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What's the latest on Southwest Airlines' beef with the San Antonio airport?⁠ ⁠ ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and Express-News reporter Megan Rodriguez talked with airline analyst Keith Debbage about how the Dallas-based airline's fight to get gates in the city's glitzy Terminal C might play out.⁠ ⁠ Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/3ZhGF2g

"9/11: Voices of the Aircraft Dispatchers tells the story of what five airline dispatchers faced on one of the darkest days in history. Little is published about what the airline operational centers encountered that day, and this documentary helps bring those actions to light." https://lnkd.in/gtt9jaQM

https://lnkd.in/eUKdfUGj In this debut episode of The AIr Mobility Show we discuss the advancements and challenges in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) as reflect on 2024. We explore the importance of infrastructure and public education in facilitating acceptance and success in this emerging industry.

Why Do People Act Crazy in Economy Class on Airplanes? 🤔🛩️ #WorkOnYourGame Discover the reasons behind the bizarre behavior in the economy section of airplanes compared to first class. Explore the impact of different spending levels on human behavior and the law of association. Unlock the secrets behind these contrasting experiences in this thought-provoking video. #AirplaneBehavior #EconomyClassStruggles #PsychologyOfSpending #LawOfAssociation #ConsumerBehavior #FirstClassVsEconomy #InfluenceOfSpending #TravelInsights #PassengerExperience #BehavioralAnalysis

New Air Charter 101 Episode! "Do Due Diligence" – In this episode of Air Charter 101, David Rimmer - CAM, FRAeS and Omar J. Diaz delve into the high-stakes world of aircraft ownership. They discuss the recent seizure of President Maduro's aircraft and reflect on how imitation can be a form of flattery in aviation. Tune in for expert advice on how owners can avoid common pitfalls when dealing with management companies by asking the right questions and doing their due diligence. A must-listen for anyone navigating the skies of private aviation! https://lnkd.in/gEmEmjpK

Shake Shack and Delta Air Lines are bringing burgers to the sky— Well, for first class passengers anyway. The collaboration will launch on Dec. 1 on flights out of Boston and will  expand to other U.S. routes throughout 2025. Want to know more? Check out Brooke Seipel's article on Fortune.com! Link to article: https://lnkd.in/g-whc_sF

IT MIGHT BE THURSDAY, BUT IT IS STILL HUMPDAY PODCAST DAY As third quarter 2024 earnings season comes to an end, it was more of the same - or was it? #SunCountryAirlines reported and it was good and is the only airline stock with a pre-market change that is the color green. #Allegiant reported and disappointed and the stock is getting slapped around this morning before the market opens. #SpiritAirlines announces more pilot furloughs. #FrontierAirlines is a management team that sees the industry much differently than what is taught in most undergraduate business schools. #UnitedAirlines is now home to a stock that only goes up - and it is deserved. #jetBlueAirways sees a slower road ahead but I remain a fan of any management team that recognizes that being everything to everyone is a bad premise. A combined Spirit and Frontier - albeit a much smaller Spirit should it come about - is more of the same. Presence everywhere - dominance nowhere. Hands out for help to start another route. So, it just feels like more of the same. On the podcast we have some fun talking about the new DOT initiative seeking information from consumers on the intricacies of the airline business and how best to make it more competitive. You have to be freakin' kidding me? Right? There were two quips from the Wall Street analysts regarding earnings releases that made me smile: 1) the always quotable #JamieBaker at JPMorgan calling American's report - "Fuel Adjusted Mediocrity"; and 2) #ThomasFitzgerald at Cowen suggesting to Frontier's management that "we believe it would be more prudent to under promise and over deliver". Amen. Enjoy the podcast. https://lnkd.in/ezGNmHhi #swelbar

Hope you’ll download the latest edition of Air Charter 101 with Omar J. Diaz and me. It is a must listen for aircraft owners in search of a management company. Understand the inherent conflicts of interest faced by aircraft owners, and the questions you’ll want to ask before making a choice - and after. #aircharter #aircraftmanagement #privatejets #aircraftownership

No Show: If Greg Aretakis had a coaching tree, it would literally include every CEO and high-ranking executive in the airline industry. Matt and I talk with the Midwest Express Airlines president about the necessary role of mid-sized airlines, how antitrust investigations get started, the future of private air travel and small airfields, whether completely electric planes will ever fly, and so, so, so much more. https://lnkd.in/eyB2KgWW #airlines #privateaviation #antitrust

🚨In the fast-paced world of aviation, trust is not just vital – it's literally life-saving. So, when an air traffic controller at JFK unleashed an expletive and ordered a Delta Air Lines jet to STOP, everyone's heart must have skipped a beat.💔 Let's explore the implications: 1️⃣ **Human factors in aviation safety:** The controller’s outburst, while unprofessional, could indicate a critical save. Human vigilance remains invaluable, proving that high-tech systems need human oversight. 2️⃣ **Stress behind the radar:** Such an outburst highlights a continuing issue – the monumental stress controllers endure. Support systems and mental health services must evolve to better serve these essential workers. 3️⃣ **Reputation on the line:** Branding isn’t just glossy ad campaigns; it’s lived reliability. Delta and JFK now need to regain confidence from wary passengers. Transparency might be their best strategy right now. This moment is a stark reminder for all of us – people, not machines, hold the ultimate card in ensuring safety. Something to ponder next time you book that redeye flight 🌟. #Aviation #DeltaAirLines #JFK https://lnkd.in/emdgfXDV