Low-Cost Carriers See Strong Demand Despite Headwinds

AirAsia aircraft

AirAsia’s network recovery has been hampered by maintenance bottlenecks.

Credit: David Velupillai/Airbus
Around the world, low-cost carriers are hoping to capitalize on ongoing post-pandemic pent-up demand. Their expectation is that high inflation will favor no-frills fares—but they also face the risk that economic difficulties will deter some consumers from traveling altogether. Against that backdrop...
Helen Massy-Beresford

Based in Paris, Helen Massy-Beresford covers European and Middle Eastern airlines, the European Commission’s air transport policy and the air cargo industry for Aviation Week & Space Technology and Aviation Daily.

Ben Goldstein

Based in Boston, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is managing editor of Aviation Week Network’s AAM Report.

Adrian Schofield

Adrian is a senior air transport editor for Aviation Week, based in New Zealand. He covers commercial aviation in the Asia-Pacific region.

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