There has been some discussion about the combined fleet. We believe that despite the chatter, the newer, bigger,...
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Why Alaska had to purchase Virgin America
Virgin America and Alaska Airlines seem strange bedfellows. Â Why Alaska had to purchase Virgin America is a question...
US airline profitability and fuel hedges
As fuel costs have come down we have seen the US airline industry report record profits. But how is the impact...
Premium #145 – Will Capacity Discipline Hold in the US Airline Market?
The US airline industry has rebounded solidly, showing its best profit margins since 1999. Â With fuel prices dropping,...
Delta and Virgin
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic reached an agreement for a new joint venture that will create an expanded...
The disruptive impact of an American and US Airways merger
There are many ways to look at the potential (and quite likely) merger of American Airlines and US Airways. There are...
Ancillary Revenue – the airline revenue drug
Travelers hate them - fees for everything. Change your mind? That will be $50 please. Got bags? A fee. Spirit even...
October delays
As we approach the US winter, it is a good time to check delays. Especially since we have a law that supposedly...
GoGo’s Growth Continues
On Friday we had a chance to speak with AirCell's, Norman Smagley, Executive Vice President and CFO. The firm has...
Virgin America and the Airbus NEO – Straight from the CEO
Virgin America made big news this week becoming the launch customer of Airbus' new NEO. Airbus was thrilled and a few...