Why Are There So Many Successful Low-Cost Airlines In South America?

It appears that almost anywhere you go in Latin America multiple low-cost airlines might want to fly you there, with the budget airlines of South America standing out as some of the world’s most successful carriers. Legacy airlines in South America have struggled significantly more over the past few years than their full-service competitors, with airlines like Aerolneas Argentinas facing financial difficulties amid serious competitive pressures from low-cost airlines.