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Inside the Economics of IAG's Loyalty Program
The company wants investors to fairly value its frequent flyer scheme. It shared a lot of information last month about how it all works.
Jul 1
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Brian Sumers
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June 2026
Marty St. George Isn't Playing Around
JetBlue's legendary network planner is going big into Fort Lauderdale.
Jun 25
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Brian Sumers
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Who Will Succeed Robert Isom and When?
I asked around at the IATA General Meeting. Here are seven possible future CEOs of American Airlines.
Jun 19
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Brian Sumers
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Who is the Next Air Canada CEO?
It was a hot topic at the recent IATA Annual General Meeting.
Jun 12
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Brian Sumers
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Isom Keeps Turning Over the Puck
American's CEO still doesn't get it.
Jun 2
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Brian Sumers
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May 2026
At EasyJet, It's Man-Versus-Machine
Bookings are down substantially for August, and the revenue management system wants to cut prices. But the humans say the bookings will return.
May 28
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Brian Sumers
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Designing a Better Business Class
The same few manufacturers build most of the industry's premium seats. But Air Canada spent considerable effort to customize its offering. It expects…
May 22
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Brian Sumers
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No, Europe Won't Run Out of Jet Fuel
The Strait of Hormuz is closed, and it's a real pain. But the oil market is global. Airlines can find jet fuel. Whether they want to pay for it is…
May 15
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Brian Sumers
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Frontier Is All About 'Discipline'
America's lone remaining national ULCC is going hard into Spirit's markets. But if it didn't care about returning to profitability, it could go harder.
May 7
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Brian Sumers
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Why Are Airlines So Bad at Raising Fares?*
*In normal times, when fuel is reasonably priced.
May 1
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Brian Sumers
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April 2026
I Hate Scott Kirby's Merger Idea
But I don't blame United's CEO for trying.
Apr 28
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Brian Sumers
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Should We Worry About Alaska Air Group?
The first quarter stunk. The second probably won't be great. But CEO Ben Minicucci says his company "is firing on all cylinders."
Apr 22
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Brian Sumers
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