Why Low-Cost Airlines Are Flocking to Vienna

Until last August, Vienna Airport had not been used to attention. But then the airport’s second-largest customer collapsed — and now it has become a battleground for Europe’s low-cost carriers. It is the demise of the Air Berlin Group, under 2 billion euros of losses, that has been largely responsible for the airport’s newfound popularity […]

Microsoft’s low-cost Surface may use a modest Pentium chip

It’s no secret that Microsoft is working on a lower-priced Surface between leaks and FCC filings, but just what’s going to power this 10-inch tablet? There might be a clue. WinFuture sources have claimed that the low-cost Surface will use Pentium Silver N5000 and Pentium Gold Y-series processors. That should make them considerably faster than […]

Deal Alert: Europe From $264 Round-Trip on Low-Cost Carriers

Deal Alert: Nonstop Flights to Europe From $ 264 Round-Trip Advertiser Disclosure The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does […]

Apple iPad launch LIVE: New iPhone SE, low-cost iPad with Apple Pencil, iOS 11.3 update

GETTY • APPLE Apple CEO Tim Cook is tipped to launch a new iPad model, as well as iPhone SE and iOS 11.3 Apple is scheduled to hold its first press event of the year today in Chicago, Illinois. The Cupertino-based company has invited media from across the globe to “hear creative new ideas for […]

The Falcon Heavy is an absurdly low-cost heavy lift rocket

Twenty-seven engines on the Falcon Heavy rocket, all burning their happy little flames. (credit: SpaceX) One may criticize the Falcon Heavy rocket for having a short launch manifest, as it has only two confirmed flights in the next year or so. There just aren’t that many commercial customers right now for the heavier-lift rocket when […]

United Airlines tumbles after announcing a move that could start a price war with low-cost carriers (UAL)

AP Photo/Richard Drew United‘s stock fell after the company said it would increase capacity on its planes, possibly opening up a price war with low-cost carriers. Investors feared the move would weigh on its profit margin. United reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat expectations. See United Airlines’ stock price move in real time here. Shares of […]

How to File for Compensation With Low-Cost Carriers

How to File for Compensation With Low-Cost Carriers Advertiser Disclosure The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include […]

World Airways to Make a Comeback as a Low-Cost Carrier with 787s

World Airways to Take Flight as a Low-Cost Carrier With 787s Advertiser Disclosure The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site […]

This Saudi Low-Cost Carrier Offers Two Rows of Seats for Females Only

This Saudi Airline Offers Two Rows of Seats for Females Only Advertiser Disclosure The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site […]