Frontier Is Launching Another New Route to Puerto Rico

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - August 3rd, 2021

puerto rico curfew — The beach at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan.

Puerto Rico’s surging tourism arrivals will get another boost this fall when Frontier Airlines adds another route to the island.

Beginning Nov. 1, Frontier Airlines will launch new nonstop flights between Jacksonville International Airport and San Juan’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport.

The flights will operate three times weekly, according to a statement.

It’s the latest addition to Frontier’s Caribbean network, which has growing significantly amid the pandemic.

— CJ

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