Articles tagged “low-cost carriers”

Tourism

Chinese Tourism to the U.S. Makes Slow Progress

Today's podcast looks at Chinese and Japanese visitor numbers to the U.S., the quiet low-cost airline giant, and IndiGo's big ambitions.

Chinese Tourism to the U.S. Makes Slow Progress

Airlines

IndiGo’s Global Ambitions Take Shape: New Details From CEO Pieter Elbers

IndiGo isn't happy just being the largest airline in India. The carrier wants to be taken seriously as a global aviation player.

IndiGo’s Global Ambitions Take Shape: New Details From CEO Pieter Elbers

Airlines

Australian Airline Bonza Cancels All Flights Leaving Thousands of Passengers Stranded

Bonza sought to shake-up the establishment by bringing low-cost travel to smaller towns and cities across Australia.

Australian Airline Bonza Cancels All Flights Leaving Thousands of Passengers Stranded

Airlines

Volotea: The Biggest Low-Cost Airline You’ve Never Heard Of

Volotea is something of a maverick among European budget carriers. It's strategy according to CEO Carlos Muñoz? Don't chase the big guys and get the basics right.

Volotea: The Biggest Low-Cost Airline You’ve Never Heard Of

Airlines

Norwegian Air CEO Shares the Secret to Surviving Low-Season Lulls

Geir Karlsen leads an airline that defied the odds (and many critics) to bounce back from the edge of extinction.

Norwegian Air CEO Shares the Secret to Surviving Low-Season Lulls

Airlines

Las Vegas Wins New Low-Cost, Long-Haul Flights to London

With journey times of around 10 hours, this new service will push the boundaries of the low-cost airline model.

Las Vegas Wins New Low-Cost, Long-Haul Flights to London

Airlines

Southwest Is No Longer a Low-Fare Airline, Ryanair CEO Says

Michael O'Leary says Southwest's all-inclusive fares are a sign that the airline has lost its 'passion' for low-cost travel.

Southwest Is No Longer a Low-Fare Airline, Ryanair CEO Says

Airlines

Has Frontier Airlines Broken America’s Low-Cost Curse?

Frontier is slashing capacity from over-served markets such as Las Vegas and Orlando as it chases higher-spending passengers.

Has Frontier Airlines Broken America’s Low-Cost Curse?

Airlines

Ryanair Makes Peace With 2 Online Travel Agency ‘Pirates’

The two low-cost carrier mavericks, Ryanair and Southwest, are pursuing different distribution strategies with online travel agencies. Ryanair is seeking direct agreements, and Southwest just sues those that gain unauthorized access.

Ryanair Makes Peace With 2 Online Travel Agency ‘Pirates’

Airlines

Ryanair Predicts Record Profits, Promises Regular Dividends As Fares Soar

The airline is bullish on record profits, thanks to a busy summer for travelers.

Ryanair Predicts Record Profits, Promises Regular Dividends As Fares Soar