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/

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/

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/

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/

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

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/

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/

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/

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 airlinesconfidential.com/4-10-24/

Airlines and money: Spirit needs it, AA CEO Robert Isom got it, and frequent flier programs print it. Some fun discussion making dollars and sense of the current state of airline affairs. airlinesconfidential.com/4-17-24/

Great stories from Sam Coats - especially about Herb Kelleher. And plenty of other fun stuff. @airlines Airline History Southwest Airlines airlinesconfidential.com/4-24-24/

This week … the help and the hype of the new DOT refund and fee display rules; ugly airline losses that tell us a lot about which carriers are flying high and which are flying low, and surprise visitors with a special shoutout. airlinesconfidential.com/5-1-24/

A great debate on “fixing” airlines - should air service be regulated, and would that make make it better? I enjoyed the discussion with Bill McGee - hope you do, too. airlinesconfidential.com/5-8-24/

Congress incorrectly plays the safety card trying to legislate airline comfort. And the importance of planning — being ready to operate an airline in a war. Fascinating discussion with El Al about how vital air service is to a country. airlinesconfidential.com/5-22-24/

Deep dive on American Airlines troubles - just compare operating margins for the last 10 years with Delta and United. Ben comments on AA strategy, and more. airlinesconfidential.com/6-5-24/

Our thoughts on future changes and challenges at Southwest Airlines. airlinesconfidential.com/6-19-24/

First guest co-host, Oscar Munoz, offers incredible insight into Southwest Airlines as well as air-traffic contrl struggles. If you want to understand major yet ``underwhelming'' changes and activist investor challenges, listen. 10/2/24 airlinesconfidential.com/10-2-24/

Newsy and informative episode! Extraordinary interview with AerCap's Aengus Kelly; News about tariff impact already grounding planes. Details you haven't heard on the new Spirit Airlines CEO + perspective on United Airlines earnings. airlinesconfidential.com/4-23-25/

Incredible airline insights from Richard Anderson, architect of Delta Air Lines ascendence, and from co-host Charles Duncan. Enjoy and learn, laugh and remember - a very special episode of #1 air travel podcast. airlinesconfidential.com/5-21-25/

I absolutely love this episode! Amazing airline insights and stories from Doug Parker and Bob Crandall. Crandall on the ATC mess is priceless and prescient. And don’t miss Doug’s important comments on Richard Anderson. Enjoy! airlinesconfidential.com/6-11-25/