American Airlines’ and Jet Blue’s Northeast Alliance gets shot down in flames
The Department of Justice landed a resounding victory in Court in its challenge of the 2020 alliance deal between American Airlines and Jet Blue. For those who don't have time to read the 94 page verdict, I've attempted to pick out the highlights.
A not quite end of year review
As we approach the end of what has been another eventful year for the aviation industry, I reflect on how things have turned out compared to my expectations at the end of 2020.
The end of the beginning?
More than six months into the crisis, the Q3 results for the big US airlines provide some perspective on how the industry is coping with the pandemic and the scale of the value destruction that has already taken place.
Bleeding out
There was much red ink on display in the big three US network carriers Q2 results. Who did the best job maximising revenue, minimising costs and stemming the cash burn?
A big move in the battle for New York
American and JetBlue have announced a long rumoured partnership deal, a hugely significant strategic move for both carriers, with implications also for their other partners.