US EditionUnited Airlines Chief Labels Budget Airline Model "Crappy" & "Dead"
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Consumer protectors are currently fighting against the hand baggage charges that some airlines raise. Airlines such as Ryanair, Easyjet and Wizz Air only allow for the free carry-on of a small hand baggage that must fit under the seat. They do not care about the passengers, now criticized Scott Kirby, head of the US line United. The Lufthansa partner itself does not operate a low-cost airline. This business model is also "dead", said Kirby. Thei…
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THE CEO of United Airlines has shared his thoughts on the industry. He described budget air travel as “dead” and said companies who follow the model are out to “trick people”. GettyUnited Airlines CEO Scott Kirby shared criticized the budget airline model (stock image)[/caption] While United Airlines has never self-described as a budget airline, it still manages to manages to rank among the country’s “Big Four”. This list is rounded out by Ameri…
The business model of low-cost airlines is shaking to its foundations. Scott Kirby, the influential head of United Airlines, whose partner is Lufthansa, has publicly attacked the so-called low-cost carriers, calling their business model “dead.” He criticizes the approach, which makes customers feel cheated by hidden fees and misleading pricing policies. According to him, these companies do not care about their passengers and their operation is u…
Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, sees the end of low-cost airlines like Ryanair and EasyJet. Consumer advocates have also been criticizing the hidden additional costs for years.
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