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
CEO Jude Bricker was cagey on the subject last week, but he had interesting things to say about competitive dynamics and other stuff.| The Airline Observer
Air Canada and WestJet say they're doing just fine.| www.theairlineobserver.com
Yes, it is happening, a source says. And it's a very big deal, because of what it does to American. Also: a dive into JetBlue's earnings call.| The Airline Observer
On a relative basis, Alaska says it's doing fine. And, it still says it can meet its aggressive 2027 financial targets.| www.theairlineobserver.com
Do you believe that? Also: executives say the demand climate is uncertain.| The Airline Observer
Plus: United resurrects an old plan in Hong Kong, and I love it.| www.theairlineobserver.com