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Norse Atlantic’s four inaugural routes on sale

28 April 2022 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

Norse Atlantic will bring its 787 “Longships” across the Atlantic Ocean beginning in June. The carrier formally launched its first four transatlantic routes, with New York City, Los Angeles, and Florida connecting to Oslo from this summer.

This story is about: basic business, basic economy, economy class, IFE, IFEC, in-flight entertainment, in-seat power, inflight entertainment, JFK, JFK Airport, LAX, Los Angeles, MCO, New York City, Norse Atlantic Airways, Orlando, premium cabin, premium economy, routes, seating, seats, TATL, transatlantic, USB Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC, Seats & Cabin

A JetBlue-Spirit merger almost certainly means higher fares

6 April 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The combined Spirit/JetBlue market map

JetBlue’s arrival in a new market typically sees fares charged by other carriers drop. Where JetBlue and Spirit overlap, however, it is inevitable that fares will rise. They have to in order for JetBlue to realize the net benefits it proposes.

This story is about: A320, A321, basic economy, economy class, fares, JetBlue, merger, seating, seats, Spirit Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Finnair launches "Business Light" basic premium fare option

15 June 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Business class seat on Finnair's A350

Finnair believes that some business class passengers might be making the purchase solely for the premium in-flight experience. The carrier launched a “Business Light” ticketing option today that delivers the on-board amenities but not other business class benefits.

This story is about: ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, basic business, basic economy, business class, Business Light, elite status, EuroBiz, fares, Finnair, frequent flyer, IFC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Lounge, premium cabin, wifi Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Ground Services, IFEC, Loyalty

JetBlue to eliminate change fees, adjust carry-on rules

16 February 2021 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

JetBlue is eliminating change fees from most fares and also removing the option for its Blue Basic passengers to bring a carry-on bag into the cabin as part of its latest fare families update.

This story is about: ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, basic economy, carry-on baggage, fees, JetBlue Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Basic Business Class now on sale

9 October 2020 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Forget about the punitive selling proposition of a Basic Economy fare. Long-haul LCC startup ZIPAIR is ready to sell a Basic Business Class seat.

This story is about: ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, basic business, basic economy Filed Under: Distribution

Introducing Blue Basic: JetBlue’s new, most limited fare option

12 November 2019 By Seth Miller 4 Comments

Plenty of legroom and arm rests that get out of the way!

JetBlue’s Blue Basic fare is now for real. The basic economy offering limits flexibility, effectively introducing a fare hike. And the overall reshuffling of fare families brings a couple surprising adjustments to the company’s offerings.

This story is about: ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, basic economy, Blue Basic, checked baggage, distribution, economy class, fees, JetBlue Filed Under: Distribution

Hawaiian Airlines Basic Economy goes live; $30 increase to pax

23 September 2019 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

The airline will insist that the move is about increasing options. But Hawaiian Airlines launched its Basic Economy fares in three markets today, resulting in a $30 fare increase to passengers.

This story is about: basic economy, economy class, fares, Hawaiian Airlines, HNL, Honolulu, LAX, LGB, Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Jose, SJC Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

JetBlue eyes a more mature TrueBlue loyalty program

5 August 2019 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

JetBlue Mosaic bag tag

The co-brand revenue is great and JetBlue intends to continue expanding that stream. But the carrier also knows its TureBlue loyalty program needs a little more to become a mature offering for consumers. That should be good news for travelers, assuming the carrier can execute.

This story is about: ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, basic economy, co-brand, credit card, credit cards, earnings call, economy class, frequent flier, frequent flyer, JetBlue, loyalty, TrueBlue Filed Under: Loyalty

A pair of delays hit Hawaiian’s growth plans

31 July 2019 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

The most punctual airline in the United States is facing a pair of notable delays affecting the company’s revenue. Hawaiian Airlines detailed the impact of aircraft delivery issues and new fare products that did not arrive on time.

This story is about: A321neo, Airbus, basic economy, earnings call, fares, Hawaiian Airlines, HNL, Honolulu, San Francisco, SFO Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Record ancillary revenues won’t derail Basic Economy expansion at JetBlue

30 July 2019 By Seth Miller 5 Comments

JetBlue realized $33 per passenger in ancillary revenue last quarter, an all-time record for the carrier. But the company is not resting on that accomplishment. Rather, JetBlue sees significant opportunities for further growth with more unbundling (and rebundling) of fares.

This story is about: ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, basic economy, earnings call, economy class, fees, JetBlue, premium economy Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Distribution

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