Worldwide by EasyJet: Long-haul LCC partnership launches
EasyJet, Norwegian and WestJet are working together to deliver Worldwide by EasyJet, offering LCC connections across the Atlantic. Passengers can now buy a single ticket...
Ryanair
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A carry-on bag fee by any other name: Ryanair’s latest ancillary changes
Bringing your bag on board a Ryanair flight? That's likely to cost you starting in November as the carrier rolls out new policies aimed at...
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Air Berlin confirms full longhaul shutdown at Tegel (TXL)
Air Berlin's long-term survival odds took another hit today as the bankrupt carrier confirmed additional long-haul route cuts from its Berlin-Tegel (TXL) hub.
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A Ryanair bid for Alitalia doesn’t make any sense
Ryanair is reportedly considering a play for Alitalia's assets. There are so very many reasons that idea makes no sense at all.
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Air Berlin files for bankruptcy protection
Air Berlin's future never appeared particularly stable. Now it is even less so. The company filed for bankruptcy protection in German today and discussions are...
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Beyond sound bites: Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary on the Future of European Aviation
Consolidation is the name of the game in European aviation according to Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary. Not for his airline, of course. Additional thoughts on...
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Beyond sound bites: Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary on Inflight Connectivity
Not a chance. You'll never see inflight connectivity on a Ryanair plane. Unless, of course, it is free and passengers' buying patterns shift. Michael O'Leary...
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Beyond sound bites: Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary on Personalization and Ancillary Revenue
Might we see a time where Ryanair's transportation business is an afterthought, the ancillary revenue to a massive marketing arm? If CEO Michael O'Leary has...
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Beyond sound bites: Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary on Customer Service
Being a little bit nicer to consumers is smart business. Being a lot nicer probably isn't. But at least Ryanair is finally listening, even if...
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Can Air Berlin shrink to survive?
Slashing its fleet in half may be the only way Air Berlin can survive. The carrier is expected to announce just such a move later...