LCCs

The king is dead, long live the king! Low-cost long-haul remains unproven, but there is a gap for a value proposition in many international markets whether flying narrow or widebody jets

March 24, 2021

Regular travellers don’t necessarily get pulled in by low-cost –though admittedly they are happy to accept cheaper fares – but it is more about good

Charting the trends – the rise and rise and rise of the Low Cost Carriers

November 09, 2020

Liberalisation was the platform for the last major change in airline structure. Now, COVID-19 looks likely to deliver the next. It was over 50 years

Getting the boarding process right could be key to minimising air travel exposure to infection and surprisingly a random approach is judged to be the most effective tactic

June 24, 2020

A key part of the success of the LCC business model has been the ability to deliver fast turnarounds to maximise aircraft utilisation. Minimising the

Is now the time for Economy cabins to finally get the upgrade they deserve?

May 27, 2020

The passenger experience is a key differentiator used by airlines to attract and retain customers. This is particularly true at the front of aircraft where

Customer empathy may now beat price in encouraging us to book? But what price will consumers ultimately be willing to pay for peace of mind?

May 18, 2020

Aviation’s pause button is poised to be released with an increasing number of airlines now confirming plans to resume operations over the next weeks and

DATA SPOTLIGHT: Spring Airlines

May 11, 2020

This year The Blue Swan Daily will feature some of the leading airlines, airports and country markets for air travel. Here, using the extensive profile insights available

Cause and effect – baggage changes continue to complicate, as airlines increasingly put a price on flying our possessions

January 29, 2020

The principle of cause and effect simply highlights when something happens, it makes something else happen. The airline sector, and particular its new attitudes to

Liverpool vs Manchester and Girona vs Barcelona have been among Europe’s airport rivalries – could Dortmund now start to challenge Düsseldorf?

January 12, 2020

Dortmund airport exceeded the number of passengers handled in 2018 by mid-Nov-2019 and broke its traffic record established in 2008. The airport handled 2.3 million

Ancillary alert – Spirit looks to revamped website and app to boost non-ticket revenue

November 22, 2019

US carrier Spirit Airlines is a global leader in producing non-ticket revenue, with ancillary revenues representing roughly 50% of its total revenue. The company has

Video of the week – Norwegian: to profitability and beyond

November 19, 2019

It is tough when the boss of one of your biggest rivals regularly predicts your demise, even more so when you are clearly facing a