Frontier and JetBlue are emerging as the largest beneficiaries of Spirit Airlines’ collapse, but the latest schedule data suggests that nearly half of the ULCC’s former capacity remains unfilled.
U.S. airlines have remained bullish on the state of demand for their own product, heading into what they expect will be a record-breaking summer season.
A group of U.S. budget carriers is seeking $2.5 billion in government assistance to combat rapid increases in fuel costs spurred by the U.S. war with Iran.
In line with Aviation Week’s MRO Americas event, Carbon Analysis focuses on four LCCs in the region: Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Frontier Airlines and WestJet.
Influential airline investor Bill Franke talks with Aviation Week about more M&A deals, testing new elements in the ULCC model and where he sees opportunities.
AerCap has placed a firm order for 23 A320neos and 77 A321neos, partly by exercising 45 options, and secured long-term leases with CFM for 48 Leap-1A engines.
Though faced with rising fuel prices, strong demand is helping U.S. airlines navigate the headwind, even allowing some to raise first quarter revenue targets.
Carbon Analysis assesses how some major U.S. low-cost carriers have performed, efficiency-wise, in 2025, namely JetBlue, Frontier, Allegiant and Southwest.
Citing strong performance after the U.S. government shutdown, Frontier expects its fourth quarter results to be at the high end of previously issued guidance.
Heightened speculation on the ULCC’s next move comes just ahead of the winter holiday season, just over a year since its first round of bankruptcy protection.
Spirit Airlines, working through its latest restructuring, is doubling down on efforts to cut costs and realign its network, creating opportunity for others.
Financial results among publicly listed U.S. LCCs reveal only Sun Country Airlines made a profit during the third quarter of 2025 as challenges persist for LCCs
