It is the time of year for prognostication. In that tradition, AirInsight will boldly go where all pundits have gone before – but with better accuracy. With our psychic powers in full swing, here are our fearless predictions for 2012:…
AirInsight looks back on the highs and lows in commercial aviation in 2011, all in no particular order. HIGHS 1. Airbus has runaway success with the A320neo, exceeding its own expectations. 2. After a late start, Boeing clearly shifts into…
As we approach the US winter, it is a good time to check delays. Especially since we have a law that supposedly protects passengers from being “stuck” on airplanes. The table below lists the top 20 most delayed flights for…
Southwest has been the darling of airline analysts for a long time. Perennially profitable and seen as hyper-efficient, the airline has somehow managed to maintain its “small” feel. Its people are marvelous – from in-flight crews to staffers. The charm…
American Airlines files its anticipated filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this morning, ending its attempt to be the only legacy carrier to avoid a filing in the wake of 9 While the carrier made a valiant effort to compete without…
We have been developing our On-Time database and wanted to share an insight with our readers. Our source data is the US DoT On-Time data. The charts below are for the three big airlines at JFK in New York. We…