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Alaska Airlines
American Airlines Largest U.S. Carrier in Turbulent 2020
American Airlines held on to its title as the largest U.S. carrier by passenger traffic during 2020, despite the ravages of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.January 29th, 2021
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American Airlines
U.S. Green Lights American, JetBlue Pact Despite Competitive Concerns
American Airlines and JetBlue Airways are free to begin setting up their new northeast alliance after U.S. officials approved the pact despite objections from competitors.January 12th, 2021
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American Airlines
Airlines Step up Washington-Area Security Following Capitol Siege
Airlines are not taking any chances after a mob of pro-Trump supporters broke into the U.S. Capitol during unrest in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.January 7th, 2021
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airline weekly lounge
Interview: Southwest’s Chief Revenue Exec Andrew Watterson
Andrew Watterson, Southwest's chief revenue officer, had a few minutes to talk to Skift Airline Weekly Editor Madhu Unnikrishnan and Skift Travel Senior Aviation Business Editor Brian Sumers at the…September 19th, 2019
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Allegiant
Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 102: U.S. Airlines Sing the Blues
So far all U.S. carriers have reported shrinking year-over-year profits in the second quarter. But nobody’s margin decline was worse than that of JetBlue, which posted a 9% operating margin,…July 31st, 2018
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Aeromexico
Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 99: Say it Ain’t so, Mexico!
Things haven’t gotten better in Mexico. Although Aeroméxico is at least coping better than its domestic competitors, all of which posted negative first-quarter margins in the double-digits. To make matters…June 17th, 2018
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Allegiant
Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 96: Profit Preservation for U.S. Carriers
Revenues for U.S. carriers remained terrifically healthy in the first quarter, and everybody made money. But rising labor and fuel costs generally shrunk year-over-year profit margins. United, which continues to…May 1st, 2018
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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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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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American
Solid Start to Earnings Season: Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 83
Despite being dinged by rising costs, Delta opened the third-quarter earnings season with its customary show of strength. Revenues rose 6% on just 2% growth, and it posted a 16%…October 17th, 2017
