U.S. Tourism CEOs Get Paid
Today's podcast looks at tourism CEO pay, Spirit Air's industry complaints, and Expedia's tech outage.
Spirit Airlines
Spirit CEO Slams Airline Industry as ‘Rigged Game’ as Carrier’s Losses Widen
Spirit CEO Ted Christie had some choice words for the current state of the airline industry as the ultra-low-cost carrier reported a greater first-quarter loss.
JetBlue Posts a Loss as It Struggles With Elevated Capacity in Popular Markets
JetBlue reported a $716 million loss on Tuesday as it recalibrates its strategy as a standalone carrier following the termination of its merger with Spirit Airlines.
Former JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes to Join Airbus
The surprise appointment marks a speedy return to the aviation industry for the former JetBlue CEO.
United Airlines Comes Out Strong Despite Delivery Delays, FAA Oversight
United reported a strong first quarter, even as it faces an FAA safety review, Boeing delivery delays and rising tensions in the Middle East.
Michelin Has a New Hotel Rating System
Today's podcast looks at Michelin's new ratings, Spirit's next steps, and Europe's short-term rental boost.
Spirit Airlines Delays Airbus Deliveries and Furloughs Pilots to Boost Balance Sheet
These two major developments suggest that Spirit Airlines management are taking the carrier's financial situation very seriously.
Spirit Airlines to Receive up to $200 Million for Pratt & Whitney Engine Problems
The compensation could give the struggling Spirit a significant boost to its liquidity.
Southwest Is No Longer a Low-Fare Airline, Ryanair CEO Says
Michael O'Leary says Southwest's all-inclusive fares are a sign that the airline has lost its 'passion' for low-cost travel.
U.S. to Review How Airlines Handle Passengers’ Personal Information
The review into passenger data protections is the first of many the Department of Transportation plans to periodically conduct.