Aer Lingus joins ‘basic economy’ movement
Aer Lingus, is introducing a “bare bones” transatlantic fare as it fights off growing competition on the North Atlantic run, notably from long-haul, LCCs. The new Saver fare will cut E40 (US$47) from Aer Lingus’s standard Smart one-way transatlantic fare. Like basic economy fares introduced by US carriers, it comes with restrictions, with passengers having to pay for features such as advance seat selection, blankets, headphones and checked baggage. The new fare, which will take effect Oct 1, “is very much part of the move of the market to a situation where certain niches are interested in price only, or are very price-sensitive,” an Aer Lingus spokesman said. Saver fare passengers will still receive on-board meals, a 10kg cabin bag allowance and access to the aircraft’s IFE system. <br/>
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Aer Lingus joins ‘basic economy’ movement
Aer Lingus, is introducing a “bare bones” transatlantic fare as it fights off growing competition on the North Atlantic run, notably from long-haul, LCCs. The new Saver fare will cut E40 (US$47) from Aer Lingus’s standard Smart one-way transatlantic fare. Like basic economy fares introduced by US carriers, it comes with restrictions, with passengers having to pay for features such as advance seat selection, blankets, headphones and checked baggage. The new fare, which will take effect Oct 1, “is very much part of the move of the market to a situation where certain niches are interested in price only, or are very price-sensitive,” an Aer Lingus spokesman said. Saver fare passengers will still receive on-board meals, a 10kg cabin bag allowance and access to the aircraft’s IFE system. <br/>
