Ashleigh (Ellwood) Brilliant

The commercial airline industry is highly competitive these days. Major airlines must compete with the several, highly successful “discount” airlines. The difference between a major airline and a smaller discount airline is the typical customer makeup. The major airlines like Delta, United, and US Airways revolve their flight schedules around the business travelers. This means more first class and business class tickets and several flights on Mondays and Fridays. The discount airlines, such as Southwest and Sprint cater to anyone who wants to fly for the lowest cost. Find out the pros and cons of refundable or nonrefundable tickets and which is right for you: Navigating the Airline Industry