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North America
United’s Fascinating First Quarter
Fresh out of United's Q1 earnings call, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the headline numbers and critical trends facing the U.S. carrier. Don't forget, you can find a full…April 19th, 2024
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North America
American Airlines Fights Back
In this week's Airline Weekly Lounge podcast, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss a new strategy from American Airlines to win back domestic market share and boost loyalty. We also…March 8th, 2024
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North America
Plotting A New Frontier
Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss Frontier Airlines' bold new strategy which will see it cut capacity in Las Vegas and Florida. We also review the latest developments from Japan…February 9th, 2024
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North America
Judge to JetBlue: No Merger for You
There's been major courtroom drama as the proposed JetBlue-Spirit merger was blocked by a U.S. judge. In this special episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the implications of the…January 19th, 2024
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North America
What’s the Latest with Boeing’s 737 Max?
Boeing’s 737 Max is back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons, and JetBlue has a new CEO.
January 15th, 2024
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North America
U.S. Airlines See Strong December Quarter Demand
U.S. travel demand is good, fuel is down, and airline operations are largely better than expected in the December quarter.
December 15th, 2023
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North America
The Alaska-Hawaiian Merger: Pros and Cons
There are three big reasons for Alaska Airlines proposed $1.9 billion merger with Hawaiian Airlines: scale, loyalty, and premium traffic. And there are lots of questions too. Edward Russell and…December 8th, 2023
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North America
American Airlines, JetBlue Call for More Sustainable Aviation Fuel Support
American Airlines and JetBlue Airways are calling for more support from government and the energy industry to develop and produce sustainable aviation fuels at scale to meet carbon emission reduction…November 15th, 2023
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North America
American Cuts 21 Austin Routes as U.S. Airlines Manage Over Supply
American Airlines will pull 21 routes from Austin early next year. The cuts follow the exit of Virgin Atlantic Airways from the airport, which saw dramatic growth in air service…November 7th, 2023
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North America
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom joined Edward Russell on stage at the Skift Aviation Forum on November 1. Enjoy their wide-ranging discussion from the year-end holiday outlook to international growth…November 3rd, 2023
