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ME budget carriers post solid H1 growthThe low-cost carriers (LCCs) in the Middle East region have registered solid growth in the first half with an overall increase in seat capacity from 11.5 million last year to 13.5 million in 2013, according to a new study. The reg More… |
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Travel on low-cost carriers 'increasing' in METravel on low-cost carriers is increasing in the Middle East, reports the latest Travel Tracker from YouGov Siraj, the leading full service research agency in the region. Online booking for business and leisure travel continues to strength More… |
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Budget airlines 'unaffected by turmoil'Regional budget carriers are set to flourish despite turbulence faced by the airline industry, said Ibrahim Al Hamer, managing director of Bahrain Air, a private, low-cost national carrier in Bahrain. Al Hamer was speaking at the second Mi More… |
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Capa predicts higher demand for LCCsIn a recent report, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (Capa) predicts that low-cost carriers (LCCs) will see increased demand in terms of both traffic growth and earnings this year, compared to traditional airlines. 'Stormy conditio More… |
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LCCs to shape future air travel as oil prices soarAs the aviation world shudders at the prospect of oil soaring to $200 a barrel, an industry expert has said that low-cost carriers (LCCs) and low cost airports could benefit indirectly and ultimately help shape the future of air travel. Si More… |
