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Planes and Politics: Major Airbus Orders from Malaysia

5 July 2025 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

rendering of the A330-900 in Malaysia Airlines livery

A pair of major aircraft orders, announced on an official government visit, is a big deal. But is it a political statement or just the natural growth path for AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines?

This story is about: A321LR, A321neo, A321XLR, A330-900, A330neo, AirAsia, AirAsiaX, Airbus, Asean, LCC, LCCs, long-haul LCC, Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Tony Fernandes Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Considering connectivity: flyadeal talks options for inflight internet

27 August 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A pair of flyadeal A320neo planes, readying for delivery from Airbus (image via flyadeal)

With an average trip under two hours it would be easy to argue that flyadeal’s passengers don’t really need internet on board. But CEO Steven Greenway likes to be creative, so maybe inflight WiFi could happen?

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG-NG, digital transformation, flyadeal, flynas, FTEEMEA24, Future Travel Experience, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, LCC, LCCs, LEO, Low Cost Carriers, Low Earth Orbit, regulations, Satellite, Saudi Arabia, SkyFive, SpaceX, Starlink, Steven Greenway Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Allegiant continues Extra expansion, predicts competitive collapse

31 July 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

An Allegiant A320 parked at the gate in Las Vegas

Allegiant is ready to tap into the growing demand for a more premium travel experience, through expansion of its Allegiant Extra offering.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 8200, Allegiant, Allegiant Extra, ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, Drew Wells, earnings call, economy class, LCC, LCCs, Low Cost Carriers, Maury Gallagher, Scott DeAngelo, seating, seats, ULCC, Ultra low cost carriers Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Shakeup in ancillaries, AI on tap for flyadeal

26 July 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A pair of flyadeal A320neo planes, readying for delivery from Airbus (image via flyadeal)

Flyadeal CEO Steven Greenway sees plenty of opportunities for his LCC to innovate, even with a very basic service offering. Removing all the ancillary sales options is part of that plan.

This story is about: AI, ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, distribution, flyadeal, FTEEMEA24, LCC, LCCs, Low Cost Carriers, Saudi Arabia, Saudia Group, Steven Greenway, WhatsApp Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Distribution

Air India, Vistara to merge

29 November 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Air India 787-8 in Charleston (Image courtesy of Boeing)

Why compete with yourself? For India’s Tata Group, owning both Air India and Vistara – the country’s two full service carriers – presented precisely that challenge. Now Air India and Vistara will merge, bringing a coherent competitive stance to the market, along with an additional cash infusion to boost operations.

This story is about: Air India, Air India Express, AirAsia India, India, LCC, LCCs, Low Cost Carriers, merger, Singapore Airlines, Vistara Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

easyJet adds lounge access to some FLEXIfares

2 September 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Minimal easyJet branding visible in the company's new lounge at Gatwick, launched in partnership with No1 Lounges

Some easyJet travelers now can access the lounge at Gatwick for free prior to their trip. The trial program for FLEXIfare customers runs for the next three months.

This story is about: EasyJet, Gatwick, LCC, LCCs, LGW, Lounge, lounges, Low Cost Carriers, No1 Lounge Filed Under: Ground Services

US airlines delivering less efficient operations

9 August 2022 By Seth Miller 4 Comments

A review of employment numbers and schedules suggests the airlines are up to 20% less efficient than in 2019 on a per-employee basis.

This story is about: Alaska Airlines, Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, earnings call, Frontier, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, LCC, LCCs, Low Cost Carriers, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, ULCC, Ultra low cost carriers, United Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Avelo adds Orlando base, continues expansion

29 April 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Avelo aircraft is seen at Hollywood Burbank Airport on April 07, 2021 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Avelo)

Upstart Avelo Airlines sees big potential in Orlando. The airline will establish a new crew and aircraft base in Central Florida, bringing new competition to the market. Avelo plans for ten destinations served from Orlando by the end of the year.

This story is about: Avelo, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, JetBlue, LCC, LCCs, Low Cost Carriers, MCO, Orlando, routes, Southwest Airlines, ULCC, Ultra low cost carriers Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Delta disses discount airlines, pursues premium passengers

17 January 2022 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

The new Premium Select cabin on Delta's A350

Can Delta Air Lines continue to deliver outsized revenue gains in its premium cabins? The carrier appears focused on that segment, especially in the long-haul markets, even as domestic LCC competition heats up.

This story is about: A321neo, Airbus Cabin Flex, Allegiant, Comfort Plus, Comfort+, ComfortPlus, Delta Air Lines, earnings call, Frontier, LCC, LCCs, Low Cost Carriers, premium cabin, premium economy, Premium Select, Spirit Airlines, ULCC, Ultra low cost carriers, United Airlines Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

aha! to launch with Reno base, eight destinations

29 September 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

An initial route map for aha! showing the first eight destinations from its Reno base

Aha! aims to take flight on 24 October from Reno. It is the third airline to launch operations in the United States this year.

This story is about: aha!, E145, Embraer, ExpressJet, LCC, LCCs, Low Cost Carriers, regional jet, Reno, RNO, routes Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

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