Frontier to return 13 A320neo jets early; non-cash charges of $60 million to $80 million
Frontier Airlines, a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, agreed on August 25, 2026 to end leases on 13 A320neo aircraft roughly six to seven years early, with the aircraft returned in the second half of 2026. The company expects about $260 million lower operating lease assets and liabilities, plus charges of $60 million to $80 million (non-cash) and $90 million to $120 million (cash), which will weigh on reported results in 2026 and beyond.
Key points
- Early Return Agreement dated August 25, 2026 covers 13 A320neo aircraft currently in operation, to be returned in the second half of 2026.
- Expected reduction of about $260 million in both operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities.
- Non-cash charges of $60 million to $80 million and cash charges of $90 million to $120 million, mostly recognized in Q3 and Q4 2026; most cash to be settled in 2028 and 2029.
- On August 29, 2026, Frontier agreed with AerCap Holdings N.V. to direct lease 10 A321neo aircraft, with deliveries expected from Q4 2026 to Q1 2027.
The filing
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