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News / Frontier Airlines adds routes and increases service frequency to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport for Mardi Gras celebrations
Additional flight options offer affordable travel to the big easy for Mardi Gras 2026

Let the good times roll! Frontier Airlines is making travel to New Orleans for Mardi Gras more convenient and affordable by adding 12 new routes and increasing service frequency on existing routes during the month of February 2026. From February 12 to 22, America’s Low Fare Airline will fly nonstop to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) from 22 airports, enabling more consumers from across the United States to enjoy New Orleans’ famous Mardi Gras festivities in person.
New service to/from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY):
SERVICE TO/FROM: | SERVICE START: | SERVICE FREQUENCY: |
Charlotte, N.C. (CLT) | February 12, 2026 | 3x/week |
Newark (EWR) | February 12, 2026 | 3x/week |
New York (JFK) | February 12, 2026 | 4x/week |
Las Vegas (LAS) | February 12, 2026 | Daily |
Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | February 12, 2026 | Daily |
Austin, Texas (AUS) | February 13, 2026 | 3x/week |
Cincinnati (CVG) | February 13, 2026 | 2x/week |
Washington Dulles (IAD) | February 13, 2026 | 2x/week |
New York (LGA) | February 13, 2026 | 3x/week |
Miami (MIA) | February 13, 2026 | 3x/week |
Phoenix (PHX) | February 13, 2026 | 3x/week |
Tampa, Fla. (TPA) | February 13, 2026 | 2x/week |
In addition to the above new, limited-time routes, Frontier is also increasing service frequency to MSY for Mardi Gras from the following airports:
SERVICE TO/FROM: | INCREASED SERVICE FREQUENCY: |
Atlanta (ATL) | 2x/daily |
Baltimore (BWI) | 3x/week |
Cleveland (CLE) | 3x/week |
Denver (DEN) | 2x/daily |
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | Daily |
Detroit (DTW) | 3x/week |
Houston Bush (IAH) | Daily |
Orlando, Fla. (MCO) | Daily |
Philadelphia (PHL) | Daily |
Raleigh-Durham, N.C. (RDU) | 3x/week |
Frequency and times are subject to change. Please check flyfrontier.com for additional details.
Frontier Airlines has introduced sweeping changes to its product and customer service offerings, ushering in ‘The New Frontier.’ Among the enhancements is UpFront Plus seating, an upgraded seating option with extra leg and elbow room in the first two rows of the aircraft. Customers in UpFront Plus enjoy a window or aisle seat with extra legroom and a guaranteed empty middle seat. The airline also now offers unlimited companion travel for its most loyal customers, with the flexibility to choose a different companion on every Frontier flight. Debuting in late 2025, Frontier will begin offering First Class seating, combining unmatched comfort and space at Frontier’s trademark affordable prices.
Frontier continues to innovate with its industry-leading frequent flyer program, FRONTIER Miles, which allows customers to ‘Get It All For Less.’ Members earn miles quickly and get rewarded for each dollar spent on Frontier products. Miles accrue based on dollars spent with a standard 10X multiplier: $1 = 10 miles, with multipliers increasing at every elite level up to 20X. Elite status is attainable at only 10,000 miles and offers perks such as priority boarding, seat selection and free bag(s) depending on status level. Like the airline, FRONTIER Miles is also family friendly, offering easy family pooling of miles making it simple for families to enjoy rewards together. Joining is free.










