{"product_id":"the-low-cost-revolution-dieter-j-f-haselsteiner-9798264568237","title":"The Low-Cost Revolution: How a New Airline Model Disruptively Transformed Commercial Aviation - and How Established Airlines Are Trying to Fight Back","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLow-Cost Carriers (LCCs) are no longer a niche segment - they now account for around one-third of global air travel capacity. But what exactly lies behind this airline model that has fundamentally transformed commercial aviation?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTerms like \u003cb\u003ebudget airlines, low-fare airlines, no-frills carriers, \u003c\/b\u003eor \u003cb\u003eultra low-cost carriers\u003c\/b\u003e are often used interchangeably, though the differences can be subtle. What all have in common is the goal of keeping operational costs as low as possible through lean structures and the avoidance of expensive ancillary services. This allows for low ticket prices, while additional revenue is generated through onboard sales, baggage fees, seat reservations, or services like hotel and transfer bookings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany traditional network carriers have tried to replicate this model - with varying degrees of success. Out of this emerged the concept of the \u003cb\u003ehybrid carrier\u003c\/b\u003e, combining elements of low-cost and full-service network airlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book presents \u003cb\u003eover 250 airlines\u003c\/b\u003e that have implemented the low-cost model in various forms - from globally recognized names such as Ryanair, Southwest Airlines, and AirAsia to lesser-known carriers like Arajet, Flair Airlines, FlyOne, V Bird, VietJet Air, Air Busan, and Jambojet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt provides an\u003cb\u003e insightful look behind the scenes \u003c\/b\u003eof an industry where disruptive business models have not only reshaped ticket pricing but also significantly influenced the strategies of established legacy carriers. \u003cb\u003eThe book reveals which so-called low-cost airlines truly operate as low-cost carriers\u003c\/b\u003e. It is aimed at professionals in the aviation industry as well as aviation enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith this work, \u003cb\u003eDieter J. F. Haselsteiner\u003c\/b\u003e publishes his fifth book on commercial aviation. His previous publications include \u003ci\u003eAll You Need to Know About European Airports\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRemote, Small but Essential\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLow-Fare Carriers and Their Contribution to the Development of Eastern Europe\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eEurope's Airports in Focus\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor current blog posts by the author, visit: www.dieterhaselsteiner.at\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dieter J. F. Haselsteiner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798264568237\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/09\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 290\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.61d","brand":"Dieter J. F. Haselsteiner","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48154178584831,"sku":"9798264568237","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_662433f7-a195-473a-aebc-de2f46108f1a.jpg?v=1770788423","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-low-cost-revolution-dieter-j-f-haselsteiner-9798264568237","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}