Low Cost Carriers is a popular topic at the Australian Frequent Flyer. And for obvious reasons – we all love a bargain! But the problem with low cost carriers is that once you have paid for all the extras, you could end up paying more than a discounted ticket on a full service airline.
When low-cost carriers steal their passengers, full-service legacy airlines can either try to compete or price or offer a more premium experience. Airlines don’t always make the right decision.
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It had so much potential, but ultimately Australian low-cost airline Bonza has failed and entered voluntary administration. We analyse the factors that led to this moment.
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AirAsia X has two rows of Premium Flatbed seats on its Airbus A330s. These offer a lot more space, but what do you actually get?
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Air New Zealand will stop selling Seat+Bag fares and add more inclusions in Economy Class on Trans-Tasman and Pacific Island routes.
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Argentina’s first low-cost airline, Flybondi provides a cheap and cheerful service – as we discovered when flying with them from Buenos Aires to Patagonia.
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