Old Or New Aircraft Better For Low-Cost Carriers: Which Is Best?

Low-cost carriers, which specialize in operating flights with the lowest possible unit costs, attempt to optimize every aspect of their flights, hubs, loyalty programs, and maintenance systems to reduce the amount they spend to operate each service. While traditional legacy airlines like American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines historically attempt to cater to business travelers with lavish inflight offerings and more comfortable cabins, low-cost carriers like Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines attempt to attract passengers by enticing them with significantly lower ticket prices than their full-service competitors.