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Asia-Pacific
A Surprise Thai Turnaround
In this week’s episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss how Thai Airways has shaken off its pandemic problems and emerged as one of the world's most profitable carriers. We…February 16th, 2024
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Asia-Pacific
Boeing’s Big Week in Dubai
It was a busy week for Airbus and particularly Boeing in Dubai. The airframers racked up more than 350 orders for new aircraft from Emirates, Ethiopian, FlyDubai, and others at…November 17th, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Ryanair and Singapore Airlines Watch the Competition
Ryanair and Singapore Airlines had good summers, and the former will be among the most profitable globally. Both, however, are watching industry schedules closely as they look forward through the…November 11th, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Singapore Airlines Doubles Down on Strategic Initiatives as Competitors Recover
Singapore Airlines benefitted from strong travel demand and its rapid recovery from the pandemic this summer. But it is watching industry dynamics closely this winter and doubling down on efforts…November 8th, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
The U.S. Air Travel Recovery Flatlines
If one thing's clear from the airlines that have reported third-quarter results it's that the U.S. domestic travel recovery has plateaued. That's not necessarily bad, passenger numbers are above 2019…October 20th, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Thai Airways to Complete Thai Smile Merger, Exit Bankruptcy in 2024
There is light at the end of the Thai Airways pandemic bankruptcy restructuring. The airline is on track to complete the integration of its Thai Smile subsidiary by the beginning…October 17th, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
AirAsia, Chastened from Pandemic Losses, Takes Disciplined Approach to Growth
Gone are the days of growth for growth's sake at AirAsia. The Southeast Asian discounter is taking a much more disciplined approach to expansion after pandemic losses topped $2.7 billion.October 16th, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Delta’s Profit Machine
The reaction to Delta Air Lines' controversial loyalty program changes have so far have more bluster than anything else. Its profit, and outlook, remain sound even as U.S. domestic demand…October 13th, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Virgin Australia Back to Profitability but Still Faces Uphill Battle Versus Qantas
Virgin Australia, which restructured in bankruptcy during the Covid crisis, announced an annual profit for its fiscal year that ended in June. It was the airline’s first profit in 11…October 10th, 2023
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Africa
China Air Travel Recovery Drives Global Demand to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels
The return of China's domestic travelers helped drive the global air travel recovery a tick closer to pre-pandemic levels, new data from trade group IATA shows.October 4th, 2023