DENVER, Jan. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Despite its relative safety, hurtling through the sky in a metal tube is understandably nerve-wracking for many people. Thus, a new program has been created to help anyone whose need or desire to fly is hampered by fear.
Frontier Airlines is proud to announce it is sponsoring the Flight without Fear project run by the Colorado Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, a member of the International Organization of Women Pilots. The program consists of an introductory session followed by an eight-week course that uses education, systematic desensitization and relaxation to reduce nervousness and anxiety related to air travel. Participants will learn about how air travel works, with instructors discussing concepts including aerodynamics, weather, safety and air crew qualifications. Tours of Frontier Airlines' training and aircraft maintenance facilities and Air Traffic Control facilities will allow participants to see how it all works first-hand.
The program will culminate with a graduation flight between Denver and Salt Lake City, which will give participants an opportunity to test their newly learned skills.
"We are really proud of this program," said Donna Miller, a Frontier pilot and a volunteer instructor of the Flight without Fear Program. "If we can help just one person overcome their fear of flying, then the program can be considered a success."
The class meets on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Frontier Airlines General Office located at 7001 Tower Rd, Denver, CO 80249-7312. A program fee covers all materials, including the round-trip graduation flight. Registration is limited to 16 participants. The registration form, available at http://www.colorado99s.org/FWF.htm, and a $50.00 non-refundable deposit must be sent to the Colorado Ninety-Nines by Feb. 1, 2006, with the balance of $335 due at the first class. For more information on the Flight without Fear program, please visit http://www.colorado99s.org/FWF.htm or contact Donna Miller at
About Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc.
Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of Denver-based Frontier Airlines. Currently in its 13th year of operations, Frontier Airlines is the second largest jet service carrier at Denver International Airport, employing approximately 5,000 aviation professionals. With 55 aircraft and one of the youngest Airbus fleet in North America, Frontier offers 24 channels of DIRECTV(R) service in every seatback along with 33 inches of legroom in an all coach configuration. In conjunction with its regional jet fleet, operated by Republic Airlines, Frontier offers routes linking its Denver hub to 55 destinations including 48 U.S. cities in 28 states spanning the nation from coast to coast, eight cities in Mexico and one city in Canada. In November of 2006, Frontier and AirTran announced a first-of-its-kind integrated marketing partnership that offers travelers the ability to reach more than 80 destinations across four countries with low fares, aboard two of the youngest fleets in the industry. In December of 2006 Frontier was designated "Best Low Cost Carrier" in the U.S. by the readers of Business Traveler magazine. For more in-depth information on Frontier Airlines, please visit our website at http://www.frontierairlines.com/.
About Colorado Ninety-Nines, Inc.
Colorado Ninety-Nines, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to engage in strictly educational, charitable and/or scientific activities and purposes, and particularly to promote aeronautical science. The Colorado chapter is a member of The Ninety-Nines, Inc., an international organization of licensed women pilots from 35 countries with over 5,500 members throughout the world. The Ninety-Nines members work together as a group to provide support to other female pilots through each individual member's enthusiasm, interest and imagination. This support is carried through to the female student pilots who are just beginning to work toward their ultimate goals. For more information of the Colorado Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, please visit http://www.colorado99s.org/.
