Cheap oil is generally good news for airlines, but a dip to 2003 levels, if sustained, could have serious negative repercussions on plans for new fuel efficient aircraft and industry environmental targets.
No-frills extends to golden parachutes on this low-cost carrier. For Baldanza’s next CEO gig, he should either bankrupt a legacy carrier or get involved in a state-wide corruption probe and he can walk away with much, much more.
Looking forward to a return to normal in United's executive suite. And by "normal" we mean the type of leadership Munoz showed off in his short time there.
No doubt 'haters' will keep hating Spirit, but there was lots to love about Baldanza. We're a bit flummoxed by today's announcement, but that's aviation for you. Fornaro has big shoes to fill.
As another U.S. election season heats up in 2016, it's important to mark the ways in which travel industry money will affect both election outcomes and future regulation.