02. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 841256945.
Who sponsors the FRONTIER AIRLINES, INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN?
FRONTIER AIRLINES, INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN is sponsored by FRONTIER AIRLINES, INC., located in Colorado. The sponsor's EIN is 841256945 and the plan operates in the Transportation & Warehousing industry.
How did FRONTIER AIRLINES, INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN perform in 2023?
FRONTIER AIRLINES, INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN grew by 28.1% during 2023, moving from $620M to $794M in total assets. Net income was $174M.
Where can I find official filings for FRONTIER AIRLINES, INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for FRONTIER AIRLINES, INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 841256945 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does FRONTIER AIRLINES, INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2023.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 841256945.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 — Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

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