As we head into airline earnings season, some fascinating fare data from Cirium--tickets are cheaper than you think. Also interesting compensation numbers on airline CEOs. Hey Scott Kirby, you're no Elon Musk! #airlines #airfare #ceopay #travel #podcasts
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This week we unpack increasing baggage fees and the impossible-to-answer question, How much bag fees are at Spirit and Frontier? We have answers on technology's impact on travel, American's war with travel advisors, and Delta's giant Amex card. airlinesconfidential.com/2-28-24/

Want to understand airline ticket pricing? Look at roses on Valentine’s Day! Want to understand frequent flier programs and airline fees? Listen to Jay Sorensen. Happy “Airlines Confidential” Valentine’s Day!
airlinesconfidential.com/2-14-24/

United’s confidence in Boeing, travel growth and future earnings; Frontier’s confidence in business travel, and my confidence Taylor Swift will get a Las Vegas Super Bowl landing reservation! airlinesconfidential.com/2-7-24/

Jay Bilas supports The Chronicle at Duke. You should too! Please support student journalism— and beat Carolina!! youtu.be/pcM-SanuBMU?si…

Has Amelia Earhart been found? Has Frontier started a new fare war with full-service airlines at their most profitable hubs? Have the Wall Street Journal airline rankings uncovered a big surprise? Answers and more...airlinesconfidential.com/1-31-24/

Our analysis of what’s wrong with the JetBlue-Spirit federal court decision, and what’s likely next. It’s an historic time for the airline industry, with a lot of change likely among beleaguered small carriers. airlinesconfidential.com/1-24-24/

A lot to talk about… aviation safety can always improve - it must always improve. We discuss what will be learned from both the Tokyo collision and evacuation and the latest Boeing crisis.
airlinesconfidential.com/1-10-24/

More mergers coming? What's the resolution for JetBlue-Spirit? The end of the pilot shortage? The end of American's reign as world's largest airline? Ben & Scott forecast 2024. airlinesconfidential.com/1-3-24/

Final episode of 2023: timely, insightful interview with #Southwest 's Andrew Watterson re holiday travel, consolidation and 2024 plans. We also discuss the woman in line to run #Boeing and the airline possibly lining up for Austin. #airlines #travel
airlinesconfidential.com/12-20-23/

Aviation merger news: Santa is getting acquired! The once-a-year freight model isn't working -- small air services need to get bigger to compete against Big 3! That, plus numbers on Alaska-Hawaiian merger, & would you start an airline today? airlinesconfidential.com/12-13-23/

Very proud of this episode. Important interview w/ Rick Cotton with the latest on JFK and EWR and insightful details of LGA rebuilding success. Also, how FAA shortcomings are impacting safety. Vital issues for travelers and the airlines.
airlinesconfidential.com/11-22-23/

Why #Boeing needs to get going on a new narrow-body airplane now, how airlines price premium seats, and more. airlinesconfidential.com/11-15-23/

Southwest Air culture secrets for any company; JetBlue seeing red and debate over whether big airlines are crushing competitors or small airlines are hurting from lack of long international routes and loyalty program profits. airlinesconfidential.com/11-8-23/

Chief is out, Whitaker is in and Spirit blames low fares for losses. (That's what you do!) Ben and I try to figure it all out, including pilot mental health care. We also talk to Jeff Tolkin who built a $2 billion travel company with his brother. airlinesconfidential.com/11-1-23/

Price gouging, Aviation Manhattan Project, loyalty programs, Delta earnings and much more! airlinesconfidential.com/10-18-23/

Great insight on the state of the airline economy going into earnings season from John Heimlich, plus interesting developments on important projects for the future of travel. airlinesconfidential.com/10-11-23/

Important interview with former FAA Administrator Steve Dickson with straight talk on big travel issues. Also Delta’s SkyMiles change of heart, and Taylor and Travis, of course!
airlinesconfidential.com/10-4-23/

Hey aviation pros, geeks and travelers! Chris Sloan, contributor to our Airlines Confidential podcast, has a giant, fun rabbit hole for you. He’s built TheAirchive.net, a vast, free library of everything related to wings (mechanical, not avian). Check it out.

Whiskey shots and landing slots at Newark Liberty International Airport--lots to talk about this week! From David Brooks to Bob Jordan to Pete Buttigieg, and remembering the rise and fall of Braniff. airlinesconfidential.com/9-27-23/