Low-cost carriers in Europe

Budget travel is becoming the dominant form for travelers in Europe, a fact also suggested by the growth figures of low-cost carriers. This DossierPlus initially presents an economic analysis of the low-cost airline industry in Europe and focuses on two of the biggest low-cost airlines in the region - Ryanair and EasyJet.

Last but not least, growing environmental concerns is putting the aviation industry in the spotlight as more and more passengers are flying. Through new technologies, route optimization, taxation, public awareness, the aviation industry is moving in the right way but there is still room for improvement. Maybe, the future of aviation will be greener than what it used to be – and LCCs could play a significant part in making this happen.