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Why Air New Zealand's Bunk Beds Can't Fail
A senior executive said he hopes the airline's six economy class bunk beds (soon to come on two airplanes) can break even. But he has a broader…
Jun 20
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Why Paisly Was the Key to the JetBlue-United Deal
JetBlue would not accept a partner that wouldn't boost its vacation package business, a senior executive told me.
Jun 16
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Tim Clark on Tariffs and Other Topics
At this point in his career, Emirates' president will give an honest answer about nearly every topic, including political ones.
Jun 10
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May 2025
Marty St. George Explains JetBlue's United Deal
United and JetBlue announced their new partnership on Thursday. I spoke to JetBlue's president about why his airline chose United.
May 29
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Brian Sumers
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Why Ryanair Isn't in the Vacation Package Business
Many airlines salivate over the packaged holiday business for the big margins, but Michael O'Leary says he's not interested. I think there's a lesson in…
May 29
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Aero’s Semi-Private Ambitions
The Los Angeles-based public charter carrier is more premium than JSX. Is there a market for it?
May 23
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Will Sun Country Find a Merger Partner?
CEO Jude Bricker was cagey on the subject last week, but he had interesting things to say about competitive dynamics and other stuff.
May 20
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Canada's Top Two Airlines Say 'Calm Down'
Air Canada and WestJet say they're doing just fine.
May 13
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Canada's Top Two Airlines Say 'Calm Down'
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In United-JetBlue, Focus on the Narrative
Yes, it is happening, a source says. And it's a very big deal, because of what it does to American. Also: a dive into JetBlue's earnings call.
May 2
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April 2025
Alaska Keeps its Swagger
On a relative basis, Alaska says it's doing fine. And, it still says it can meet its aggressive 2027 financial targets.
Apr 28
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Brian Sumers
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American Says its Chicago Plan is On Target
Do you believe that? Also: executives say the demand climate is uncertain.
Apr 25
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Avelo is Looking to Raise Up To $100 million
Running low on cash, the U.S. low-cost airline has hired Jeffries to help it after a rough first quarter.
Apr 23
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Avelo is Looking to Raise Up To $100 million
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