Why United Won't Fly as Much Next Summer
The third quarter isn’t as strong as it once was, as demand moves to other periods. Also, United has big plans for loyalty, fewer plans for Latin America, and no plans for focus cities.| The Airline Observer
The third quarter isn’t as strong as it once was, as demand moves to other periods. Also, United has big plans for loyalty, fewer plans for Latin America, and no plans for focus cities.| The Airline Observer
It's only partially related to flying airplanes. Also in today's edition: Delta executives shared veiled criticism of United and American.| www.theairlineobserver.com
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
Plus: United resurrects an old plan in Hong Kong, and I love it.| www.theairlineobserver.com
