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Allegiant
Success in the U.S.: Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 90
With the bulk of U.S. airlines having now reported fourth quarter earnings, what has unfolded is largely a success story. 2017 wasn’t as good as 2015 or 2016, but it…February 7th, 2018
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Delta
An Easy Bet on Low-Cost Carriers: Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 86
European low-cost carrier easyJet isn’t doing as well as competing LCCs Ryanair and Wizz Air. But make no mistake: easyJet is doing well. The airline’s 20% operating profit margin for…November 29th, 2017
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Allegiant
Sound the Alarm for U.S. Airline Earnings? Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 84
With most of the U.S. airlines having reported third-quarter earnings, it’s now clear that rising revenues aren’t keeping up with rising costs. While every U.S. airline fell victim to this…October 31st, 2017
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Alaska
The United Weigh: Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 78
United is still trailing its peers, but can it catch up? That’s the question we weigh first in this episode. In the second quarter, American Airlines bested United with a…August 1st, 2017
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American
All Smiles at American: Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 63:
While the revenue story has improved for U.S. carriers, the cost story has become a headwind. Still, as American Airlines demonstrated in its fourth quarter results, costs are a headwind…January 31st, 2017
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Europe
Around and Around: Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 60
SAS has tried and tried to turn itself around, but to no avail—at least judging by its recent earnings report. In fact, on profits alone, the airline’s third quarter was…January 10th, 2017
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Air France
Air France Is Missing Out: Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 51
The second quarter year-over-year profit margin improved at Air France/KLM, but only because of a huge windfall from fuel. In fact, the real story is that the airline group is…August 2nd, 2016
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Air France
Eurowing and a Prayer: Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 39
Is growing Eurowings a safe bet? Lufthansa’s low-cost unit had a rough first quarter and that might not be the last. Eurowings is growing like gangbusters, propelling itself into the…May 10th, 2016
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All Nippon
JetBlue Breaks Out: Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 25
JetBlue’s big fourth quarter was kind of a big deal. Low oil prices essentially mean that every airline is making money right now, but JetBlue’s 21% operating margin is about…February 3rd, 2016
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Delta
Delta’s Payday: Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 12
How did Delta achieve its record-breaking quarter? We touch on some of the root causes, including Delta’s push for cheap aircraft and near-perfect operations. Also, we discuss Delta’s plan for…October 20th, 2015