Read the text and match the headings to the paragraphs. Southwest Airlines , America's most successful low-cost carrier prepares
for takeoff, Ryan Air Boeing 737 at Manchester Airport
1. пустоLow‑cost carriers appeared When air travel started it was very expensive. Only rich people could afford travelling by plane. Some time later better
planes were built. They became fast, quiet and could carry a lot of people over
long distances. Flying was slowly becoming a means of transportation
that normal people could afford.2. пустоHow it all began and developed But many airlines still were selling expensive
tickets to their passengers. They offered a comfortable way of travelling which
included free meals, friendly service and other luxuries. In the
1980s a new type of airline came.
Budget airlines offered cheap tickets. They could do this by cutting costs wherever they can.3. пустоAre Budget Airlines Safe? A lot of people do not want to fly with budget
airlines because they think they are unsafe. However, this is not
true. In many cases low cost carriers have modern fleets. They
know that cutting costs on safety may drive them out of the
business. And indeed many budget carriers have a very good safety
record.