Quote of the weekend: On Allegiant Air’s seating plan
The Las Vegas Sun has a great interview this weekend with Allegiant Air President and COO Andrew Levy and senior VP of Planning Jude Bricker. I recommend the whole thing, but this part is my favorite....
View ArticleJoining other airlines, Aer Lingus will now let you bid for upgrades
Irish airline Aer Lingus is the latest carrier to offer an auction system for business class seats. It’s pretty simple. You buy an economy class ticket. Then you go the airline’s website and make them...
View ArticlePaying for carry-on bags? It could happen on major airlines.
Could you someday have to pay for carry-on bags on United, American and Delta? Andrew Levy, president and chief operating officer at Allegiant Air, says he thinks you will. His airline, known for...
View ArticleHow airlines could turn into flying casinos – without gambling
Last week, Andrew Levy, president and COO of Allegiant, told us that he predicts major airlines like United, Delta and American will at some point charge for carry-on bags, as his carrier does. So what...
View ArticleWhy are drinks free on airplanes?
I’ve written a lot recently about how everything is for sale on an airplane. But I’ve been puzzled about one thing. Drinks remain free. But why? I asked Henry Harteveldt, a travel industry expert at...
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