Discount International Airlines

You are probably acquainted with the airlines Allegiant, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest and Spirit, but what about WOW Air, Level, AirAsia X, Eurowings or Norway? When you want to make savings on international trips to Europe or Asia, you should get to know these long-haul and low-cost airlines (LCC). Cheap airlines are usual and well-liked for trips within the USA.

As a rule, these "no frills" airlines provide different pricing levels, promote low base rates, run alternative flights, run point-to-point (as opposed to a turnstile connection), have a low leg-room category and calculate charges for almost everything, such as seating, early check-in, meals and drinks, hold luggage, blankets, etc. Accept this approach, but be sure to put much more time into the trip, and what you get is a long distance LCC.

In contrast to traditional airlines, these international airlines draw clients with low tariffs and then sell extra. Major airlines historically dominate overseas travel, and ticketing is generally more costly, but long-haul LCCs are growing thanks to less strict state regulation and more effective long-haul planes such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Whilst the discount scheme for shorter journeys is OK, it can be a different storyline for those who could be up to nine long hour (more or less according to route). Also, the LCC' are not always the least expensive, so it's a good suggestion to use Google Fruits, Kayak or Hopper to make a cheap comparision.

Due to the LCCs' widespread use in the US and the many charges introduced by legacies carrier, however, budgetary travellers have become used to having fewer comforts. Looking back on our last long-haul trip, it's difficult to think of half a full-day of flight without a free lunch, onboard fun and Wi-Fi.

That is why we believe that there is still a place for heritage airlines when it comes to international journeys, especially the destination they use. As, however, consumers' attitudes develop and heritage airlines keep imitating their LCC equivalents - as we have seen with the new American, Delta and United restricted base economics tariffs - we would not be surprised if the LCC becomes the new standard.

Technically, these budgets are not without reason. Several airlines provide in-flight entertainment, electrical sockets or even Wi-Fi. There are five international discount airlines that make announcements and a look at the technology on board. On-board equipment: on-board entertaining (via portable tray, for a charge on the bus; not available on all flights), seating service (Business Class only).

AirAsia X's long-haul department, AirAsia X, in January reported that it had obtained approval from the Federal Aviation Authority to fly from Asia to the US - the first LCC in Asia to do so, according to the airline. The AirAsia X flight is scheduled to start four weekly on June 28, 2017 between Honolulu, Hawaii and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with a link in Osaka, Japan.

Introducing one-way tariffs were only $99. Even though the standard rates will be higher, the found rates for a fast find are still cheaper than the ones of the competition flying the distance Honolulu-Osaka. But AirAsia X has been targeting the US continent for some now. They are among the most costly and therefore profitable for the airlines operating them.

AirAsia X could push low fare into the US, forcing long distance airlines to adapt. If AirAsia X could make a gain is another matter. For the time being, Trans-Pacific air travel will continue to be the mainstay of inheritance airlines. And AirAsia X is packing it in: its Airbus A330-300s offer space for 365 coaches.

All amenities are subject to a fee: priority seat (we suggest double seat at the back of the aircraft), meal and hold luggage, in-flight catering provided via a portable tray, but AirAsia X has not said whether it will be available on the new itinerary.