Have US Airlines Solved Capacity Issues?

Have U.S. Airlines Fixed Their Capacity Problems?

Greetings, readers! Today, let’s dive into some recent news from the U.S. airline industry. Surprisingly, business is looking up this winter for a few U.S. carriers. We’ll also take a closer look at American’s new credit card deal, ponder why Frontier CEO Barry Biffle took a different tack in a recent interview, and examine whether airline executives may be overestimating how much consumers really love their frequent flyer programs.

After you finish reading, be sure to check out the latest episode of The Air Show, my podcast with Brett Snyder and Jon Ostrower. We tackled the controversial topic of whether Delta is losing its edge – the kind of discussion that might raise some eyebrows in Atlanta. Also, Brett may or may not have raised some doubts about Ed Bastian’s role in Delta’s strong profits. You’ll have to tune in to hear for yourself.

Now, let’s get into some pressing issues that are on my mind. Stay tuned for more updates!