The Biggest Airline Trends of 2024 (Part One)

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In this week’s episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the biggest trends to have shaped the airline sector in 2024. From continued consolidation to a horror show for U.S. LCCs, we reflect on a fascinating year for the industry.

In this week’s episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the biggest trends to have shaped the airline sector in 2024. From continued consolidation to a horror show for U.S. LCCs, we reflect on a fascinating year for the industry.

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Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat

December 20th, 2024 at 7:34 AM EST

Tags: Global Analysis

Photo Credit: The Airbus A321XLR at Farnborough Airshow 2024 Farnborough International Airshow / Farnborough International Airshow

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