Articles tagged “allegiant air”

Airline Weekly

Allegiant Air Lifted by Growth of Ticket Add-Ons Like Extra Legroom Seats

Travelers are increasingly willing to pay for a little bit of luxury even when flying on a discounter like Allegiant.

2 months ago
Allegiant Air Lifted by Growth of Ticket Add-Ons Like Extra Legroom Seats

Airline Weekly

What Allegiant Air’s Bad Quarter Suggests About the Future of Budget Carriers

Allegiant Air executives vigorously reject the notion that the budget airline model is dying in the U.S. But two bad quarters in a row suggest that it may be at least changing.

5 months ago
What Allegiant Air’s Bad Quarter Suggests About the Future of Budget Carriers

News Blog

U.S. Unveils New Airline Customer Service Portal

Air travelers in the U.S. now have a one-stop shop when it comes to knowing what airlines will provide them with in the event of a lengthy flight delay or cancellation. The new Airline Customer Service Dashboard by the Department of Transportation is designed to "ensure the traveling public has easy access" to airline commitments…

Edward Russell | 7 months ago

Airlines

The Highest Paid U.S. Airline CEOs

It's little surprise that the CEO of most America's most financially sound big airline, Ed Bastian of Delta, was also the highest paid. But how does he stack up to his peers?

Edward Russell | 9 months ago

The Highest Paid U.S. Airline CEOs

News Blog

Toledo Largest U.S. City to Lose Air Service Due to Pilot Shortage

Toledo, Ohio, has the unfortunate distinction of being the largest U.S. city, and one of the first, to entirely lose air service on a network carrier due to the pilot shortage. American Airlines will end flights to Toledo from Chicago O'Hare on September 7 citing the "regional pilot staffing shortage," a spokesperson confirmed Thursday. With…

Edward Russell | 9 months ago

Airlines

Daily Podcast: A Multi-Billion Dollar Low-Cost Merger

Good morning from Skift. It's Tuesday, February 8, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 year ago

Daily Podcast: A Multi-Billion Dollar Low-Cost Merger

Airlines

Allegiant Air to Get New CEO During Challenging Period

When Allegiant President John Redmond adds the CEO title in June, he'll have to deal with some of the same issues, such as the pandemic, that he's trying to handle now. Add one more thing to the list: Frontier could become a more formidable flight competitor if it gets the OK to merge with Spirit.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Allegiant Air to Get New CEO During Challenging Period

Hotels

Daily Podcast: Digital Nomad-Friendly Hotels

Good morning from Skift. It's Friday, February 4, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 year ago

Daily Podcast: Digital Nomad-Friendly Hotels

Airline Weekly

Allegiant Air Misses Targets Due to Comping Flyers for Cancelled Flights

Allegiant Air's costs soared in the fourth quarter, as bad weather and crew shortages due to the Omicron variant forced it to cancel flights. The airline paid $23 million to passengers to compensate for cancelled flights in the quarter, compared with $4-5 million in compensation it pays in an ordinary year.

1 year ago
Allegiant Air Misses Targets Due to Comping Flyers for Cancelled Flights

Airline Weekly

Allegiant Air Switches to Boeing With Surprise 100 737 Max Order

Allegiant Air, which long operated an all-Airbus fleet, surprised everyone with its order for up to 100 Boeing 737 Maxes. The Las Vegas-based budget airline says the move is "opportunistic," but whatever it is, it's a shot in the arm for beleaguered Boeing.

1 year ago
Allegiant Air Switches to Boeing With Surprise 100 737 Max Order