Articles tagged “frontier airlines”

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Are Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers in a ‘Perilous Time’?

The head of an industry trade group sounded the alarm for ultra-low-cost carriers as airlines like Spirit and Frontier face declining profits. However, other carriers in the industry have seen some success despite industry headwinds.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

Are Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers in a ‘Perilous Time’?

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Inside One of the Most Profitable U.S. Airlines You Haven’t Heard of

As ultra-low-cost carriers like Spirit and Frontier falter, Sun Country has been able to routinely stand out as one of the most profitable airlines in the U.S.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 weeks ago

Inside One of the Most Profitable U.S. Airlines You Haven’t Heard of

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From Leaders to Laggards: What Went Wrong With the Ultra Low-Cost Carriers?

High unit costs, reduced operational efficiencies, and increased competition from network carriers have combined to create a significant challenge for ultra low-cost carriers in the U.S.

Ashab Rizvi | 2 months ago

From Leaders to Laggards: What Went Wrong With the Ultra Low-Cost Carriers?

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Biden Administration Proposes Rule to Ban ‘Junk Fees’ for Family Seating

If finalized, the rule would ban airlines from charging fees to assign seats to children aged 13 or younger next to their parents or an accompanying adult.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

Biden Administration Proposes Rule to Ban ‘Junk Fees’ for Family Seating

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Spirit Posts ‘Disappointing’ Revenues as CEO Promises Change

With 'transformational' changes to its business model announced earlier this week, Spirit will be hoping that these numbers are the start of a long-term shift for the troubled airline.

Gordon Smith | 2 months ago

Spirit Posts ‘Disappointing’ Revenues as CEO Promises Change

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Spirit Announces Huge Premium Push, But is it Enough to Shore Up the Airline?

Spirit is the latest U.S. low-cost airline to make a premium pivot in a bid to boost profitability. Wall Street will be watching closely.

Gordon Smith | 2 months ago

Spirit Announces Huge Premium Push, But is it Enough to Shore Up the Airline?

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‘There’s Just No New Opportunities’: United Airlines Execs Rip Into Low-Cost Rivals

As Delta and United continue to rake in huge profits, both airlines think low-cost carriers have limited recourse.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

‘There’s Just No New Opportunities’: United Airlines Execs Rip Into Low-Cost Rivals

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Delta Falls Short of Expectations as It Grapples With Seating Surplus

Delta, which has consistently been one of the most profitable U.S. airlines, slightly underperformed in the second quarter, partly due to an oversupply of domestic seats. That could signal trouble for domestic carriers this summer.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

Delta Falls Short of Expectations as It Grapples With Seating Surplus

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Why JetBlue’s Baggage Change Leaves United Airlines on its Own

As JetBlue makes carry-on bags free for all passengers, is United's isolated market positioning becoming increasingly untenable?

Gordon Smith | 3 months ago

Why JetBlue’s Baggage Change Leaves United Airlines on its Own

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Spirit Airlines Drops Change and Cancellation Fees in New Push for Profitability

Spirit’s changes come as its biggest competitor, Frontier, also dropped change fees and overhauled its pricing structure.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 months ago

Spirit Airlines Drops Change and Cancellation Fees in New Push for Profitability