US travelers could soon have another option when it comes to budget airlines
US airline passengers could soon have another choice for ultra-low-cost flights. The CEO of Sun Country Airlines announced in a memo this week that the airline will begin implementing passenger fees and expanding beyond its hub at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, according to the Star Tribune. The airline"™s new plan resembles that of infamous ultra-low-cost carriers […]
Ryanair calls for two-drink maximum at airports
yanair has waded into a debate on how to curb drunken behaviour on flights by suggesting passengers should be limited to only buying two drinks each at the airport. The budget carrier says the problem passengers are those who "preload" in the departure lounge rather than those who drink once onboard flights, in response to […]
Governments Urged to Support Aviation"™s Ability to Drive Economic Growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to support the vital role aviation plays in connecting people and commerce around the globe. «Our world has grown much wealthier through trade and travel. Air travel liberates people to live better lives and makes our world a better place,» said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA"™s Director General […]
Another year of record profits for budget carrier easyJet
The biggest carrier, by passenger numbers, at Liverpool John Lennon Airport achieved an 18.1% jump in pre-tax profits for the year to September 30, of £686m, on a 3.5% increase in revenues which reached £4.686bn. Load factor, or the number of available seats sold, also hit a record 94.4%. Shareholders will benefit from the airline"™s […]
