Frontier Airlines has opened a crew base at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

“We are thrilled to celebrate this historic occasion for Frontier and DFW,” said Barry Biffle, president and chief executive of, Frontier Airlines.

The site is expected to host up to 120 pilots and 220 flight attendants and generate more than $78 million annually in local wages.

“This new crew base will bring quality jobs to the DFW community and allow us to expand our affordable and convenient travel options to those across the region,” he added.