Articles tagged “low-cost carriers”

Wizz Air’s year-on-year surge looks impressive, but Ryanair’s fuller planes and steadier execution still set the benchmark.

Ryanair’s low uptake for Prime underscores the limits of paid perks in a no-frills model, and shows that even the world’s most disciplined airlines can miscalculate demand.

They say nothing beats a Jet2 holiday – but muscling into a rival’s biggest base on its birthday must come pretty close.

Akasa Air's late entry into the bustling Indian market has posed challenges in terms of capacity constraints, but with aircraft deliveries speeding up, it has its next expansion moves ready to go.

This isn’t Tony Fernandes’ first attempt to connect far-flung destinations – but with new aircraft, digital tools, and a multi-hub strategy, he’s betting AirAsia can finally crack a market that eluded him a decade ago.

Kirby’s take may play in the U.S., but Walsh has the global receipts – low-cost isn’t dead, it’s just bruised by a crowded American market.

Fleet simplicity is usually a cornerstone of low-cost airline operations. Fernandes is preparing to take a calculated risk that the rewards will outweigh the added complexity.

Avelo is sidestepping legacy limitations with an ambitious fleet move, while Embraer finally cracks a U.S. market dominated by union scope clause restrictions.

The move by Sono signals an ambitious pivot from no-frills airline to integrated travel platform, closely tied to the sprawling hospitality empire of its new parent company.

JetBlue’s upbeat statement is a welcome change, but it’s being measured against a very low bar. The airline’s problems have been years in the making, and it’ll take more than a good month to turn things around.