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fromSun Sentinel
3 weeks ago

Discount airlines changed flying. Now they're in trouble

Ultra low-cost carriers expanded rapidly, then faced rising costs and intensified competition—leading to bankruptcies and inconsistent profitability despite earlier strong earnings.
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fromFortune
1 month ago

Frontier Airlines boss fires back at United CEO's claim that low-cost flying is near extinction: 'That's cute' | Fortune

United and Frontier CEOs publicly clashed over the viability and business models of ultra-low-cost carriers, with Frontier defending low-cost market positioning and costs.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Why United CEO warns Olympics could be 'net negative' for airlines in L.A.

The 2028 Olympics could reduce business travel and hurt airlines, while bookings have surged since Labor Day and ultra low-cost carriers face viability challenges.
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