Once known for cramped seats, surprise fees, and no-frills flying, budget airlines are now stepping up their game. A growing number of low-cost carriers, including JetBlue, Vueling, Eurowings Discover ...

A blue and cloud filled sky from out an airplane window. Scoring a cheap flight always feels like a win—at least until travel day arrives and you're stuck with cramped seats, rushed layovers, and ...

When you spot a flight ticket advertised at a surprisingly low price, it can feel like an unbeatable, time-sensitive deal.

I flew Breeze Airways with my family of five over the holidays. I was surprised by the lower fares and easy travel experience ...

If you’re dreaming of a spontaneous weekend in Lisbon, a sun-soaked escape to Mallorca, or a culture-rich city break in ...

Travelers once again named AirAsia the world’s best low-cost airline for 2025, earning the carrier a Skytrax World Airline Award for the 16th year in a row. The Malaysian-based budget carrier flies ...

A perfect storm of economic headwinds appears to be engulfing budget airlines across the United States. A slow economy and soft spending are causing a slump in travel demand among price-sensitive ...

Airbus A320neo aircraft of Play airlines landing and taxiing at Polderbaan runway at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport AMS EHAM in the Netherlands. The plane 's arrival is from Reykjavik KEF International ...

Scott Kirby called it ‘the only remaining successful low-cost carrier.’ While the age of cost-cutting has significantly decreased the chasm between them, mainstream airlines remain in a perpetual ...

When U.S. airlines enter down cycles, as has happened over the past couple of months, it's typically a recipe that favors discounters. Take, for example, the Great Recession. In 2008, Delta, United ...

It may seem like a worsening economy would be a boon for ultra-budget airlines, but in reality it’s the opposite. People who can’t afford to fly don’t really trade down, they just stop flying — ...

Scoring a cheap flight always feels like a win—at least until travel day arrives and you're stuck with cramped seats, rushed layovers, and service that leaves a lot to be desired. Striking the right ...