Passengers suffer as crowded field puts pressure on Europe’s airlines
The tumult that has faced the European airline industry in recent months-- Bankruptcies, staffing problems and technical failures--have affected tens of thousands of passengers. The problems fall into 2 categories: bad luck, and the result of the crowded nature of the European market. With flights sometimes as cheap as US$15, an array of LCCs have transformed travel in Europe. Travellers’ expectations of low prices have pushed the more traditional carriers to offer budget options, under which passengers pay for extras like food and checked luggage that previously would have been included. “Passengers have had a really good run for a long time with incredibly cheap tickets,” said Andrew Charlton, managing director of Aviation Advocacy, a consultancy. But, he added, “Europe’s got too many airlines.” <br/>
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Passengers suffer as crowded field puts pressure on Europe’s airlines
The tumult that has faced the European airline industry in recent months-- Bankruptcies, staffing problems and technical failures--have affected tens of thousands of passengers. The problems fall into 2 categories: bad luck, and the result of the crowded nature of the European market. With flights sometimes as cheap as US$15, an array of LCCs have transformed travel in Europe. Travellers’ expectations of low prices have pushed the more traditional carriers to offer budget options, under which passengers pay for extras like food and checked luggage that previously would have been included. “Passengers have had a really good run for a long time with incredibly cheap tickets,” said Andrew Charlton, managing director of Aviation Advocacy, a consultancy. But, he added, “Europe’s got too many airlines.” <br/>
