Issues

Mixed Messages

As September approaches, the world’s airlines can’t help but wonder what lies ahead. More of the same demand strength that propelled the industry to strong springtime profit margins — margins…

The Fantastic Transatlantic

The second-quarter earnings parade keeps marching on. We saw a big winner in India’s IndiGo, an airline with a voracious growth appetite. But we also had some disappointments in Wizz…

Brazil's Injured Star

It’s the heart of earnings season now. Major airlines from across the world reported their second-quarter results last week. In Asia, Singapore Airlines enjoyed another fantastic quarter. All Nippon's performance…

Europe's Florida

It was United and American’s turn to flaunt dazzling second quarter profit margins, lifted by, one, raging demand; two, much lower fuel costs; and three, frustrating but ultimately yield-enhancing supply-side…

Delta's Blue Skies

Delta raised the curtain on second quarter earnings season, pleasing investors with a muscular 17 percent operating margin, excluding special items. Just as importantly, the airline sees clear skies ahead,…

Qatar Quandary

This is not the news KLM wanted to hear. A Dutch court ruling means flight activity at Amsterdam’s airport will likely be capped at a level well below what it…