Flying Cheap

Synopsis

Continental 3407, a regional airline flight, crashed in Buffalo, New York, prompting a critical examination of the airline industry. Following decades of deregulation, regional carriers now represent half of the nation's daily departures, raising concerns among industry insiders about safety and service quality. As low-cost carriers proliferate, the balance between affordability and safety in aviation has come under scrutiny, revealing a system that may be overstretched in its capacity to maintain high standards for passengers.