Lufthansa Group’s Central Planning Strategy
The company is moving more power to Frankfurt and taking it away from the local airlines. I don't think that's such a bad idea.| The Airline Observer
The company is moving more power to Frankfurt and taking it away from the local airlines. I don't think that's such a bad idea.| The Airline Observer
The airline once took forever to make decisions. CFO Tom Doxey told me he wants to shed that reputation and move fast. He asks: "Can we get to 80 percent there on this?" If it's yes, they do it.| The Airline Observer
The airline is saying the right things about how it wants to follow consumer preferences. But can management see the plan through? Because it won't be cheap.| www.theairlineobserver.com
Before the pandemic, Canada's top LCC had lost focus. But private equity appears to be having some success with a turnaround.| www.theairlineobserver.com
I spoke to him this week, and I think United might *finally* take the airplane. Also, Kirby had very harsh words about American's losses in Chicago, and Spirit's future.| The Airline Observer
Along with 787s, the airline is adding seven more Dreamliners so it can grow its long-haul hub in Calgary. CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech told me WestJet had to act quickly to protect its future.| www.theairlineobserver.com
There aren't many places where JetBlue has a clear leadership position, but the airline is betting it can find enough opportunities to propel it to profitability.| The Airline Observer
I spoke with Brett Catlin, Alaska Air Group's vice president for loyalty, about the decisions behind the decisions for the new Atmos program.| www.theairlineobserver.com
Barry Biffle sees good days ahead for Frontier. Does anyone else?| The Airline Observer
I can't blame them if they are. Of all the LCCs, Breeze probably has the most potential.| www.theairlineobserver.com
With its load factor sagging, Southwest seeks to carry more one-stop traffic through its focus cities.| The Airline Observer
Executives came up with *new* excuses about why they underperform Delta and United. I didn't think much of them.| The Airline Observer
The airline reported a material improvement in demand in the past three weeks but Scott Kirby said not all airlines will benefit equally.| www.theairlineobserver.com
America's most consistently profitable airline had a surprisingly strong second quarter. But I'm not sure that means much for the rest of the industry.| The Airline Observer
The group’s CEO shares how each airline’s brand is developing a distinctive style, and tells us why customers never again will see the Air France-KLM brand.| www.theairlineobserver.com
A senior executive said he hopes the airline's six economy class bunk beds (soon to come on two airplanes) can break even. But he has a broader definition of success than revenue.| The Airline Observer
JetBlue would not accept a partner that wouldn't boost its vacation package business, a senior executive told me.| www.theairlineobserver.com
At this point in his career, Emirates' president will give an honest answer about nearly every topic, including political ones.| The Airline Observer
United and JetBlue announced their new partnership on Thursday. I spoke to JetBlue's president about why his airline chose United.| The Airline Observer
Many airlines salivate over the packaged holiday business for the big margins, but Michael O'Leary says he's not interested. I think there's a lesson in this approach for other airlines.| www.theairlineobserver.com
The Los Angeles-based public charter carrier is more premium than JSX. Is there a market for it?| The Airline Observer
Plus: United resurrects an old plan in Hong Kong, and I love it.| www.theairlineobserver.com
