Madhu Unnikrishnan

The Second-Quarter Review

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The Importance of the U.S.-Japan Market

So which is it? Two weeks ago, Delta cited “softer than expected demand in Japan.” But last week, United said routes to Japan were just fine.

Norwegian's New Way

For a while, it looked like Norwegian wouldn’t make it. Now, following release of its second-quarter financial results, those fears are easing if not extinguished.

The Mid-Year Review!

The first half of 2019 featured quieter forms of aircraft-related disruptions, some engine-related and others tied to delivery delays. Just as frustrating were inordinate operational disruptions from increasingly volatile weather…

Lufthansa's Eurowings Problem

In an all-day event with investment analysts last week, Lufthansa trumpeted the overall success of its 2014 business plan—with justification: The company doubled its operating margin from 4% in 2014…

A New Star in Paris

Notre Dame cathedral, Paris promises, will be rebuilt. And so will, Boeing promised in Paris, the reputation and reliability of the B737 MAX. Airbus meanwhile, had something new to offer…

JetBlue Holds the Line on Open Skies

In an interview, JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes remains a staunch supporter of the open-skies regulatory regime as it stands and says the U.S. Big Three are "pulling the drawbridge of…

American Airlines' Turbulence

Here’s a bit of trivia: When was the last time a U.S. airline lost money for a full year? The answer: All the way back in 2011, when American lost…

Northern Shakeup

Air Canada, in its boldest strategic move yet, strikes a deal to buy Air Transat