What do United Airlines and easyJet Have in Common?
As airline earnings season continues to gather momentum, this week we examine the fortunes of United and easyJet. In this specially extended episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the major developments and identify the key trends at these two very different carriers.
Reading list:
- United Expects Bigger First-Quarter Loss Due to Boeing 737 Max 9 Groundings
- United ‘Working on Alternative Plans’ Without Boeing Max 10, CEO Says
- EasyJet Goes Shopping For Over 230 Aircraft
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