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𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗼 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 Simple Flying, an industry publication, reports that all ticket fares are now available without those fees, following in the footsteps of Frontier Airlines, which also recently eliminated change fees. Read the full story > https://lnkd.in/eGNNYUyT #TicketFares #AirlineNews #RetailWire

Frontier Airlines will introduce first-class seating in late 2025, expanding premium options while maintaining its low-cost model.  Learn more on Mexico Business News

I'm in Dallas today to learn about Southwest Airlines "most transformational plan ever," as CEO Bob Jordan put it. What we know now is that Southwest forecasts assigned seating, updated boarding, premium extra-legroom seats, international partners (Icelandair from 2025), and other moves will generate roughly $4 billion in incremental operating revenue by 2027. Bags, importantly, still fly free (well at least the first two). Will this be enough for activist investor Elliott Investment Management L.P.? Probably not (they want Jordan out) but we'll see. Read more in The Washington Post:

https://lnkd.in/gcbU2eTw Here's how Southwest Airlines' new seating and boarding process will work

Spirit Airlines said Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy and will attempt to reboot. Here's what to know.

United Airlines Cuts Multiple Routes for Summer 2025 - United Airlines, a major US carrier, has announced adjustments to its route network, including the discontinuation of its Los Angeles–Tulum route and the suspension of flights from Newark and Chicago during summer 2025. These changes reflect the airline’s efforts to streamline operations and optimize its network amid evolving market conditions. - https://lnkd.in/dgd87j6H

United Airlines Cuts Multiple Routes for Summer 2025 - United Airlines, a major US carrier, has announced adjustments to its route network, including the discontinuation of its Los Angeles–Tulum route and the suspension of flights from Newark and Chicago during summer 2025. These changes reflect the airline’s efforts to streamline operations and optimize its network amid evolving market conditions. - https://lnkd.in/dgd87j6H

I've always found the Ultra Low Cost Carrier business model to be an interesting strategy. When it first arrived on the scene it was innovative, but since the main line carriers have had some time to adjust their product offerings, I wonder if the model is still viable at scale. What are your thoughts? Riveron #airlines #aircarriers #Aviation #commercialaviation #ultralowcostcarriers

WASHINGTON- Denver-based budget carrier Frontier Airlines (F9) has secured approval from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to adopt the brand name ‘Frontera’. The reasoning behind Frontier Airlines' desire to use ‘Frontera’ as a brand name is currently unclear. However, the DOT recently made Frontier's intentions public by publishing a notice of trade name registration on Monday #Frontera #Frontier #Frontierairlines #FrontierAirlinesA321neo #FrontierAirlinesDOTApproval #FrontierAirlinesFlight #FrontierAirlinesFrontera #FrontierAirlinesFronteraBrand #FrontierAirlinesNewBrand #FrontierAirlinesNews #FrontierDOTApprovalforFrontera #FrontierFronteraBrand

WASHINGTON- Denver-based budget carrier Frontier Airlines (F9) has secured approval from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to adopt the brand name ‘Frontera’. The reasoning behind Frontier Airlines' desire to use ‘Frontera’ as a brand name is currently unclear. However, the DOT recently made Frontier's intentions public by publishing a notice of trade name registration on Monday. #Frontera #Frontier #Frontierairlines #FrontierAirlinesA321neo #FrontierAirlinesDOTApproval #FrontierAirlinesFlight #FrontierAirlinesFrontera #FrontierAirlinesFronteraBrand #FrontierAirlinesNewBrand #FrontierAirlinesNews #FrontierDOTApprovalforFrontera #FrontierFronteraBrand