Presented in this book is the story of the former Frontier Airlines from its founding just after World War II to its eventual demise in the 1980s. The legacy of pioneering air service, purchasing jets, and competing after airline deregulation are just a few of the entertaining storylines that capture a golden and bygone era. The human side of how airlines operate is also documented, as is the saga of change and progression through the years. The book is supplemented with a large number of historical photographs showing aircraft, crews, airports, and memorabilia. 280 colour hb/w images