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easyJet Targeting Further “Worldwide” Service Expansion

December 7, 2018 Adrian Vannahme

Low-cost airlines typically do not belong to airline alliances or participate in codeshare and interline agreements, making connections under a single itinerary difficult. U.K.-based easyJet’s hub distribution service dubbed “Worldwide by easyJet,” however, allows passengers of

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Spirit Announces New Destination, Faces Tough Competition

November 16, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Just two days after announcing Jacksonville, Florida as its next destination, Spirit Airlines added a 70th city to its route network on Thursday. The airline held an employee conference at its headquarters in Miami to

Routes

LEVEL Expands Low-Cost Transatlantic Flights to New York and Santiago

November 16, 2018 Thomas Pallini

IAG’s low-cost subsidiary LEVEL announced plans to start new routes from its Spanish hub in Barcelona to New York and Santiago de Chile, according to RoutesOnline. Service to Santiago, the airline’s second South American destination

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Swoop’s U.S. Operations Still Awaiting Full Regulatory Approval, Forced to Cancel Flights

October 21, 2018 John Flett

Swoop, the ultra-low-cost subsidiary of Canada’s WestJet, has postponed the commencement of U.S. services until Oct. 27 as all regulatory approvals have not yet been granted to the airline. Under the “Advisories” section of its website,

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Primera Air

October 4, 2018 Daniel Morley

Earlier this week, Nordic low-cost carrier Primera Air ceased operations after ten years of operations. The closure came as a surprise to many as the airline was going through a period of rapid expansion in

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Primera Air Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Cease Operations

October 1, 2018 James Dinsdale

Primera Air Scandinavia, more commonly known as Primera Air, and Primera Air Nordic are filing for bankruptcy, citing financial difficulties. Primera Air passengers seeking travel and refund advice can find additional information here. In a

Trip Reports

Trip Report: Flying in Economy and Premium on Primera Air’s A321neos

September 27, 2018 Thomas Pallini

After nearly a decade of intra-European operations, Primera Air decided to enter the low-cost transatlantic realm just last year, dominated at the time by Norwegian Air Shuttle, WOW air and LEVEL. Although each had the

Airlines

Primera Air Brings Low-Cost Transatlantic Service to Spain With New Base Announcement

September 12, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Continuing its trend of rapid expansion in not even it’s sixth month of operations in the transatlantic market, Primera Air has announced that it will open up another European base in Madrid, Spain. Its fourth

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Primera Air Goes Up Against Star Alliance with Opening of New Frankfurt Base

September 5, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Low-cost airline Primera Air announced four new transatlantic routes this morning from a new European base in Frankfurt, Germany to cities in North America. The announcement comes on the heels of the airline’s expansion to

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Primera Air Announces New European Destination, Inaugurates Washington Service

August 23, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Low-cost long-haul carrier Primera Air has announced a major route expansion to a new European destination just four months from beginning its inaugural transatlantic service from Europe to North America. The airline will now serve

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Brazil Opens Low-Cost Market Authorizing Norwegian to Operate

August 13, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In December 2016, Brazil’s national aviation authority, ANAC, issued the famous “resolution 400,” which was an attempt to align the Brazilian aviation rules to the international standards. Among other changes, the most noticeable is the

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Norwegian Turns to Hi Fly’s A380 to Meet Demands on Top Route

August 3, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Passengers traveling on low-cost transatlantic airline Norwegian Long Haul on select flights between New York and London will be getting an upgrade to the Boeing 787 Dreamliners currently operating the route. Due to continued problems

Airlines

Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: Primera Air

July 30, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Since the introduction of numerous low-cost airlines to the transatlantic market, access to Europe has never been easier or cheaper. New fuel-efficient aircraft and low-cost business models have allowed for increased competition among low-cost carriers,

Opinions

Opinion: Norwegian is a Win for Both Travellers and Airlines

July 16, 2018 Daniel Morley

Norwegian Air Shuttle has proved controversial since their introduction to the international market in 2013. In the United States especially, the airline has been met with criticism from legacy carriers and unions. Groups in the

Airlines

How Low-Cost Airlines are Changing the Face of Air Travel

July 9, 2018 Connor Sadler

The Beginnings In the U.K,, Ryanair is the face of low-cost travel. It became, and still is, a household name in Great Britain for having some of the cheapest airfares around. The airline serves 37

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Norwegian Announces First Entry into Canada

June 22, 2018 Thomas Pallini

European low-cost airline Norwegian Air Shuttle has announced it is expanding its overseas and long-haul operations to Canada. Already serving numerous cities throughout the United States under its Norwegian Long Haul, Norwegian Air UK and

Routes

Spirit Prepares for Major Expansion in Orlando

June 14, 2018 Jace Moseley

Spirit Airlines announced a significant expansion from their hub in Orlando. Starting this October, the airline will add nine international destinations along with two destinations in United States territories. These additional services will also be

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Wizz Air’s Profits Continue to Soar Despite Heavy Low-Cost Competition

May 25, 2018 Andy Nelson

European low-cost carrier Wizz Air has published strong results for the end of the 2018 financial year compared to 2017, with passenger numbers increasing 24.7 percent to 29.6 million, revenue by 24 percent to €1.95

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Sun Country Airlines Announces New Changes Following Low-Cost Restructuring

May 23, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Sun Country Airlines’ President and CEO Jude Bricker announced in an email on Wednesday the airline’s newest cabin changes following the restructuring of the airline with a low-cost business model. The shift from Sun Country’s

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Volaris Costa Rica Inaugurates Washington Route, Marks New Chapter for Dulles

May 17, 2018 Thomas Pallini

At 1:30 p.m. local time in San Jose, Costa Rica, a Volaris Costa Rica Airbus A319 aircraft, registration N504VL, departed from Juan Santamaría International Airport. Although it would take nearly 8 hours to get there

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low cost

easyJet Targeting Further “Worldwide” Service Expansion

Spirit Announces New Destination, Faces Tough Competition

LEVEL Expands Low-Cost Transatlantic Flights to New York and Santiago

Swoop’s U.S. Operations Still Awaiting Full Regulatory Approval, Forced to Cancel Flights

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Primera Air

Primera Air Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Cease Operations

Trip Report: Flying in Economy and Premium on Primera Air’s A321neos

Primera Air Brings Low-Cost Transatlantic Service to Spain With New Base Announcement

Primera Air Goes Up Against Star Alliance with Opening of New Frankfurt Base

Primera Air Announces New European Destination, Inaugurates Washington Service

Brazil Opens Low-Cost Market Authorizing Norwegian to Operate

Norwegian Turns to Hi Fly’s A380 to Meet Demands on Top Route

Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: Primera Air

Opinion: Norwegian is a Win for Both Travellers and Airlines

How Low-Cost Airlines are Changing the Face of Air Travel

Norwegian Announces First Entry into Canada

Spirit Prepares for Major Expansion in Orlando

Wizz Air’s Profits Continue to Soar Despite Heavy Low-Cost Competition

Sun Country Airlines Announces New Changes Following Low-Cost Restructuring

Volaris Costa Rica Inaugurates Washington Route, Marks New Chapter for Dulles

Study Shows Airlines Failing to Meet Emissions Targets

U.K. Government Announces New Passenger Charter, Aims to Better Support Those with Disabilities

The Business of Private Jets: How Gulfstream is Leading the Charge for Safety and Innovation in Aviation

Avianca Launches New Stopover Program, Strengthening its Hub in Bogota

Virgin Atlantic Pilots to Strike During Busy Holiday Rush