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The recent PR blunder of the United Airlines has increased everyone's interest in the story behind these low cost airlines. What they do to cut down the ticket prices and are they worth it? What happened with the United customer has made us all frown upon these airlines and prompted us to find everything hidden behind these low price tickets. So, PassportInfo.com has dug a little deeper here to tell you what is the big deal about these low cost airlines. Check out!

Budget airlines have brought about a revolution in the field of aviation with low-cost international and domestic flights. Sometimes referred to as low-cost carriers (LCCs), the concept of air travelling has changed forever by the introduction of these airlines.

One of the major low cost carriers (LCC) of India - Go Air is based in Mumbai. It started operating domestic flights in the country in the year 2005. An aviation foray of the Wadia Group, this carrier runs passenger services to more than 20 cities with over a hundred daily flights.

Technological advancements have led to an upsurge in air travel as flight booking has become easier and quicker today. With user-friendly mobile applications of online travel agencies, people can make reservations from anywhere and any time.

The demand for flight tickets, both domestic and international, has significantly increased in the last decade or so. This can be attributed to the fact that flying has become a more feasible and easy option to travel long distances in a short time. Simultaneously, there has been an increase in the demand for cheap ticket rates paving the way for the rise of low-cost carriers.

SpiceJet, the carrier owned by Kalanithi Maran, has struck a deal with the consulting firm named Bain and Co. in order to realign its network to regain its profitability after the incurred losses increased in few of the past quarters. Being a low cost carrier (LCC), SpiceJet offers cheap flight tickets ensuring highest consumer satisfaction.

The low-cost carriers of India are aggressively adding capacity to meet the growing demands. Keeping in view the current scenario, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has recently cleared schedule for around 60 extra flights for the coming winter.

Fliers who have travelled domestic in the year 2014 have enjoyed a series of domestic flight offers right from the beginning of the calendar. It has been raining discounts right from the go. Most of the regional carriers, be it full fledged ones or low-cost carriers (LCCs), all have joined the party and lucrative discounts.

AirAsia India seems to have crossed the final hurdle in its path to start its operations in India as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has rejected the objection raised by existing Indian carriers. Popular Indian names had raised the doubt that the initiation of this Malaysian low-cost carrier (LCC) will disturb the equilibrium in domestic aviation.

Aviation is a thriving industry today with a host of competent airlines offering heckle-free flying experiences to people all across the globe. The advent of no-frills carriers, which offer low-cost flights at cheap airfare has led to the promotion of air travel in developing countries.

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With increasing air traffic in the festive season, low-cost carriers have tried to fly more aircraft to manage the pressure. With festivals like Navratri, Diwali and Id, a huge number of people are travelling across the country. Domestic airlines have struggled to manage this sudden boost after the usual slump period in the previous months....

The South Asian aviation space is enjoying lenient rules in terms of finances and various airlines are utilising this liberty for growth and expansion. The aviation foray of the Wadia Group, GoAir, is another Indian LCC (low-cost carrier) to seek foreign aid for escalating its expansion plans.