Originally Posted by 7378FE
"Dixon says that the low-cost airline model has not been used in long-haul routes by any other carrier"
Hasn't GD heard of Laker?
I think GD may have heard of Laker Skytrain as any meals on Laker were added cost. (Jetstar)
And what about People Express who introduced US$149 one way fares on the B747-200 from Newark to Gatwick in 1981. Overall service was so bad it was often referred to as Air Bulgaria. They charged for coffee (Virgin and Jetstar) and checked baggage (Note BG and AJ)