Airlines got too confident, and now they are paying the price despite record-breaking travel

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American Airlines and Southwest Airlines planed lines at gates at an airport.
Southwest and American have recently announced profit outlook adjustments despite travel booming.

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I've been flying ultra-low-cost airlines for years and have never been charged extra — these are my 4 tips for avoiding fees

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Spirit Airlines bag check
Spirit and Frontier have size checks stationed at the check-in desk and boarding gates.

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I used to regularly fly on ultra-low-cost airlines to save money, but the cheap tickets aren't worth the headache anymore

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Delta A220 cabin with seatback screens.
I prefer basic economy on mainlines because they come with the cabin perks at a cheaper price.

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These are the best airlines right now, according to The Points Guy

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A Boeing 757 plane operated by Delta Airlines.

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US flight prices are over $200 cheaper than they were 30 years ago when adjusting for inflation. Here's why it doesn't feel like it.

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upset airline traveler
Americans aren't happy with flight prices, but they're much more affordable than they used to be.

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United CEO says ultra-low-cost airlines like Frontier are 'going out of business' thanks to poor customer service and a 'flawed' business model

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Scott Kirby on stage in front of United logo.
Scott Kirby took a jab at ultra-low-cost carriers during an interview with The Air Show podcast on Monday.

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Delta has the best first class and Southwest has the best economy seats — see JD Power's airline rankings

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The Airbus A321neo.
Delta's domestic first-class seats on board an Airbus A321neo.

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You can buy Frontier's 2024 'all-you-can-fly' GoWild pass for $500 — just be prepared for a list of limitations

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Frontier Airlines' first A321neo.
Frontier Airlines announced a 2024 to 2025 "all-you-can-fly" GoWild pass with several limitations, including blackout dates and a limited no-fee booking window,

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How much are credit card rewards, airline miles, and hotel points worth? See our updated valuations for 2023

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Frontier Airlines CEO says the pandemic made workers 'lazy' and less productive: 'People are still allowing people to work from home, all this silliness, right?'

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Barry Biffle
The Frontier Airlines CEO said the pandemic made workers "lazy."

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