The regional airline sector has changed markedly over the last 37 years, but has stabilized in recent years. If we examine data in 5-year increments from 1980 to 2015, a number of trends are quite clear. Let’s look at how…
Less discussed, so far, in terms of follow on impact of Delta’s decision to select the CS100 is its impact on the US regional airline market. Any discussion on the US regional airline market brings up the scope clause issue. …
“Scope Clauses” are collectively bargained contractual terms in pilot union agreements with US major carriers that place restrictions on how many and what size of aircraft regional airlines may operate. Typically, these restrict regionals to aircraft under 86,000 pounds and…
People like to make jokes about air travel in the US. It the staple of every dinner party and also great value for any stand-up comic. Is service really that bad? After all, Americans are paying relatively low fares and…
The US airline industry has rebounded solidly, showing its best profit margins since 1999. With fuel prices dropping, the potential for even better airline financial performance appears on the horizon, positively impacting airline equities. Historically, there has always been either…
Regional airlines are finding it difficult to fill their pilot hiring requirements, as a shortage of qualified applications because of a change in a federal rule that raised the minimum number of flight hours for an entry-level first officer from…