Lufthansa’s Low-Cost Expansion Into North America and 4 Other Aviation Trends This Week

Throughout the week we post dozens of original stories, connecting the dots across the travel industry, and every weekend we sum it all up. This weekend roundup examines aviation.

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>>With Lufthansa and the Star Alliance ramping up transatlantic low-cost carrier service via Eurowings, competition for budget flights to Europe is about to get hot: Lufthansa’s Plans for Low-Cost Expansion Into North America — Skift Business Traveler

>>It’s rarely a great deal to buy miles directly from an airline. But several carriers in the Americas are offering big discounts. Just remember: Miles almost always lose value with time: Airlines Offer Deals as They Try to Sell More Miles to Consumers

>>Did you think Basic Economy fares would be good for consumers? Ha. Airlines are in the business to make money: American’s Basic Economy Fares Are Working for the Airline So Far

>>The to-be-delivered Delta One cabin eked out a victory over United’s Polaris product in this year’s crystal cabin awards. United’s team must be fuming: Delta Air Lines Wins Crystal Cabin Award for Best International Business Class Design

>>Given some of the misplaced comments made by UK ministers tasked with leading the country’s exit from the European Union, Ryanair’s comments might be a touch optimistic. Still, the importance of aviation to both sides means that some form of deal will likely be done by March 2019 to avoid a worst-case scenario of grounded aircraft: Ryanair Thinks Politicians Are Starting to Listen To Brexit Threat