February 2025 US On-Time numbers
With the February data now published , we are pleased to share an updated data model. The model offers a lot of insight and has two pages. Page 1: This is a detailed summary of performance, featuring an airline menu…
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Tracking US airline expense growth trends
The US DOT updated its T6 dataset, part of Form 41 financials. You will recall that the US airline industry significantly increased pilot salaries last year. This story should be read in conjunction with an earlier post on the industry’s…
US Airline Industry Snapshot through Feb 2025
Using the recently updated T1 dataset , we can share our revised data model below. The data is updated through February 2025. Several interesting data points show the state of the airline industry. These data points are important metrics, as…
US Airline fuel burn improvement continues
With the DOT’s year-end 2024 T2 update published, we have updated our models using this source. Airlines are on a continual hunt for better fuel burn. Fuel represents about 45% of operational costs. Below is one of these models that…
Friday Data Fun – January 2025 On-Time Performance
The DoT published January data , allowing our model to be updated. Notes: Looking at the top 25 flight delays, SkyWest features prominently. Operating as a regional airline is tough and involves doing “last leg” or “first leg” segments into…
Delta signals uncertain times. Here we go again.
Delta announced its 1Q25 results, and the numbers reflect the current uncertainty. This NYSE ARCA Airline Index chart outlines the market’s expectations for the airline industry. That is a lot of red. Markets hate uncertainty, and the new US-driven tariff…