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Finnair Sees Opportunity in Norwegian’s Woes
Finnair may be one of the few airlines in the world that could see its home market expand when the pandemic recedes. The carrier's Nordic competition is receding, leaving it…February 22nd, 2021
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A Tale of Two Airlines
Mexico was in the news last week, after a minor political scandal over a U.S. senator's ill-timed vacation. But it was in the news for us for a different reason:…February 22nd, 2021
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United Airlines
United Channels ‘The Jetsons’ With Electric Air Taxis
United's plan to bridge the "last mile" with electric aircraft is ambitious, especially since the FAA hasn't approved any electric engines for flight yet. Meanwhile, Spirit could have its 2019…February 18th, 2021
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Southwest Forecasts a Rise in Bookings 1 Year After Pandemic’s Start
Southwest Airlines is revising its quarterly guidance as passenger demand continues to improve beyond expectations, the company said in an investor update filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission…February 16th, 2021
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Wall Street Hopes There’s No Country Like Sun Country
The last U.S. mainline carrier to go public was Virgin America in 2014, which, it is safe to say, was a different era. The airline industry then was riding high…February 16th, 2021
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Copa Airlines in Grip of Latin America’s Super Strict Travel Rules
Panama's Copa Airlines was essentially grounded for almost five months last year. Flights resumed in the fourth quarter, as Panama eased its travel restrictions, but the resurgent virus and fear…February 11th, 2021
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podcast
Now Is When Sun Country Plans IPO?
Sun Country has been planning to go public for more than a year, but it made it official now, during the worst crisis to hit the airline industry. Airline Weekly…February 11th, 2021
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Federal Aid Helps Mesa Boost Profits Above Pre-Pandemic Level
U.S. regional carrier Mesa Air Group's profits rose in the quarter ending in December from a year ago, mainly due to federal stimulus funds. The company reported fiscal first-quarter profits…February 10th, 2021
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Airline Trade Group Offers Job Retraining in Dismal Sign for Furloughed Cabin Crews
It's generally not a vote of confidence in the strength of an industry when the leading trade group in the sector offers retraining education for laid-off and furloughed workers. The…February 9th, 2021
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Ethiopian Airlines Leverages Cold Chain Facilities to Bring Vaccines to Africa
Ethiopian Airlines is taking the lead among African airlines by transporting the continent's first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, which arrived on a cargo flight from Beijing to Addis Ababa…February 8th, 2021