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36% Of All Flights Worldwide Are Low-Cost

The country with the highest percentage of low-cost flights is Latvia.

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What Happened To Singaporean Low-Cost Carrier Valuair?

All about Southeast Asia's long-forgotten airline.

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Why Is Ryanair So Cheap?

The airline is famous for its incredibly low airfares.

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Bonza 737 MAX Links Gold Coast To Tassie Nonstop

Thanks to Bonza the island at the bottom of Australia will soon have low-cost nonstop flights between Launceston and the Gold Coast.

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Featured Podcast: Viva Aerobus Is Redefining Low-Cost Airline Loyalty Program

Viva is partnering with key partners in Mexico and beyond to bring on more customers.

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JetBlue Is Helping Military Helicopter Pilots To Become First Officers

The scheme will bring experienced talent to JetBlue, and will help the airline avoid a repeat of last summer's industry-wide pilot shortages.

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Ryanair Takes Aim At Spanish Airport Fee Increase

Aena's proposed increase would see airport charges across Spain increase by 4.09% in March 2024.

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Southwest Vs Ryanair - Which Carrier Has The Best Low Cost Strategy?

Serving two of the world's largest markets, the airlines have their obvious strengths and weaknesses.

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What Are Scoot's Main Fare Types?

Welcome aboard Singapore's primary low-cost carrier.

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10 Reasons Why Flying Ryanair Isn't As Bad As You Think

Let's take a look at the LCC's more favorable traits.

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How Southwest Pioneered The Low Cost Carrier Model

Southwest was founded in 1971 by Herb Kelleher, with a vision to disrupt the market at the lower end.

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Investigation Launched After easyJet Airbus A320 Initiates Takeoff From Wrong Intersection

The investigative authorities classified this mistake as a serious incident.

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How Ryanair Strikes In Belgium Will Impact This Week's Flights

Over 40 flights have been canceled for each strike day.

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Azerbaijan Connections: IndiGo Begins Flights To Baku

The budget airline is quickly broadening its international presence.

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The Pyramids Await: Wizz Air Launches New London Luton To Cairo Route

Flights to Cairo's Sphinx Airport from Luton will launch on October 30, in time for the winter travel season.

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Allegiant Reports Its Highest Quarterly Operating Revenue Ever

The budget carrier remains optimistic about the remainder of this year.

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Wizz Air Affirms Airbus Commitment Ordering 75 More Airbus A321neos

The Airbus A321neo is undoubtedly Wizz Air's aircraft of choice.

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Record Month: Ryanair Carries 1.3 Million More Passengers Than Ever Before

Over 18.7 million passengers were carried by the low-cost carrier during July, smashing its previous monthly record set in June.

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