New Low Cost Airlines

william webster

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French bee

A new airline concept out of France, French bee is billing itself as the first low-cost, long-haul-only airline. The focus is connecting France to far-off cities like San Francisco, which is the only American route for now. Punta Cana, Tahiti, and Reunion Island are also on the new airline’s menu for French travelers. If this million-dollar idea pays off, be prepared to see French bee’s blue planes at more airports, and to check out some low-cost long-haul options that’ll take you further for less.

Level

Owned by IAG (British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus) and based in Barcelona, budget carrier LEVEL began operations in 2017. It’s so far succeeding with its routes to Martinique, Punta Cana, Buenos Aires, Montreal, and Paris through Boston, New York, Los Angeles, and Oakland. However, its recent airport meltdown, which stranded travelers in Montreal, indicates that management still needs to work out some details. LEVEL’s newest mission is to expand offerings from its Vienna hub, beginning with short-haul European flights that could eventually extend to the States.