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Republic Airways wins Frontier auction

Republic Airways Holdings won the bankruptcy court auction for Frontier Airlines today, buying the Denver-based carrier
for almost $108.8 million after rival Southwest Airlines Co.’s bid was rejected.

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Republic growth strategy fraught with risk

By purchasing two struggling airlines for which it flies, Republic Airways Holdings is taking aboard substantial risks that
threaten its profitable niche, analysts say. Frontier Airlines and Midwest Airlines are not only leaking money, but fly at
an altitude where major carriers routinely dogfight
in a fare war Republic hasn’t had to fight as a contract carrier.

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