What might a combination of these two airlines look like? We assembled data and created these charts to illustrate the potential outcome. This is not a comment on whether the combination will be successful; it is an attempt to represent…
This dataset is very useful for understanding airline operational efficiency. It probably wasn’t meant for that, but here we are. We have two models to share. Take a look at the first model. Notice something amazing? The most on-time aircraft…
Data has shown that GDP is the closest guide to air travel growth. Here is an example of the research. ICAO also offers some valuable charts backing this up. This is all great, but what happens as traffic growth continues? …
Spirit Airlines has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy with a preplanned filing that will enable it to continue normal operations while restructuring its debt. In an arrangement with lenders, Spirit will convert debt into equity in the restructured airline to provide…
The US DoT published the July 2024 data, and we updated our models. We are sharing two of them here. Remember to click the double-headed arrow at the bottom right to optimize for your monitor. In the model above, you…
Beleaguered Spirit Airlines is contemplating a pre-planned Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing to restructure its $3.3 billion in debt. The company faces an October 21st deadline under covenants with its credit card processor, and will need to restructure to maintain credit…