Breeze Airways founder David Neeleman
The Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast

JetBlue’s Founder Breezes Into the Skies Again

Madhu Unnikrishnan

David Neeleman’s new airline breezes to a ticket counter near you soon, as the first flights launch next week. Edward “Ned” Russell discusses his interview with Neeleman (in the May 24 issue) with Madhu Unnikrishnan.  And why is Ryanair trying to make “fetch” happen?

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Photo Credit: Breeze Airways founder David Neeleman in front of one of the airlines' Embraer jets. - Cean Orrett / Cean One Studio
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