Podcast
The Air Show
Hosted by Shayr Media · EN
Jon Ostrower, Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder discuss the business of the sky on this aviation podcast.
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Fort Lauderdale: The Most Interesting Airport in America
5d ago00:26:37Summary readyWith its largest airline – Spirit – out of business, FLL has become a fascinating airport where airlines are all jockeying for position. Jon Ostrower, Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder talk about which airlines are trying to get a leg up in Fort Lauderdale and, for that matter, all of South Florida.Thank you to Points, a Plusgrade company, for sponsoring this week's episode.
SummaryAllegiant Drops The Drama
2w ago00:31:15Summary readyJust a few months after selling its ill-fated hotel in Florida, Allegiant completed one of its most profitable quarters in recent memory. Now, it needs to focus on how it can make its acquisition of Sun Country a winner. With the deal now closed, Jon Ostrower, Brian Sumers, and Brett Snyder explain how the acquisition fits into Allegiant's strategy for growth.
SummaryThe Government’s Role In Spirit’s Demise
3w ago00:27:31Summary readySpirit is the first major airline to have abruptly shut down in the U.S. since 1991. Jon Ostrower, Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder explain how the government, from the Obama Administration to now, all had a role in the company's demise.Thanks to Plusgrade for sponsoring this episode.
SummaryThe A220-500, An Airplane Palate Cleanser
4w ago00:29:00Summary readyThe Airbus A220 Stretch, aka the A220-500, is a plane that's stalked the industry since the C Series was launched in 2008. But it sure looks like Airbus is getting closer to bringing it to reality. Jon Ostrower, Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder talk about why it was a threat to Boeing then, but not to Boeing now.We would like to thank Delight.ai for supporting The Air Show.
SummaryThe Government is Making Things Worse
Apr 2200:29:03Summary readyThere’s been overwhelming weirdness in the decisions coming out of the federal government, and it is creating real harm in this industry. Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder talk about the President weighing in about a rumored United-American merger, Trump's suggestion that the government bail out Spirit, and the heated transcripts of an FAA meeting around who could fly what at O'Hare.We would like to thank Plusgrade for supporting The Air Show.Show Notes:U.S. DOT/FAA - Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Scheduling Reduction Meeting Transcripts – https://www.regulations.gov/document/FAA-2004-16944-0165
SummaryWe Have to Talk About Mergers
Apr 1600:25:23Summary readyTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy said recently that the administration would like to see one of the larger airlines buy one of the smaller ones. At around the same time, Bloomberg reported that United talked about buying American. Jon Ostrower, Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder discuss how real any of this is, and what it would look like if any of the U.S. airlines merged.
SummaryBreeze's Lukas Johnson Sounds Off
Apr 900:41:39Summary readyBrian Sumers talks with Lukas Johnson, Breeze Airways' opinionated chief commercial officer, to get his views on demand, fuel costs, credit card revenues and the power of an airline's brand. He also tells us who he thinks should replace Robert Isom (if Isom is let go) and why he's happy to be known as the industry's second-most arrogant commercial mind.Thanks to Gilat Stellar Blu for sponsoring this episode.
SummaryOil, and the Rest of the World
Apr 200:27:18Summary readyU.S. airlines may be cautiously optimistic about the effect that high oil prices will have on their bottom line, but not so much executives at non-U.S. airlines. Fuel is really expensive out there for them. Jon Ostrower, Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder talk about the real concerns those companies have about covering their costs.Thanks to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport for sponsoring this episode.
SummaryUnited’s Media Day Extravaganza
Mar 2600:28:40Summary readyJon Ostrower and Brett Snyder report back from United's media day where new hard products were shown off on several different aircraft. It was also on full display that the airline has been preparing for the next downturn with strategies that allow it to move forward with long term plans even when things don’t look good in the short term. We would like to thank Plusgrade for supporting The Air Show.
SummaryEuphoria Sweeps the Airlines
Mar 1900:39:09Summary readyU.S. airlines gave an update of the business at the JP Morgan Industrials Conference and, despite the state of the world and spiking fuel prices, they basically said everything is awesome. Jon Ostrower, Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder explain the reasons why the airlines are optimistic, including high consumer demand.
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