Articles tagged “low-cost carriers”

The budget carrier successfully introduced long-haul flights to its service and with flights to New York nearly selling out; the Scandinavian airline is now looking to expand to the east.

The U.S. aviation industry isn’t likely to retain its spots at the top of the list for long as players from Asia and the Middle East expand quickly and move up in global ranking.

Incheon will likely build shops and create services that target the needs and budgets of flyers who are less Louis Vuitton and more Uniqlo.

Sure, the lower prices are good, but Africa passengers will pick Fastjet if it can overcome regional challenges with safety and reliability.

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.

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

It's doubtful that the errant book was the only issue, but the actions of Ryanair, the police, and passengers speak to the toxic environment the low-cost carrier's policies have created.

Next time, convince a friend to come along & carry a baggage, than pay the extra fee for a large bag on Ryanair. Now you know.

There are no easy answers for Virgin America, and 2013 will be a critical juncture.

Check one bag and buy an airport sandwich and, before you know it, that ticket from a low-cost carrier doesn’t end up costing much less than a BA seat. Ads should show the actual math.