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Top 20 low-cost airlines for 2023

The term “low-cost” or “budget” airlines refers to carriers that charge less for their services and provide fewer amenities than more established full-service carriers. Low-cost carriers usually just offer one class of service as opposed to the customary distinctions of economy, premium economy, business, and first class.

Top 20 Safest and low-cost airlines for 2023(Opens in a new browser tab)

For the airline to serve better and maintain the trust of its passengers, airlineratings.com has released the most recent Low-Cost Airline in the World for 2023. Here is the list.

The following airlines are listed alphabetically:

Air Arabia,
AirAsia Group**,
Allegiant,
Air Baltic,
easyjet,
FlyDubai,
Frontier,
Jetstar Group,
Jetblue,
Indigo,
Ryanair,
Scoot,
Southwest,
Spicejet,
Spirit,
Vueling,
Vietjet,
Volaris,
Westjet,
Wizz.

These airlines all passed the International Air Transport Association Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and have true safety records, in contrast to a number of low-cost carriers.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing at Kochi airport

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.