Pandemic Recovery Favors U.S. ULCCs Over Network Carriers

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Allegiant Air had 77% of its schedule available for sale in May, more than any other U.S. carrier.
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American ultra-low-cost carriers expanded aggressively in the years following the last financial crisis, capitalizing on network carriers’ strict capacity discipline and the slow pace of economic recovery. Following the industry downturn caused by COVID-19, they might be poised to repeat the feat...
Ben Goldstein

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

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