Analysis – Page 12
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Airline BusinessWhat does an unpredictable US administration mean for the global airline sector?
After its initial optimism over expectations of business-friendly policies from the new administration, the airline industry is discovering it might have to take some rough with the smooth while Donald Trump is in the White House
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Airline BusinessAirline caution grows after strong end to 2024
Airlines ended 2024 on a positive note, but the outlook is now clouded by concerns over the US economy
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Airline BusinessAirline news digest: 8-14 March 2025
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days
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Airline BusinessAir Transat renegotiating debt with Canadian government amid revival plan
Canadian leisure carrier Air Transat continues its search for sustained profitability after being thwarted during its fiscal first quarter by depreciation of Canadian currency.
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Airline BusinessKorean Air shows new corporate identity is not just skin deep
Korean Air’s new logo and corporate identity are not just visual changes, but a reflection of the airline’s new global goals.
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Airline BusinessAir cargo demand growth slows again in early 2025
January marked the 18th consecutive month of growth for the air cargo industry, but the rate of improvement continues to decelerate and yields and cargo load factors are down
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Airline BusinessSouthwest says goodbye to ‘significant driver’ of old business model
Southwest Airlines customers were recently informed that, after long resisting such a change, the airline will start charging baggage fees for flights booked after 28 May.
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Airline BusinessFirst quarter airline outlook souring as US economy teeters
US carriers are bracing for an economic slowdown and lowering first-quarter financial expectations amid broad consumer uncertainty and stock market volatility.
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Airline BusinessAirline news digest: 1-7 March 2025
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.
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Airline BusinessPotential revival of American and JetBlue’s Northeast Alliance on horizon
With JetBlue Airways actively seeking airline partners, it could potentially revisist the now-defunct Northeast Alliance that saw it collaborate on scheduling, pricing and network management with major US carrier American Airlines.
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Airline BusinessSmith reiterates TAP Air Portugal interest if conditions right
Air France-KLM chief executive Ben Smith has reiterated the group’s potential interest in the privatisation of TAP Air Portugal but once again stressed only if the conditions are right.
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Airline BusinessStrong fourth quarters give Air France-KLM and Lufthansa reason for optimism
European airline groups Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group were both keen to highlight strong ends to tricky financial years in results for 2024 published on 6 March.
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Airline BusinessSchiphol movements cuts ‘manageable’ as Smith welcomes visibility
Air France-KLM is hoping the European Commission’s recommendations on the Dutch government’s move to cut capacity at Amsterdam Schiphol airport will finally give the operator visibility on slots at the Dutch hub
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Airline BusinessSpirit Airlines posts full-year loss exceeding $1.2 billion
Another year of poor financial performance comes on the heels of the Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier’s (ULCC’s) $448 million loss in 2023, and a $554 million loss the year before.
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Airline BusinessFAA’s future unclear as airline accidents could prompt major ATC changes
A series of high-profile aviation accidents and near-misses have shaken the North American public’s perception of aviation safety, with the Federal Aviation Administration’s air traffic controller (ATC) technologies and staffing levels coming under intense scrutiny.
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Airline BusinessFleet, cost management key focus as AirAsia-AirAsia X consolidation draws nearer
As it awaits final approvals for consolidation, AirAsia and AirAsia X have outlined plans to shore up its operating capabilities, tighten cost management and improve accountability in the new year.
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Airline BusinessAirline news digest: 22-28 February 2025
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.
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Airline BusinessBuoyant IAG insists more to come after high-margin 2024
While its European peers grapple with challenges at some of their key airline units, IAG continues to enjoy strong performances all round.
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Airline BusinessQantas touts benefits of fleet, product investments
Australia’s Qantas Group continued its post-pandemic profitability streak, which it has attributed to its dual-brand strategy and has allowed it to double down on fleet and product investments.
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Airline BusinessAzul doubles down on flying ‘where we are strong’ following restructuring: Neeleman
Industry wisdom suggests that a winning strategy for airlines is focusing on markets where they can reign supreme, rather than having a presence everywhere and dominance nowhere.