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Problems, Problems Everywhere: Airlines just won the fuel lottery. But hold the celebrations.
Winning the lottery can change a life forever. But as the winners of last week’s record Powerball jackpot in the U.S. should be warned: not always for the better.January 18th, 2016
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Korean Air
A Gathering Storm: Korean Air is posting decent profits right now. But market conditions are worsening
At first glance, things seem to be going rather well. In the peak third quarter, Korean Air’s operating margin reached nearly 10%, its best showing since 2010. The country’s air…January 11th, 2016
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Delta
Passport to the Future: Delta, still trying to solve its Asia dilemma, lays out its vision for long-term growth abroad
It’s as fickle as fashion: One moment they’re hot. One moment they’re not. And right now, international markets from the U.S. are decidedly cold, at least relative to booming U.S.…January 4th, 2016
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Looking Back, Looking Ahead: The top 10 developments in 2015—and what to watch in 2016
For the industry at large, 2015 was a year to celebrate, one likely to be its best financially, in fact, since 2010. The overwhelming force behind the good results, of…December 14th, 2015
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Cope and Change: Copenhagen’s shortcomings run deep, but its airport is buzzing as the new year approaches
It’s a hallmark for Denmark.December 7th, 2015
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Aerolineas Argentina
Improbable Land of Opportunity? Argentina might not top most lists of promising airline markets. But that could be changing.
On Nov. 16, Tony Tyler named names. Speaking in San Juan, Puerto Rico, at an event hosted by the Latin American & Caribbean Air Transport Association, the IATA chief fingered…November 30th, 2015
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American
A Kinder, Gentler Downturn: America’s Big Three appear headed for tougher times. But not that much tougher.
The worst part about winning streaks? They never last forever.November 23rd, 2015
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LCC
Good Horse, Bad Horse: Turkey’s fast-growing LCC Pegasus Airlines had a bad Q2 but a great Q3. What’s next?
Europe’s delightful summer didn’t do much for Air Berlin. But it sure paid dividends for ESAS Holdings, never mind that the Turkish investment company owns 12% of the struggling German…November 16th, 2015
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Aer Lingus
Europe’s Four-Headed Monster: It’s oddly paying more for fuel this year than last, but IAG is A-OK
Something’s not right here. International Airlines Group, or IAG—the parent company of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling—is spending more money on fuel this year than last year. And…November 9th, 2015
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U.S. airlines
Back to the Future: If this were 2005, fuel would look expensive. But in 2015, $50 oil is a party at the pump
Cheap or expensive? In 2005, as American’s CEO Doug Parker reminded investors during the carrier’s recent Q3 earnings presentation, the WTI price of oil was about $56 per barrel. Lord…November 2nd, 2015