But today, the discount carrier seems poised for a turnaround.

The discount carrier is a major point of dispute between United and the unions.

"A discount carrier is definitely one of the topics, but there has been no resolution yet," he said.

The second Braniff started two years later as a discount carrier.

Some European discount carriers are not expected to make it through the winter.

As a discount carrier, Koodo's plans tend to cost less per month than the traditional carriers.

Under competitive pressure from discount carriers, most major airlines have managed to cut core costs significantly.

Applications to start new discount carriers slowed to a trickle.

Air Canada plans to start its own discount carrier by year's end.

In past price wars, the discount carrier usually made money.