Brian Sumers, Skift
Legacy airlines are in trouble. Many deserve bailouts. But let's not take it too far. There's no reason to penalize low-cost airlines. If they can make money with cheap fares, let them.
3 weeks ago
Julia Kollewe, The Guardian
The only thing that made low-cost carriers' business models work was volume. If physical distancing in the cabin becomes the norm, that business model will go bust.
3 months ago
Andrea Navarro, Bloomberg
What a sad situation. In the past many of these people might have had a chance to win asylum in the United States.
1 year ago
Tom Lowry, Skift
Low-cost and ultra-low-cost airlines have had great success, but the model is not a panacea. Many discounters never disrupt as promised, or realize the profit. We’ll explore all the potential hurdles facing low-cost carriers on Friday, October 12 at 11 a.m. EST on a Skift Call. Please join us for this all-important discussion.
2 years ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Just before this pilot issue broke, Skift went to Europe to speak with Ryanair's chief marketing officer about how he improved the airline's customer service. Recent events will almost certainly set Ryanair back, but we think it can recover — if only because people like cheap fares.
3 years ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
It seems like there is a renewed appetite among Europe's big airline groups to reduce the number of players in the market. They may find it hard to do while fuel remains cheap, but when it starts to creep up, more deals will likely occur.
3 years ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
The best CEOs know when to quit and Carolyn McCall’s decision to jump ship at a pivotal time for UK airlines is perhaps a sign that there might be tough times ahead.
3 years ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
To the average flyer this makes little sense. Why would a Scandinavian airline build a new airline with the same name in Ireland? But many consumers expect to pay 30 or 35 Euros to fly from Copenhagen to London. If an airline is going to offer those prices, it needs to control costs.
3 years ago
Benjamin Katz, Bloomberg
Wizz Air is doing in eastern Europe, what Ryanair and EasyJet have done in the west. Legacy flag carriers, especially those not part of bigger groups, just find it too hard to compete.
3 years ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Is Level a legitimate attempt by International Airlines Group to build a long-haul, low-cost carrier? Or is it a "fighting brand" designed to make Norwegian Air's expansion more challenging? Time will tell.
3 years ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
Our experts weigh in on why you should think twice before booking the very cheapest airfare these days.
3 years ago
