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Europe
Falling Airline Yields Do Not Mean Weak Demand
Both Ryanair and Alaska Airlines reported some decline in yields in the second quarter and continuing into the third. But they also made clear: Overall travel demand remains robust on…July 28th, 2023
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North America
American and United’s Strong Second Quarters
American Airlines and United Airlines just reported record second-quarter results, including double-digit operating margins. Will the magic continue through the third quarter and beyond? Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss.July 21st, 2023
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Europe
Norse Atlantic’s Strategy Comes Into Focus
Norse Atlantic Airways President Charles Duncan is optimistic, if nothing else, about the longhaul low-cost airline's future. But even with some summer profits under its belt, he and his team…July 14th, 2023
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Europe
Norwegian Air’s Wise Wideroe Move
After a decade of reckless growth in the aughts, Norwegian Air made a strategically smart decision in its deal to buy regional Wideroe. The combination would, if approved by regulators,…July 7th, 2023
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North America
Diversifying Delta’s Business
Delta Air Lines held an investor day this week where CEO Ed Bastian said business was "gangbusters." That's what Wall Street wanted to hear but it appears also true for…June 30th, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
India’s Airlines Go Shopping in Paris
Indian airlines IndiGo and Air India grabbed headlines with orders at the Paris Airshow this week. Can the country support all of their planned growth? Edward Russell and Jay Shabat…June 23rd, 2023
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North America
The Brains Behind Air Canada’s Network
Air Canada is flying double-daily high-density Boeing 777s — its equivalent of an Airbus A380 as Mark Galardo put it — to Athens this summer to meet some of the…June 16th, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Takeaways From the IATA Annual Meeting
The mood in Istanbul at the IATA Annual General Meeting was definitely jubilant this year. Despite all the challenges airlines face — and, frankly, when do they not face challenges?…June 9th, 2023
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North America
Summer Air Travel Record Forecast
U.S. airports saw roughly 300,000 more travelers than in 2019 over the Memorial Day weekend holiday, a sign of a busy summer to come. Are airlines ready? Edward Russell and…June 2nd, 2023
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Europe
The Return of Icelandair
Icelandair had a rough few years before and during Covid. But the airline believes it has turned the financial corner, and forecasts its best results in seven years. Edward Russell…May 26th, 2023