Wednesday, March 9, 2011

A Low-Cost Carrier Or Low-Cost Airline

A low-cost carrier or low-cost airline (also known as a no-frills, discount or budget carrier or airline) is an airline  that generally has lower fares and less comforts. To make up for revenue lost in decreased ticket prices, the airline may charge for extras like food, priority boarding, seat allocating, and baggage etc.
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The term originated within the airline industry referring to airlines with a lower operating cost structure than their competitors. While the term is often applied to any carrier with low ticket prices and limited services, regardless of their operating models, low-cost carriers should not be confused with regional airlines that operate short flights without service, or with full-service airlines offering some reduced fares.

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