Tag: Cost
INFORMATIONAL Feb 15, 2022 An Inside Perspective: The Rise of Spirit Airlines Spirit Airlines is notorious for low fares and a multitude of fees that are tacked on to the passenger experience. Despite this, pricing in the U.S. industry has shifted dramatically thanks to the carrier and Ben Baldanza, the airline’s former CEO who pioneered the ultra-low-cost business model in America. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jan 24, 2022 The Evolution of The Low-Cost Airline Business Model Low-cost carriers have left an incredibly strong impact on the airline industry across the world. However, the low-cost business model that is dominant in the marketplace today differs drastically when compared to how low-cost airlines originally entered the industry. Read More →
ROUTES Dec 19, 2021 Spirit Airlines Looks to Challenge Frontier in Philadelphia In a recent announcement, ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines revealed their plans to add seven nonstop routes from Philadelphia. With this competitive shakeup, the carrier looks to grow in the northeast while retaliating against rival Frontier Airlines. Read More →
ROUTES Dec 31, 1969 Sun Country Announces Major Route Expansion Ultra low cost carrier Sun Country Airlines is preparing a major route expansion for the summer of 2021 to a variety of leisure destinations within the United States and Mexico. Read More →
NEWS Dec 31, 1969 Norwegian Set to Resume Longhaul Flying This Winter Norwegian Air UK plans to restart many transatlantic flights this winter. What do you feel about Norwegian's earlier-than-expected return to long-haul flying? Do you think the airline will thrive, or will it grow too much too fast all over again? Read More →
NEWS Dec 31, 1969 Norwegian Air to Ground a Majority of Their Fleet Until April 2021 Norwegian Air says it will keep the majority of its fleet grounded until April 2021. Read More →