STORIESMar 26, 2022The Frontier/Spirit Merger: Bad For Business and Bad For ConsumersWith so many mergers in the airline industry throughout the past few years, many believed that the industry’s period of consolidation was over. However, recently, Frontier and Spirit Airlines announced their plans to merge, creating the fifth largest airline in the United States. While the companies claim the combined carrier would offer better options to travelers across its network, closer examination reveals plenty of red flags around the proposed merger.Read More →
NEWSMar 18, 2022Spirit Airlines Grows Presence in San Diego for First Time in Five YearsUltra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is now joining Southwest as the second airline to operate flights from San Diego to Oakland. Spirit's ultra-low-fares might be enough to shift the pendulum in its favor against Southwest. Read More →
ROUTESFeb 16, 2022Avelo Airlines Launches New Routes From New Haven Avelo Airlines, one of America’s newest low-cost carriers has been growing quickly across the country. The carrier recently announced its plans to launch four new nonstop flights from its New Haven base.
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INFORMATIONALFeb 15, 2022An Inside Perspective: The Rise of Spirit AirlinesSpirit 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 →
INFORMATIONALJan 24, 2022The Evolution of The Low-Cost Airline Business ModelLow-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 →
ROUTESDec 19, 2021Spirit Airlines Looks to Challenge Frontier in PhiladelphiaIn 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 →
ROUTESDec 31, 1969Sun Country Announces Major Route ExpansionUltra 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 →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Norwegian Set to Resume Longhaul Flying This WinterNorwegian 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 →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Norwegian Air to Ground a Majority of Their Fleet Until April 2021Norwegian Air says it will keep the majority of its fleet grounded until April 2021.Read More →