The US/AA merger has been inevitable, just as selecting US Air CEO Doug Parker to lead it. A bit surprising to me, there is some uproar on the internet boards about this. I understand some of the negative feelings about Parker but when looking for the best person to consolidate two major airlines, who would…
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Big Three and FF Programs – Who Wins/Loses?
Yesterday I posted a blog about the merger between US Air (US) and American Airlines (AA) and who wins and loses. Today’s focus is on the future of legacy frequent flier programs overall. Only a few years ago, we had
US/AA Merger – Who Wins/Loses?
Hard to believe that only a few years ago, we had six legacy airlines. With the Boards of both US Air (US) and American Airlines (AA) approving their merger, it just needs an expected
Big Airline Stories this Week, with Predictions!
This has certainly been a busy week for airlines in the news. First we had Spirit Airline saying they would charge up to $45 for carry-on bags. By most accounts, this was a new low for an airline. Perhaps upset at losing the limelight as the airline everyone loves to hate, one day later Ryanair…
Will the New American/JetBlue Partnership Fly?
Yesterday, American Airlines announced a new “partnership” with JetBlue. Set in New York and featuring Mayor Bloomberg, each CEO offered some details about how this arrangement will work. I watched the press conference via internet and came away with some thoughts … The focus, of course, was on New York but there were other matters…
