Wizz Air sees record summer but first-quarter losses amidst industry disruption
Wizz Air is expecting record traffic in summer 2022, but has cautioned that ATC disruption, airport staffing challenges…
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JetBlue postpones launch of Boston-London routes over A321LR delays
Low-cost airline JetBlue (JBLU) delayed the launch of its flights between Boston and London, citing aircraft delivery delays,…
A roadmap to the up-and-coming low-cost carriers
Despite the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the aviation industry has witnessed a boom in start-up airlines.…
Ryanair summer capacity to be above pre-pandemic levels but recovery “fragile”
Ryanair is planning to operate more flights this summer than pre-pandemic, speeding up deliveries of new Boeing 737…
Former Virgin Australia executive appointed new COO of Bonza
Bonza has hired a new chief operating officer (COO) to guide its negotiations with the Civil Aviation Safety…
Meet Bonza! But what do we know about Australia’s newest low-cost carrier?
It has been more than 30 years since the first Australian low-cost carrier (LCC) entered the local airline…
Norse Atlantic sub-leases Dreamliner aircraft, bringing in cash ahead of launch
Norse Atlantic Airways is sub-leasing four of its Boeing Dreamliners to Spanish airline Air Europa, which will bring…
Canada’s new low-cost airline Lynx Air launches operations
Canada’s startup carrier Lynx Air has launched operations, making its entry into Canada’s growing ultra-low-cost carrier market. The airline’s Boeing…
The story of the first low-cost carrier in the United States
Did you know that the low-cost carrier (LCC) business model first emerged in North America? The term ‘low-cost carrier’…
South Korea’s T’way Air takes delivery of its first Airbus A330
South Korea’s low-cost carrier T’way Air has welcomed delivery of its first widebody aircraft, the Airbus A330. This…
Canadian low cost carrier Swoop announces US expansion with 5 new destinations
Canada’s ultra low cost carrier Swoop, a subsidiary of WestJet, announced on February 15, 2022 that it is…
JetBlue predicts “very strong” summer after Omicron dip
US airline JetBlue (JBLU) is expecting to return to profitability in the spring and is looking forward to…
What do we know about Africa’s low-cost carriers?
Almost every African country has a national full-service carrier, which is carefully protected. But the same cannot be said about the…
Business rescue plan approved for SAA low-cost unit Mango
The path is clear for South African Airways (SAA) unit Mango Airlines to find an equity partner. SAA announced…
LCC Scoot makes first London foray with service from Singapore via Bangkok
Low-cost carrier Scoot plans to launch flights between Singapore and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK),…
Australian low-cost airline Bonza plans 2022 launch
Australia is about to launch a new low-cost airline. Bonza, which is an Australian slang word meaning ‘good’…
Bonza appoints CEO and fills senior leadership roles
Startup airline Bonza, which is possibly the most Australian business name ever, has announced the appointment of its…
Smartwings to add six routes to leisure air travel network
The low-cost leisure Czech airline Smartwings is set to expand its international network by adding six routes connecting…