Why Long-Haul Low-Cost Carriers Aren’t A Concept In The US

Ever since the Boeing 787 Dreamliner entered the market in the early 2010s, airlines have had an efficient ultra-long-haul aircraft with which to operate flights at a significantly reduced per-seat cost. With ultra-efficient General Electric or Rolls-Royce engines and a lightweight carbon fiber fuselage, the Dreamliner was one of the most fuel-efficient aircraft to ever take to the skies, offering airlines operating cost reductions and a jet that slotted into a nice middle-market segment.