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USA Today reports on little-known, cut-rate Euro carriers now offering trans-Atlantic flights to and from the USA. Some are not impressed:

Because of their limited capacity and spotty brand identity, the low-fare carriers are likely to appeal mostly to what aviation consultant Michael Boyd calls the “backpack lunatic fringe.”

“You might find (a deal), but you have to go out of your way to do it,” he says.

Gosh, why didn’t he just go ahead and say Euro trash? Shouldn’t there be a similar term of derision for us low-class Americans who would jump at the chance to save $300? I say lighten up, and welcome to the low-cost carriers who may help keep prices low for everyone.