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SpiceJet’s Ajay Singh might sell stake to raise funds for airline
SpiceJet's Chairman Ajay Singh is considering selling over 10 percent of his stake to raise funds b…
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It's the end of budget airlines as we know them
Airlines have been forced to seek alternative revenue opportunities as tough economic conditions re…
Taylor Rains,Pete Syme
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The Airbus A321XLR could be a game changer for budget airlines. See how Wizz Air's cheap 7-hour flight would compare with British Airways.
By opening longer routes with the XLR, budget airlines could compete with legacy carriers operating…
Pete Syme
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Budget airlines like Spirit and Southwest are getting more desperate. You're going to hate it.
Low-cost airlines Spirit, Southwest, Frontier, and JetBlue struggling to turn a profit are scrambli…
Benjamin Zhang
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I flew a big-name airline and a budget competitor across the Atlantic. The low-cost option is worth it if you follow the rules.
While I think Virgin is the better choice regarding convenience and amenities, I'd still recommend …
Taylor Rains
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Southwest ditching its unassigned seat policy shows how budget airlines' business models are getting upended
Low-budget airlines are rethinking their business models as they face an uphill battle for not foll…
Dan DeFrancesco
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United executive explains why the airline hasn't bought Boeing's newest widebody plane
United Airlines SVP of global network planning and alliances, Patrick Quayle, said a smaller widebo…
Taylor Rains
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I usually avoid budget airlines, but an $18 Spirit Airlines flight changed my mind
It seemed to good to be true since other nonstop flights were about 10 times that price — but the c…
Carly Caramanna
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Spirit Airlines is making big changes to how it sells tickets
Spirit Airlines announced a complete overhaul of its ticket offerings and added priority check-in a…
Benjamin Zhang
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Airline systems across airports working normally, informs civil aviation minister
On Friday, in one of the biggest-ever IT outages, an update of a product offered by global cybersec…
PTI
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I spent 3 nights in Asia's least visited country. It also turned out to be the most expensive.
There are only two cities with flights to Timor-Leste. The author spent $500 on a two-hour flight f…
Marielle Descalsota
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The first ultra-low-cost airline using the Airbus A321XLR hopes passengers will choose to 'suffer the pain' of no-frills 7-hour flights
Ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air announced its first A321XLR route, betting passengers won't mind lo…
Pete Syme
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I spent just $180 for a coach ticket on a 7-hour red-eye flight to Europe. I'd book the same budget airline again, but I wouldn't go overnight.
When booking air travel, I usually choose the cheapest nonstop flight leaving from my local airport…
Joey Hadden
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How to Visit Bali on a Budget: A Comprehensive Guide
Bali, Indonesia's tropical haven renowned for its breathtaking beaches, verdant rice terraces, and …
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Airline says it's testing a booking tool that lets women select seats away from men
As part of a test, female travelers with budget airline IndiGo see pink seats to indicate where oth…
Geoff Weiss
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I flew on Europe's 3 biggest budget airlines: easyJet, Ryanair, and Wizz. The best wasn't the cheapest, but its friendly staff made all the difference.
Ryanair's base price was $44, but I chose a seat and also upgraded from its restrictive carry-on si…
Pete Syme
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I flew on a British Airways Airbus A320 for $195. It's definitely better than flying budget, but I can see why the airline is spending $9 billion on upgrades.
In March, the UK flag carrier announced a $9 billion plan to turn things around. That included over…
Pete Syme
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Spirit passengers are getting fed up with the ultra-low-cost airline's extra fees
Spirit lowered its revenue estimate, blaming declining non-ticket revenue. United's CEO previously …
Pete Syme
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Wizz Air and Ryanair, 2 of Europe's biggest airlines, are in a war of words over Wizz's divisive new 'all you can fly' deal
Ryanair's CEO said Wizz Air's unlimited flights pass was a "marketing scam," which a Wizz executive…
Pete Syme
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Saudi Arabia's Neom dreams collide with financial reality as budgets reportedly face big cuts
Neom is expected to get 20% less than its target funding for the year, with plans for an airline al…