The global low cost airlines market was valued at $155.02 billion in 2016, and is projected to reach $440.46 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.4% from 2022 to 2030. Low-cost airline is a passenger carrier, which offers travelling service at relatively affordable and competitive rates as compared to other airlines (full service or traditional airline). low-cost airlines are also known as “no frills airlines,” “prizefighters,” “low-cost carriers (LCC),” “discount airlines,” and “budget airlines.” Some of the popular low-cost airlines include Ryanair, EasyJet, Air Asia, and Qantas Airways. The feasibility of the operation of low-cost airlines is attributed to its low-cost model.
This low-cost model can include characteristics such as low pricing strategy, simple pricing structure, involves online & direct ticket booking (eliminating extra ground staff & vendors), preference to secondary airport, point-to-point network, single class seating arrangement, ticket fare may not include extra services (food & beverage), intensive aircraft usage, short turnaround time, dense seating arrangements, and secondary revenue sources (advertisement and onboard selling). Low-cost airlines have grown exponentially worldwide over the past few years, owing to rise in economic activities, ease of travel, development of the travel & tourism industry, rapid urbanization, changes in lifestyle, consumers’ preference for low-cost service along with non-stops, and frequent service.
Moreover, increase in purchasing power of middle-class households, especially in developing regions, and high internet penetration coupled with e-literacy notably contribute toward the growth of the global low-cost airlines market. However, factors such as volatile crude oil prices and increase in terrorism & crime rate, political uncertainty, & natural calamities hinder the market growth.
Furthermore, increase in cases of COVID-19 is leading to travel restrictions, which is severely affecting the market. In addition, factors such high investment & operational cost but low profitability is anticipated to be a major challenge of the low-cost airlines industry. Conversely, sustainable airport governance and operational & financial improvements are anticipated to offer remunerative opportunities for the growth of the low-cost airlines market.
The global low-cost airlines market is segmented into purpose, destination, distribution channel, and region. By purpose, the market is segregated into leisure travel, visiting friends & relatives (VFR), and business travel. Depending on destination, it is bifurcated into domestic and international. On the basis of distribution channel, it is garmented into online and travel agency.
The market has been further analyzed across North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, Latvia, and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, China, India, Australia, and rest of AsiaPacific), and LAMEA (Latin America, Africa, and Middle East). The major companies profiled in the report include Air Arabia PJSC, AirAsia Group Berhad, Alaska Air Group, Inc., Azul S.A., easyjet Plc, New World Aviation, Inc., Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, Qantas Airways Limited, Ryanair Holdings Plc., and Westjet Airlines Ltd.
This low-cost model can include characteristics such as low pricing strategy, simple pricing structure, involves online & direct ticket booking (eliminating extra ground staff & vendors), preference to secondary airport, point-to-point network, single class seating arrangement, ticket fare may not include extra services (food & beverage), intensive aircraft usage, short turnaround time, dense seating arrangements, and secondary revenue sources (advertisement and onboard selling). Low-cost airlines have grown exponentially worldwide over the past few years, owing to rise in economic activities, ease of travel, development of the travel & tourism industry, rapid urbanization, changes in lifestyle, consumers’ preference for low-cost service along with non-stops, and frequent service.
Moreover, increase in purchasing power of middle-class households, especially in developing regions, and high internet penetration coupled with e-literacy notably contribute toward the growth of the global low-cost airlines market. However, factors such as volatile crude oil prices and increase in terrorism & crime rate, political uncertainty, & natural calamities hinder the market growth.
Furthermore, increase in cases of COVID-19 is leading to travel restrictions, which is severely affecting the market. In addition, factors such high investment & operational cost but low profitability is anticipated to be a major challenge of the low-cost airlines industry. Conversely, sustainable airport governance and operational & financial improvements are anticipated to offer remunerative opportunities for the growth of the low-cost airlines market.
The global low-cost airlines market is segmented into purpose, destination, distribution channel, and region. By purpose, the market is segregated into leisure travel, visiting friends & relatives (VFR), and business travel. Depending on destination, it is bifurcated into domestic and international. On the basis of distribution channel, it is garmented into online and travel agency.
The market has been further analyzed across North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, Latvia, and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, China, India, Australia, and rest of AsiaPacific), and LAMEA (Latin America, Africa, and Middle East). The major companies profiled in the report include Air Arabia PJSC, AirAsia Group Berhad, Alaska Air Group, Inc., Azul S.A., easyjet Plc, New World Aviation, Inc., Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, Qantas Airways Limited, Ryanair Holdings Plc., and Westjet Airlines Ltd.
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- This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the low cost airlines market analysis from 2016 to 2030 to identify the prevailing low cost airlines market opportunities.
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- Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
- In-depth analysis of the low cost airlines market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
- Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
- Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
- The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global low cost airlines market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.
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Key Market Segments
By Purpose
- Leisure Travel
- Visiting Friends Relatives (VFR)
- Business Travel
By Destination
- Domestic
- International
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Spain
- UK
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Argentina
- Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
- Air Arabia PJSC
- AirAsia Group Berhad
- Alaska Air Group, Inc.
- Azul S.A.
- easyJet plc
- New World Aviation, Inc.
- Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA
- Qantas Airways Limited
- Ryanair Holdings Plc.
- WestJet Airlines Ltd.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 4: LOW COST AIRLINES MARKET, BY PURPOSE
CHAPTER 5: LOW COST AIRLINES MARKET, BY DESTINATION
CHAPTER 6: LOW COST AIRLINES MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
CHAPTER 7: LOW COST AIRLINES MARKET, BY REGION
CHAPTER 8: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER 9: COMPANY PROFILES
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
Executive Summary
According to the report, titled, “Low Cost Airlines Market," the low cost airlines market was valued at $155.02 billion in 2016, and is estimated to reach $440.46 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.4% from 2022 to 2030.The domestic segment was the highest revenue contributor to the market, with $88,286.0 million in 2021, and is estimated to reach $310,556.3 million by 2030, with a CAGR of 10.2%. low-cost airlines airline is a passenger airline, which offers travelling service at relatively cheaper rate compared to other airlines (full service or traditional airline). Rise in economic activities, ease of travel, expansion of the travel & tourism industry, rapid urbanization, changes in lifestyle, consumers’ preference for low-cost service along with non-stops, and frequent service act as the key driving forces of the global low-cost airlines market. In addition, increase in purchasing power of middle-class households, especially in developing regions, and high internet penetration coupled with e-literacy foster the Low Cost Airlines Market growth.
However, factors such as volatile crude oil price and increase in terrorism & crime rate, political uncertainty, & natural calamities hinder the market growth. Furthermore, increase in cases of COVID-19 and high investment & operational cost but low profitability act as the key deterrent factors of the low-cost airlines industry. On the contrary, sustainable airport governance and operational & financial improvements are anticipated to open new avenues for the growth of the global low-cost airlines market during the forecast period. The global low-cost airlines market is segmented into purpose, destination, distribution channel, and region. By purpose, the Low Cost Airlines Industry is fragmented into leisure travel, visiting friends & relatives (VFR), and business travel. On the basis of destination, it is bifurcated into domestic and international. Depending on distribution channel, it is divided into online and travel agency. The Low Cost Airlines Market has been further analyzed across North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, Latvia, and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, China, India, Australia, and rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Latin America, Africa, and Middle East).
Depending on purpose, the leisure travel segment was the largest segment accounting for majority of the share in 2021, and is expected to continue the same Low Cost Airlines Market Trends throughout the forecast period. On the contrary, the business travel segment is projected to experience the highest growth rate throughout the Low Cost Airlines Market Forecast period. By distribution channel, the online segment was the largest segment accounting for majority of the share in 2021, and is expected to continue the same trend throughout the forecast period. The online segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 10.6% through 2022-2030. On the basis of destination, the domestic segment was the largest segment in 2021, and is expected to garner significant growth rate throughout the forecast period.
Low Cost Airlines Market Analysis revealed that, the international segment registers the fastest growth, and is expected to gain significant share during the forecast period. Key players in the low-cost airlines market have relied on strategies such as product launch and business expansion to expand their Low Cost Airlines Market Share and to stay relevant in the global Low Cost Airlines Market Size. The key players low-cost airlines profiled in the report are Air Arabia PJSC, AirAsia Group Berhad, Alaska Air Group, Inc., Azul S.A., easyjet Plc, New World Aviation, Inc., Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, Qantas Airways Limited, Ryanair Holdings Plc., and Westjet Airlines Ltd.
Key Findings of the Study
- On the basis of purpose, the business travel segment is projected to witness the highest CAGR of 12.5%, in revenue terms, during the forecast period.
- Depending on distribution channel, the online segment is expected to dominate the market from 2022 to 2030.
- The international segment is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific is anticipated to witness highest growth rate, registering a CAGR of 12.0% from 2022 to 2030.
Companies Mentioned
- Air Arabia PJSC
- AirAsia Group Berhad
- Alaska Air Group, Inc.
- Azul S.A.
- easyJet plc
- New World Aviation, Inc.
- Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA
- Qantas Airways Limited
- Ryanair Holdings Plc.
- WestJet Airlines Ltd.
Methodology
The analyst offers exhaustive research and analysis based on a wide variety of factual inputs, which largely include interviews with industry participants, reliable statistics, and regional intelligence. The in-house industry experts play an instrumental role in designing analytic tools and models, tailored to the requirements of a particular industry segment. The primary research efforts include reaching out participants through mail, tele-conversations, referrals, professional networks, and face-to-face interactions.
They are also in professional corporate relations with various companies that allow them greater flexibility for reaching out to industry participants and commentators for interviews and discussions.
They also refer to a broad array of industry sources for their secondary research, which typically include; however, not limited to:
- Company SEC filings, annual reports, company websites, broker & financial reports, and investor presentations for competitive scenario and shape of the industry
- Scientific and technical writings for product information and related preemptions
- Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
- Authentic news articles and other related releases for market evaluation
- Internal and external proprietary databases, key market indicators, and relevant press releases for market estimates and forecast
Furthermore, the accuracy of the data will be analyzed and validated by conducting additional primaries with various industry experts and KOLs. They also provide robust post-sales support to clients.
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