Articles tagged “allegiant air”

Airline Weekly

Allegiant Air and Viva Aerobus to Create Unique U.S.-Mexico Low-Cost Airline Alliance

Most trans-border joint ventures are between major airlines, like Delta and Aeromexico. But Allegiant Air and Mexico's Viva Aerobus are proposing a low-cost-carrier alliance that they say would boost brand awareness for both airlines and give travelers more options.

2 years ago

Airlines

Allegiant Air’s Rare Feat: Higher Revenue Than 2019 and a Profit

Allegiant Air CEO Maurice Gallagher thought returning to 2019 levels of flying would be as easy as "turning on a switch." He was wrong, and disruptions cost the airline millions during the third quarter. Still, Allegiant managed a rare pandemic-era achievement by turning a profit and increasing revenues vs. the 2019 period.

Madhu Unnikrishnan | 3 years ago

Airlines

These 4 Airlines Made More From Upsells Than Ticket Sales in 2020

In an industry record, four budget airlines generated more revenue from ancillaries than they did from ticket sales in 2020. More importantly, ancillary revenue grew across all of the largest airlines last year despite the crisis.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Airline Weekly

Will Budget Airlines Like Allegiant, Frontier and Spirit Gain Share in the Recovery?

3 years ago

Airline Weekly

Las Vegas-Based Allegiant Air Likes Its Odds This Year Serving Leisure Travel Sweet Spots

3 years ago

Airline Weekly

American Adds to Summer Route Frenzy Amid Concerns of Too Much Capacity

3 years ago

Airlines

Is Spring Break a Bust for Airlines?

Travel is relative to people's needs and right now leisure is king — especially for cooped-up college kids. If airlines want to cash in on pent-up demands, servicing underserved locations offering a combination of nature outings and social distancing is key to increasing revenue output during the pandemic.

Ruthy Muñoz, Skift | 3 years ago

Airlines

Allegiant Air Is Bleeding Red Ink So Why Is It Optimistic?

Allegiant said it saw the "end of history" on March 1, but its focus on domestic, primarily leisure flights gives it cause for optimism. Still, the airline doesn't think a meaningful recovery will occur until sometime next year at the earliest.

Madhu Unnikrishnan, Skift | 4 years ago

Airlines

Hopes Dashed for a Quick U.S. Airline Recovery Amid Coronavirus Spikes

The messaging about the U.S. airline recovery includes some, shall we say, irrational exuberance. Sure, some people will always want or need to fly. But many more want to manage their risk, and that's hard to do when the United States can't control a raging pandemic.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 4 years ago

Airlines

U.S. Airlines Seek Revenue From ‘Visiting Friends and Relatives’ Travel

U.S. carriers had identified travelers visiting friends and relatives as a bright spot, even amid the Covid-19 pandemic. But as cases continue to rise, some travelers may change their minds and cancel their plans.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 4 years ago