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Asia-Pacific
A Surprise Thai Turnaround
In this week’s episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss how Thai Airways has shaken off its pandemic problems and emerged as one of the world's most profitable carriers. We…February 16th, 2024
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North America
Plotting A New Frontier
Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss Frontier Airlines' bold new strategy which will see it cut capacity in Las Vegas and Florida. We also review the latest developments from Japan…February 9th, 2024
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Europe
The Rising Fortunes of Ryanair
Ryanair has its problems, but it is doing much better than most. As the Irish low-cost giant posts its latest earnings, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat pick through the numbers…February 2nd, 2024
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Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast
What do United Airlines and easyJet Have in Common?
As airline earnings season continues to gather momentum, this week we examine the fortunes of United and easyJet. In this specially extended episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the…January 26th, 2024
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North America
Judge to JetBlue: No Merger for You
There's been major courtroom drama as the proposed JetBlue-Spirit merger was blocked by a U.S. judge. In this special episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the implications of the…January 19th, 2024
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North America
What’s the Latest with Boeing’s 737 Max?
Boeing’s 737 Max is back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons, and JetBlue has a new CEO.
January 15th, 2024
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Europe
Air France-KLM’s Outlook
What does Air France-KLM think of the future? It’s bullish. Jay Shabat and Edward Russell discuss the group’s recent investor day.
January 6th, 2024
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North America
U.S. Airlines See Strong December Quarter Demand
U.S. travel demand is good, fuel is down, and airline operations are largely better than expected in the December quarter.
December 15th, 2023
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North America
The Alaska-Hawaiian Merger: Pros and Cons
There are three big reasons for Alaska Airlines proposed $1.9 billion merger with Hawaiian Airlines: scale, loyalty, and premium traffic. And there are lots of questions too. Edward Russell and…December 8th, 2023
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Europe
An All British Affair
Virgin Atlantic in a good year turns a modest profit. In bad years, it loses money. So why is Shai Weiss so confident the airline will turn a profit next…December 1st, 2023