EasyJet touts positive consumer feedback for the reason behind the full rollout, but profits that trickle in from flyers whom prefer to choose their seat are a more likely influencer.
Fastjet has a distance to go from flying between two Tanzanian cities to becoming a pan-African airline, but could become a leader with little competition if service proves to be reliable and safe from the start.
EasyJet is intelligently putting more emphasis on the customer experience, as it has significantly reduced its cancellations and delays through the "EasyJet turn project," and is trying to improved the boarding process through a push for allocated seating.
A rare instance indeed: A low-cost carrier recommending what passengers should do with their luggage in order to help them avoid headaches -- and save them a bit of cash, too.
Fastjet optimistic start is refreshing news from a continent where two of the strongest countries for aviation -- South Africa and Nigeria -- are struggling.
The fight for airfare transparency continues; this time headed by UK booking site Flybe that says it has altered its fare displays and wants other airlines, including easyJet and Aer Lingus, to do the same.