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JetSMART Adds 3 Airbus Aircraft To Fleet Before Christmas
JetSMART, the South American member of the IndiGo Partners family of airlines just got two Airbus A321neos and an A320neo.
Avelo Airlines Launches PayPal Partnership For Ticket Purchases
The airline is the first US carrier to offer PayPal’s buy now, pay later option.
Flying With Spirit Airlines: A First-Time Guide
Spirit Airlines can be a great deal, but travelers should come prepared.
Flair Airlines Will Save Canadian Passengers $300 Million This Year
The airline’s CEO said other airlines have attempted to offer more competitive fares.
5 Reasons Why Low-Cost Carriers Aren't That Bad
For all the flack low-cost carriers receive, they may be worth it for many passengers.
Frontier Airlines To Introduce 60-Minute Deadline For Checking Bags
This will increase from the current 45-minute deadline that Frontier passengers will be used too.
Flair CEO Offers An Ultra Low Cost Carrier Vision
Flair CEO Stephen Jones and other senior Flair leaders share a ultra low cost carrier vision with the media.
Avelo Expands Raleigh-Durham Base With A Second Aircraft & Three New Routes
The airline is adding a Boeing 737-800, three new destinations, and 35 new jobs.
Expanding Network: Allegiant Air Offers 8 New Routes
On the eight new and seasonal routes, Allegiant offers one-way fares as low as $39.
Ultra Low-Cost Carriers: Who Are They & What Sets Them Apart?
Ultra-low-cost carriers (ULCCs) may offer a budget experience, but their business models prove that some travelers prefer this type of flying.
Where’s The Bride? Southwest Meltdown Misery Stories Continue
Among thousands of disrupted travel plans, one passenger’s story in particular has made the headlines this week.
Canadian LCC Swoop Operates Its 1st Toronto-Chicago Flight
Swoop’s twice-weekly flights will link Toronto with Chicago, as it becomes one of a growing number of airlines to operate the route.
Canada's Lynx Air Plans Halifax Network Expansion
Lynx Air is increasing its footprint in Halifax, with new flights to Edmonton and Calgary starting in July.
Allegiant Air To Base 4 Planes At Provo From November
Allegiant Air is establishing a four plane base in Provo, Utah, in November, creating around 160 new jobs and pouring millions into the city.
Public Vote: Frontier Airlines Names Its New Aircraft Tail 'Bori'
The US ultra-low-cost carrier announces the name of the latest animal to be painted on one of its aircraft tails.
Spirit Launches Indianapolis' 1st Ultra-Low-Cost New York Connection
The ULCC will operate a daily flight from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Newark, New Jersey (EWR), serving the New York City area.
LCCs & ULCCs The Winners In Newark Peak Hour Slot Reallocations
16 valuable slots at Newark Airport are being reallocated and the FAA wants low-cost & ultra-low-cost carriers to take them up.
DOT Closer To Reassigning 16 Newark Runway Times To Low-Cost Carriers
The DoT will consider applications seeking less than the full slate if no carrier wants all 16.
Deep Dive: Inside The Frontier – Spirit Merger And Strategy
As Frontier and Spirit chart a path forward in the merger, the two airlines have already revealed how they are thinking about the strategy.