Articles tagged “allegiant air”

When stacked up next to one another, the airlines' choices on efficiency make the worst performers look like really bad businesses.

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.

Although the FAA approved employee training, passengers may feel frightened to find out that their usual flight attendants have been replaced with check-in staff and baggage carriers.

The model carried out by Alaska Air seems to be a good one to mimic for smaller lines, especially in contrast to more flashy entrants such as Virgin America.

Controversial and fee-happy, Allegiant undoubtedly does things differently, is nimble and successful.

Route additions, vacation packages, and lower fuel costs also boosted earnings, but it was fees for carry-on bags and seat election, which averages $37.05 per passenger, that compensated for Allegiant’s drop in load factor.

Too many hurdles to get this implemented, least of which is getting regulators to agree to it. Related, it could open up space for some new pricing startups, similar to Autoslash, though that didn't sit well with competitors.