Low-cost carriers (LCC)

By Karen Walker
This could be a reasonably good year for airlines, but much hangs in the balance.
Airports & Networks

CAPA Staff
Relative to Europe’s other commercial markets, Germany stood out for the wrong reasons in 2025 and there seems little prospect for a change in fortunes.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Allegiant and Sun Country seem to be natural merger mates.
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois, Helen Massy-Beresford
Languishing traffic and mushrooming business failures highlight regional arilines’ predicament.
Airlines & Lessors

By James Pozzi
Steven Greenway, CEO of Saudi Arabian low-cost airline Flyadeal, discusses how the carrier is scaling its maintenance without compromising its low-cost DNA.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
Allegiant’s acquisition of Sun Country Airlines will combine the ninth- and 12th-largest U.S. carriers, linking complementary networks and similar models.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
JetBlue Airways is evolving while pushing for broader industry change, concerned about competition and seeking a level playing field for smaller carriers.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
A fast-growing LCC stays true to its niche.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Carlos Muñoz has co-founded two Spanish LCCs.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Spirit Airlines, working through its latest restructuring, is doubling down on efforts to cut costs and realign its network, creating opportunity for others.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Orange remains a signature color associated with easyJet, but much else has changed over the years.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
South and Central American airlines are confident, competitive and growing despite challenges.
Airlines & Lessors

CAPA Staff
The skills needed to be a successful airline leader are changing.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
A little over a month into its repeat restructuring, Spirit Airlines is doubling down on cost and network rationalization.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey, Helen Massy-Beresford
The Icelandic carrier, which ceased operations last month, is the latest casualty of an unforgiving market.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chris Sloan
As the two newcomers try to develop secondary markets, Breeze appears to be faring better, but Avelo’s recent Embraer E2 order opens a new chapter.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton, Jens Flottau, Lori Ranson
Avelo’s E195-E2 order is a milestone for Embraer, as the low-cost carrier will be the first U.S. airline to operate the type.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Boeing managed to sell its 737 MAX to three major Airbus operators, helped by pricing, availability and some strategic considerations.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Aaron Karp
After decades of building robust domestic route maps, U.S. airlines must be creative with their network strategies.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
Spirit Airlines intends to double down on certain efforts as it reenters restructuring less than six months after emerging from its last reorganization.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
The pioneer of the ultra-low-cost carrier model in the U.S. is up against significant challenges as it tries to return to profitability.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chris Sloan
Will demand for premium air travel become a first-class problem?
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Many airlines have partnerships with rail, but studies show high train ticket prices on various routes can deter travelers.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield, Helen Massy-Beresford, Lori Ranson
The trend among LCCs to add widebodies to their fleets is gaining momentum in Asia, but it is not making headway elsewhere.
Airlines & Lessors