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Today We Learn Even More About Scoot, Asia's Next Budget Airline

November 3, 2011 at 12:38 PM | by | Comments (0)

So not too long ago—like yesterday—we were chatting about Singapore Airline’s newest offshoot that will be known as Scoot. Well today we got a little more information about the carrier, thanks to a tip from our buddy Will Horton over at the Wings Down Under blog—thanks again!

As you can see above, a rendering of the new paint job is already kicking around, and we have to say that it’s kind of cute. For a major carrier we’d probably have some reservations, but for a low-cost carrier it looks just right. As far as routes are concerned it sounds like the new airline will be doing its best to help out the big brother over at Singapore Airlines, and it won’t really be competing or going head-to-head on any existing routes.

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Making a 'Scoot' to Singapore Will Officially Be an Option in 2012

November 2, 2011 at 12:19 PM | by | Comments (0)

We knew it was coming, and now it’s here—well, kind of. Singapore Airlines’ newest business venture—its very own low-cost carrier—has been unveiled and it’s going to be known as “Scoot.”

Scoot will be using Boeing 777s to serve the new low-cost routes, and if everything goes as planned it should be up and running by June of 2012. The airline’s base will be in Singapore—obviously—doing its thing to and from the city’s awesome Changi International Airport. The exact routes haven’t been announced just yet, but they’re planning to focus on routes between five and ten hours from the main hub. That means lots of Asia, plenty China, along with some spots in Australia.

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Jambo Jet Might Be the Latest LCC to Arrive in Africa

Where: Kenya
August 16, 2011 at 9:14 AM | by | Comments (0)

There’s plenty of low cost carriers being planned and prepped for takeoff in Asia, but now it looks like Africa is getting in onto the LCC craze.

Kenya Airways is thinking about getting passengers across the continent cheaply and quickly, and they’re going to do so thanks to a new airline that they’re calling Jambo Jet. The spin-off will focus on regional and domestic routes along with international flights between countries that are pretty close together. That means it’s doubtful that this new airline will be flying nonstop to South Africa, but we shall see how everything shakes out.

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Air India Reconsiders Trying to Make Its Own Low-Cost Airline

Where: India
August 3, 2011 at 8:57 AM | by | Comments (0)

It’s time for another low cost carrier to hit the market, and this week it looks like Air India is going to try their best to get their brand of cheap fare into the air. Unfortunately, don’t expect the 787, as we’re pretty sure they’re going to save that for the more expensive routes.

At first it sounds like this will be just a domestic venture, so your dreams of cheap nonstop flights to New Delhi from JFK might have to wait a few years—or longer. Air India already has its own regional carrier known as Alliance Air, but it sounds like those at the top of the airline are looking to revamp things into a true LCC capable of cut-throat fares and little to no frills.

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AirAsia Hearts ANA, and Both Heart Bringing Cheap Flights to Japan

Where: Japan
July 19, 2011 at 9:00 AM | by | Comments (0)

It seems like every week there’s news of some major international carrier looking to get into the low-cost carrier business. This week it’s all about All Nippon Airways, as the carrier is obviously looking to stay busy while it sits patiently waiting for the first delivery of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. However, they’re not going it alone, as it looks like they may be partnering with Air Asia in order to do the LCC thing.

Apparently things have advanced way past the drawing board, and there's even the possibility details will be released in an announcement next week. The rumors are that both airlines will team up to start the new carrier with a base in Japan serving most domestic destinations along with spots in the general region. We’re thinking that means—at least at first—that there will be no super cheap deals between LAX and NRT.

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They're Not Doing Hawaii Yet, But Allegiant Air Gets One Step Closer

July 13, 2011 at 8:35 AM | by | Comments (0)

Remember way back when, when we found out about Allegiant Air and their plan to bring cheap-o Hawaii flights to the masses? Unfortunately we’re not quite there yet, but we are one step closer to getting to paradise for just a song. The airline had to buy some new planes that could make it all the way to Hawaii—they’re Boeing 757s in case you were wondering—but until recently Allegiant Air hadn’t been flying them.

Uncle Sam—and his pals over in the FAA—just gave the airline the necessary stamps and approvals to start using their new planes, so now’s the time for them to hit the skies. Initially Las Vegas is the big winner, as Sin City will be welcoming vacationers and locals via nonstop flights from McAllen, Texas and Rockford, Illinois aboard these new planes.

