His comments came the same day United announced a new partnership with JetBlue — which many consider a budget carrier.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told The Wall Street Journal in an interview on Thursday the budget airline model is dead, adding that these “crappy” models “screw the customer.” Kirby’s interview was ...

How bleak is the future for low-cost airlines? For decades, budget carriers successfully offered travelers no-frills, cheap flights. But that scrappy business model is now eroding as costs soar and ...

Southwest Airlines is shaking up its famously simple no-frills model with a new aircraft design that promises a more "elevated" flying experience, with similar upgrades planned for its existing fleet.

However, when demand is inconsistent, routes are not sufficiently large, or operational flexibility is required, these same ...

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has announced the end of its open seating model, one of the airline’s most high-profile policies. For over 50 years, Southwest has been known for open seats on its ...

View post: Wisconsin Hit With Blizzard Emergency, 19.3 Inches of Snow A new booking tool allows travelers reserving airline itineraries to avoid the beleaguered Boeing 737 MAX jet, which has recently ...

One airline CEO is defending his carrier’s business model following months of economic uncertainty that has shook the industry. Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle said Wednesday the ultra-low-cost ...

DENVER, COLORADO — Providing passengers in-flight connectivity (IFC), with live TV and on-demand entertainment streaming services from take-off to landing, is gaining serious momentum in the airline ...