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Heathrow Airport
Let’s Do This: The U.K. says yes to a third runway for Heathrow. What does it mean for the world’s airlines?
For a lengthy period of history, sea power made the U.K. richer and more powerful than any other country in the world. Today, it’s air power— commercial air power—that’s central…October 31st, 2016
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Copa
Making Copa Great Again: A one-time global profit champ starts an LCC to assist in its comeback
Late last month, in a presentation to investors, Copa Airlines hinted at changes to come in Colombia, one of its most important markets. Now, these changes—big changes—are plain to see.October 24th, 2016
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Emirates
Lauderdale’s Lure: In Miami’s shadows, Fort Lauderdale has become an American airport growth story
Winter is approaching. The cold is setting in. So for many North Americans, thoughts are turning—as they always do this time of year—to Florida’s sunshine. For a city like Fort…October 18th, 2016
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China Southern
Pearl River Quiver: China Southern becomes a loser among winners as challenges mount
With fuel cheap, demand still strong and seat supply constrained by airport infrastructure, government policies and consolidation, Chinese airlines—at least for the time being—are winners. But China Southern seems a…October 11th, 2016
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Air Berlin
Deutschland Disruption: In just one week, the busy German airline market changed forever
Here’s the understatement of the year: Last week was an eventful one for Germany’s airline industry. Is “revolutionary” too strong a word?October 3rd, 2016
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LCC
Double Whammy: Overcapacity? Check. Weak Demand? Check. Both, alas, are bedeviling the transatlantic
With four transatlantic joint ventures between them, it looked like a sure victory for the goliaths. American joined forces with IAG. United locked hands with Lufthansa. And Delta built ventures…September 26th, 2016
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LCC
A Spirited Defense: The ultra-high margins haven’t disappeared. But America’s largest ultra-LCC isn’t worry free
Is it silly to worry about an airline that earned a 22% operating margin last quarter? Maybe “worry” is too strong a word. But concerns about Spirit Airlines are serious,…September 19th, 2016
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Air France
Dr. le Jekyll and Mr. van Hyde: As Air France navigates a maze of labor tensions, KLM is quietly improving
Poor financial results. Heavy indebtedness. And of course, labor unrest. All three come quickly to mind when thinking about Air France/KLM in its current troubled state. But it’s the French…September 12th, 2016
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United
Roller Kirby: American’s esteemed president joins United, amid other big happenings at U.S. carriers
Napoléon Bonaparte resigns as French emperor to command the English army. Steve Jobs leaves Apple to run Microsoft. American Airlines President Scott Kirby steps aside and quickly becomes president of…September 6th, 2016
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Singapore Airlines
Hope and Change: The world has changed for Singapore Airlines. Can Singapore Airlines change too?
Nothing has changed. Yet everything has changed.August 15th, 2016