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Are Budget Airlines Facing Extinction?

Published 3 days, 14 hours ago
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Frontier was one of many budget airlines that rose to prominence during the low-cost airfare craze. But economic and market shifts have changed the game. WSJ’s Alison Sider explores how Frontier is trying to find a balance between the cheap flights that originally made budget airlines popular and the premium amenities consumers increasingly want. Jessica Mendoza hosts.

Further Listening:

- R.I.P. Spirit Airlines

- How Spirit Airlines Landed in Bankruptcy

- The Love Triangle Over Spirit Airlines

- Frontier, Spirit and the Future of Low-Cost Airlines

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