Airlines give thanks. Average passengers? Not so much. Part 2

by | Nov 28, 2014

Part 1 of this Thanksgiving post explored the new world of minimal competition for airlines. Domestically, four airlines control 87 percent of the market. Internationally, three airline alliances control more than 80 percent of the market. And, airlines are engaging...

Airlines give thanks. Average passengers? Not so much. Part 1

by | Nov 27, 2014

Airlines have a lot for which to be thankful. I am certain that they are very thankful, however they are angling for more gifts from Congress, the airports, local communities, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). The...

Airline 3rd quarter profits are rolling in, big time

by | Oct 21, 2010

Suffice it to say fellow travelers, the days of excusing the airlines for nickle and diming us every step of the way because, “They need to make a profit,” is over. Airline profits are rolling in. •Alaska Airlines reported third quarter 2010 net income was...

International airlines report $3.9 billion in profits

by | Aug 31, 2010

One of the recurring themes that I hear when visiting Senators, Representatives and staff in Washington, DC, is, “Well the airlines need to make a profit, they’ve been losing money for too long.” There are plenty of legitimate retorts, however, $3.9...