Delta Air Lines is well known for its commitment to older aircraft. Delta has a world-class MRO in Atlanta. Even...
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Cancellation fees
Airlines have embraced ancillary fees as a way to make up for low fares. One of those fees was the "Reservation...
Bombardier CSeries momentum
It has taken a long time to get here, but things may be moving faster than many realize. Bombardier has, for a long...
Alaska & Virgin America – Fleet considerations
There has been some discussion about the combined fleet. We believe that despite the chatter, the newer, bigger,...
Why Alaska had to purchase Virgin America
Virgin America and Alaska Airlines seem strange bedfellows. 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...
Employees and Enplanements – The US Experience
People like to make jokes about air travel in the US. It the staple of every dinner party and also great value for any...
What consolidation has wrought
US airlines have announced record profits - load factors are at all time highs. Fares are higher than you would think...
Premium #184 – Does Delta’s old aircraft strategy make sense?
In the US, Delta is famous for its decision to keep old aircraft flying, and has purchased second hand aircraft into...
No Harm No Foul?
[Guest Editorial by Timothy J. O'Neil-Dunne - The views expressed herein are those of the author and do not...
US airline snapshot – testing the oligopoly
With the US airline industry consolidated, we would expect at least a short term discipline as the oligopoly finds its...
Premium #158 – Competition, Trust Busters and Barriers to Entry
The recent drop in oil prices has not resulted in an equivalent drop in air fares, as airlines are attempting to keep...