Budget airlines like Allegiant [1] streamline thing to save money. * Very few ground staff - say 4 at a small-to-mid-sized destination. They do all tasks: Tick

Budget airlines like Allegiant [1] streamline thing to save money. * Very few ground staff - say 4 at a small-to-mid-sized destination. They do all tasks: Ticket agent, baggage handler, gate agent. * No connecting flights - direct only. * All the same type of equipment (MD-80s) to streamline maintenance. etc. [1]