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Frontier Airlines surprises 5-millionth passenger with 19 free trips

Frontier Airlines gave their 5 millionth passenger 19 round-trip tickets.

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin-Bergstorm International Airport (AUS), Frontier Airlines and airport representatives surprised Frontier's 5-millionth passenger with 19 round-trip tickets on Tuesday. The 19 vouchers represent the 19 non-stop Frontier destinations available from Austin.

Chelsea Sievers was deemed the lucky winner when she was on Flight 1867 from AUS to Ontario International Airport (ONT).  

"We recently bought a house in Florida, so that means we can travel there whenever we want and don't have to worry about cost, which is awesome," said Sievers when asked what it means for their family. 

Sievers also said her family travels a lot, and with having a 2-year-old and 6-year-old they typically fly Frontier since children fly free.

Credit: Frontier Airlines

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Frontier Airlines began service to and from Austin in 2001.

“We’re excited to celebrate this major accomplishment and milestone in Austin,” Daniel Shurz, senior vice president of commercial for Frontier Airlines. “Frontier is focused on delivering ‘Low Fares Done Right’ so people can fly more often. We are incredibly appreciative of the support we’ve received from the community and our airport partner in Austin.”

WATCH: Frontier Airlines surprises 5 millionth passenger

Until 2015, Frontier had never offered more than two nonstop routes from Austin. Today, Frontier has significantly expanded its service at AUS and now offers more routes than any other ULCC from the airport with 19 nonstop destinations offered from the South Terminal at AUS, including daily service to Denver and Las Vegas.

WATCH: Austin airport celebrates 20 years of operation

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