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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

Play adds Orlando for a winter boost

23 February 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Iceland’s Play Airlines is ready to stretch the legs on its A321LR fleet. The carrier will offer service between its Keflavik hub and Orlando, Florida starting this winter.

This story is about: A321LR, Iceland, KEF, Keflavik, LCCs, Low Cost Carriers, PLAY, routes, TATL, transatlantic, 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

Baltimore, Boston picked for PLAY’s US debut

16 December 2021 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

Travelers from Baltimore and Boston now have a new option to Europe. Iceland’s PLAY intends to launch both markets in Spring 2022, connecting the US to Europe via its hub at Keflavik.

This story is about: ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, BOS, Boston, BWI, Iceland, in flight, in-seat power, KEF, Keflavik, PLAY, routes, TATL, transatlantic, ULCC, Ultra low cost carriers, unbundling Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC

Flying on Flair: A Canadian ULCC Adventure

6 August 2021 By Brian Bukowski 10 Comments

Inside the Flair cabin: Plenty of neutral colors, and plenty of seats

What’s the experience like on Flair’s new 737 MAX? Just fine, once you get to that point, though also a bit less than expected.

This story is about: ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, economy class, Flair, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, trip report, ULCC, Ultra low cost carriers, wIFE Filed Under: Product Reviews, Seats & Cabin

American takes stake in JetSMART, adding ULCC partner in South America

29 July 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

logos of American Airlines and JetSMART

In yet another sign that US carriers are looking past the pandemic recovery process, American Airlines intends to invest in Chilean ULCC JetSMART, expanding its footprint in South America. JetSMART is a portfolio airline of Indigo Partners.

This story is about: American Airlines, codeshare, frequent flier, frequent flyer, JetSMART, loyalty, ULCC, Ultra low cost carriers Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Loyalty

Virgin Australia to ditch twin-aisle fleet, focus on domestic and regional service

5 August 2020 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

As part of its recapitalization plan Virgin Australia intends to retire its long-haul aircraft. The carrier’s five 777s and six A330s will be removed from service as it invests “in the core Virgin Australia domestic and short-haul international operation.”

This story is about: 2Ku, Australia, bankruptcy, frequent flier, frequent flyer, gogo, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, LCC, LCCs, Low Cost Carriers, Tigerair, ULCC, Ultra low cost carriers, Velocity Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia, wifi Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC, Loyalty, Seats & Cabin

Breeze blows inland, slow-rolls launch plans

10 July 2020 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

The newest US airline, Breeze Airways, is taking a delay in its launch plans. The company is also adjusting its fleet plan and service markets in response to changing market dynamics.

This story is about: A220, A220-300, Breeze Airways, E190, E195, Embraer, LCC, LCCs, Low Cost Carriers, Sun Country, ULCC Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Inflight social distancing will kill short-haul LCC travel: IATA

21 April 2020 By Seth Miller 10 Comments

Will some these U/LCC seats remain off the market? And will that kill the airlines flying them??

Blocking middle seats or even sitting passengers every other row is not a problem when load factors hover in the mid-teens, occasionally peaking at 30% for an especially busy flight. But if social distancing rules remain in place IATA executives believe the LCC market could collapse as a financially unsustainable endeavor.

This story is about: ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, COVID-19, EasyJet, fares, IATA, LCC, LCCs, Low Cost Carriers, Ryanair, Spirit Airlines, ULCC, Ultra low cost carriers Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Distribution

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