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Thai Airways is the Latest to Launch Its Own Baby Airline

May 25, 2011 at 10:24 AM | by | Comments (0)

We’re not sure exactly what it is, but there’s definitely something in the water coolers at major airlines across the globe. It seems that nobody is happy with just having one airline, as it's been a trend to launch low-cost carrier versions of their existing brands. Air Canada and Japan Airlines are just a couple of the ones cooking up some new possibilities, but the latest carrier looking to spread its branding is Thai Airways.

The airline board has already approved the move forward, but things won’t exactly be totally low cost for everyone. The new airline is like more of a regional option, for places where their bigger jets really can’t do their thing or at least can’t pack the back full of paying passengers. Unfortunately that probably means no really cheap from the USA to Asia.

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Strategic Airlines May Be Your Next Ride Down Under

April 27, 2011 at 8:49 AM | by | Comment (1)

We know that Europe may be a cheap option this summer thanks to an airline that you usually wouldn’t expect to have affordable fares, and now that also might be the case for those looking to head down under. There’s an airline in Australia that’s still trying to figure out all the logistics and what not, but they’ve got their eyes on the United States along with a price point that we can all support.

Strategic Airlines has filed the appropriate papers to get permission to fly between Australia and the nifty fifty. They’ll be using Airbus A330 aircraft for the long trip across the Pacific, but that means that the flights will probably need to stop in Hawaii before continuing on towards the mainland—a tropical layover is always fine with us! If everything goes as planned, the planes could be heading back and forth as soon as September.

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XL Airways Will Get You to Paris This Summer for Around $700

April 26, 2011 at 8:27 AM | by | Comments (0)

Getting to Europe this summer is probably going to be fairly expensive thanks to rising oil prices, as well as the fact that everyone wants to cross the Atlantic for vacation. Finding cheap airfare might not be impossible if you know where to look, especially if you consider thinking outside the box when it comes to your air carrier.

Although we haven’t flown them ourselves (yet), we’re thinking that you might want to give XL Airways France a chance once the weather gets a little warmer. They’re hardly some random new airline, as they’ve been kicking around France and Europe since 1995. Hopefully that means that you won’t be left high and dry when its time to get a new stamp in your passport.

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Coming Soon: Air Canada Lite, A Low-Cost Option from Canada to Vacation

Where: Canada
April 21, 2011 at 9:21 AM | by | Comment (1)

Historically, when a major airline launches a low cost little sibling, things don’t turn out too well. We still remember airline brands like Song and Ted—and who knows what Japan Airlines has up their sleeve—but we’ll remain optimistic that Air Canada actually knows what they’re doing with their latest little airline innovation.

Air Canada is planning to start up their own low cost carrier brand beginning next winter, and they’re thinking about connecting chilly Canadians with warm weather destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico, as well as tourist hotspots in Europe. The head honcho at the airline doesn’t want his airline’s business to be stolen by cheaper tour operators looking to hoard the masses, so he’s taking matters into his own hands by beating them at their own game.

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FlyDubai Apparently Not Too Friendly Towards Blind Passengers

October 11, 2010 at 9:08 AM | by | Comments (0)

We were pretty eager to learn about FlyDubai and their low-fare options to and from Dubai last summer, but since then there hasn’t been too much news from the low cost carrier. There have been some new routes and plans for the future, but now the big news has to do with the airline not being a big fan of travelers with disabilities.

An American flyer was stopped from taking to the skies above Dubai last week, for the sole reason he was blind. The passenger was planning to head off to Amman, but the airline said they wouldn’t be able to take him there because he was blind and flying alone. Despite pleading his case, this guy was out of luck, as apparently the policy is that blind travelers can’t fly if they aren’t utilizing the buddy system.

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Allegiant Promises the Best Deal or They'll Buy Your Ticket

October 7, 2010 at 9:05 AM | by | Comments (0)

Although we haven’t got the chance to test out their seats and service for ourselves, we’re always eager to see what’s going on with Allegiant Air. Sure they nickel and dime with baggage fees, seat assignment charges, and other stuff, but they somehow do it in a nice way that doesn’t leave as bad a taste in our mouth as Spirit Air's approach.

We know they’re all about their low prices and low fares, but now Allegiant is setting out to prove it. This week they announced The Allegiant Low-Price Pledge, and it means that if you find an air and hotel package for less than what they’re offering, they’ll fly you there for free.

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