A major merger between Korean Air and its weaker rival Asiana signals — perhaps — a new wave of airline industry consolidation. If so, the international landscape could see an easing of competitive pressures akin to what happened after a…
Read The IssueThe first quarter of 2023 will end in just a few days, making way for what’s typically a busier and more financially rewarding period of the year for most airlines. Looking back at the fourth quarter, it was undeniably a...
Read MoreThey said it again: Demand remains exceedingly strong. Nearly all U.S. airlines presented to investors last week, sounding universally bullish about the upcoming spring and summer peaks. They talked about elevated yields. They talked about constricted supply. They talked about...
Read MoreThe U.S. Justice Department has removed any doubt about its feelings toward the JetBlue-Spirit merger. It doesn't like the idea and is suing to stop it. That's hardly the end of the story though. JetBlue plans to mount a vigorous...
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