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Airline BusinessQ2 2024 global performance report for benchmark airlines
The global airline industry saw its profitability weaken year on year during the second quarter of 2024, as carriers grappled with moderating yields and rising capacity.
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Airline BusinessLoyalty programmes of major US carriers under DOT microscope
The credit card rewards programmes of major US airlines are under investigation by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for potentially misleading practices and policies.
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Airline BusinessWeek 37 2024: European airlines position for next round of consolidation moves
Attention in Europe is again turning towards consolidation, with the mergers and acquisition merry-go-round likely to crank up a gear in the coming weeks.
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Airline BusinessAirline news digest: 31 August to 6 September
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days
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Airline BusinessQ2 2024 performance report for benchmark Asia-Pacific airlines
Full second-quarter 2024 earnings from Airline Business’s benchmark carriers in the Asia-Pacific region show profitability dropping year on year, in contrast to the region’s first-quarter performance
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Airline BusinessAirline Strategy Awards winning stories: Air Astana chief executive Peter Foster
In the ninth and last of our winning stories from 2024’s Airline Strategy Awards, Air Astana chief executive Peter Foster received the Airline Business Award
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Airline BusinessQ2 2024 performance report for benchmark European airlines
Full second-quarter 2024 data from Airline Business’s benchmark airlines in Europe shows the region’s carriers comfortably in profit at an aggregate level, albeit operating and net profits both fell by more than $1.3 billion year on year
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Airline BusinessAirline Strategy Awards winning stories: VivaAerobus chief executive Juan Carlos Zuazua
In the eighth of our winning stories from 2024’s Airline Strategy Awards, VivaAerobus chief executive Juan Carlos Zuazua was recognised in the Executive Leadership: Latin America & Caribbean category
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Airline BusinessChina’s top carriers again flag international uncertainty and competitive pressures
Some of China’s biggest carriers have again warned of uncertainty surrounding the international travel recovery to and from their home country, alongside potential overcapacity in domestic markets, as they outlined their performances over the first six months of 2024.
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Airline BusinessWeek 36 2024: Chinese losses and better news on European fares
Last week saw the earnings season largely draw to a close, as the “big three” Chinese carriers rounded off the week with an inauspicious set of results.
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Airline BusinessFares enough? Ryanair rows back on European yield concern
When Ryanair outlined a 15% drop in fares during the April-June quarter and said it would likely need further price stimulation during the peak summer season, the industry took notice
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Airline BusinessAirline news digest: 24-30 August 2024
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days
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Airline BusinessAirline Strategy Awards winning stories: Delta Air Lines chief executive Ed Bastian
In the seventh of our winning stories from 2024’s Airline Strategy Awards, Delta Air Lines chief executive Ed Bastian was recognised in the Executive Leadership: North America category
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Airline Business‘Getting the balance right’: Qantas walks the fine line of profitability and prestige
Never mind that Qantas’ full-year profit were nowhere near the record levels seen a year ago – the airline appears to be more focused on repairing and restoring its reputation.
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Airline BusinessULCC Flair’s financial health uncertain as Canadian winter travel season approaches
Canadian carrier Flair Airlines’ promotion offering C$1 “base fares” on northbound trips to Canada could be a warning sign of tough times ahead for the discounter.
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Airline BusinessQ2 2024 performance report for benchmark Latin American airlines
Full second-quarter results from Airline Business’s benchmark airlines in the Latin America region show them plunging into a deep net loss at an aggregate level
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Airline BusinessAirline Strategy Awards winning stories: Finnair senior leadership team
In the sixth of our winning stories from 2024’s Airline Strategy Awards, Finnair’s senior leadership team was recognised in the Executive Leadership: Europe category
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Airline BusinessAirline Strategy Awards winning stories: IndiGo chief executive Pieter Elbers
In the fifth of our winning stories from 2024’s Airline Strategy Awards, IndiGo chief executive Pieter Elbers was recognised in the Executive Leadership: Asia-Pacific category
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Airline BusinessThe ‘Big Two’: Delta and United pull away from US airline pack
Both airlines have finely tuned their revenue-management systems and claim to hold lasting structural advantages over their competitors.
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Airline BusinessWeek 35 2024: Earnings latest from China’s ‘big three’
Last week saw a lull following frantic earnings season activity in the first half of August, but this week will see a return of financial reporting from a number of carriers.