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Frontier terminates 13 A320neo leases, leases 10 A321neo; expects $150-200M in charges
Frontier Group Holdings, Inc.
- Early Return Agreement with lessors: 13 A320neo returned in H2 2026, cutting ROU assets/liabilities by ~$260M.
- Non-cash charges of $60-80M expected in Q3/Q4 2026 from prepaid maintenance write-off and accelerated depreciation.
- Cash charges of $90-120M for early lease termination, majority settled in 2028-2029.
- New agreement with AerCap to direct lease 10 A321neo, deliveries Q4 2026 to Q1 2027, maintaining capacity with fewer aircraft.
- Management highlights A321neo productivity and flexibility; eliminates significant future maintenance costs.