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Allegiant Air is another low-cost carrier struggling to build a positive image in the U.S.
Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 8 years ago
It would be cynical indeed if Allegiant's pilots were raising safety concerns about the airline as a mere bargaining chip. Which it seems they are, since they're the ones flying the planes.
Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago
All things must pass, but Spirit Airlines looks fairly unstoppable for now. Travelers who know how to play the game can take advantage of Spirit's low fares to get to their vacation destination, a little more rumpled perhaps, but carrying a heavier wallet or purse.
Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago
Extra fees are making airlines' profits healthier while keeping base fares low for consumers. They're on track to increase each year, which is becoming a good thing for the industry and flyers.
Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago
Increased airline fees are almost always discussed in a negative light, but are also largely to credit for airlines' growing profits that lead to job creation instead of loss.
Spirit's Ben Baldanza appears to be a kinder, gentler Michael O'Leary. Baldanza takes inspiration from Ryanair's market share as Spirit is slated to add about 90 additional planes by 2021 to help take a much bigger piece of the pie.
Dennis Schaal , Skift | 10 years ago
When stacked up next to one another, the airlines' choices on efficiency make the worst performers look like really bad businesses.
Eliza Ronalds-Hannon, Skift | 11 years ago
Customers are sure to complain about these new fees, but if they want the low fares these companies offer, they have to play the game.
Allegiant is way more than an airline or a clone of fee-hungry Spirit. It's a diversified travel company, hawking hotels, car rentals and other ground transportation services as it profitability taps into travelers desire to escape.
Scott Mayerowitz, Associated Press | 11 years ago
America’s largest airline would be quick to boot outdated MD-80s and Boeing 757s, which is great news for budget carriers that fly all used jets and rely on a supply of cheap old parts to keep costs low.
Alwyn Scott, Reuters | 11 years ago
