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In Europe, budget airlines thrive. Why not the US?

European budget airlines keep costs low with single-type fleets and tight turnarounds, while U.S. carriers struggle with distance, fees and customer expectations.

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By Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — At the top of one of Ryanair’s European website’s reads “fly “FROM 24.99€.” The Irish-based airline is one of the most profitable low-cost carriers in the world with a network that crisscrosses Europe. The success lies in its commitment to its business model, which cuts airline costs to the

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In Europe, budget airlines thrive. Why not the US?

(CNN) — At the top of one of Ryanair’s European website’s reads “fly “FROM 24.99€.”

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KIFI broke the news in Idaho Falls, United States on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
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