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Low cost start ups. In the United States three low-cost start up airlines were introduced in 2021, including Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways, and Aha!, ExpressJet Airlines' new leisure brand. When COVID hit, both Avelo and Breeze were able to take advantage of a glut of airline employees like pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, airport agents, and other airline professionals who found themselves in need of a new job. Meanwhile, Avelo capitalized on the low lease rates for the Boeing 737-700 planes it acquired from Southwest Airlines. More budget carriers are hoping to start in 2022, including Airbahn and Northern Pacific Airways. Source: |