We don’t do interviews often at The Air Show, but when we do, we make sure it’s someone you really want to hear from. This week, we talk to JetBlue President Marty St George. Marty is, as anyone who knows him will agree, a fascinating person to talk to. He did not disappoint. For that reason, we supersized this week’s episode to 49 minutes.
Marty talked a lot about aircraft, because, well, you know that’s what Jon Ostrower is going to ask about. I focused on Marty’s first priorities when coming back to the airline and on how the airline is going to grow in the future. Brian dug into product, loyalty, and whether Marty will now be ruthless in his second stint at the airline.
Thanks to Marty for joining us, and thank you to Accelya for sponsoring this week’s episode. Now, I’m going to tease you all a bit. We have another big interview coming in the near future, so make sure you subscribe…
I haven’t said anything about the Spirit bankruptcy this week, because there’s not much to say. This is a pre-packaged deal where the equity will be wiped out and the airline will emerge pretty quickly. That being said, until it does emerge, there can be some drama if others try to woo the creditors with a better deal. If that happens, then you’ll see me writing. In the meantime, here are a couple of articles where I commented.
What Does Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy Mean for Travelers? – TravelPulse
‘Will Fares Increase?’ We Answer the Top Questions About the Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy – Fodor’s Travel
