Across the Aisle Interviews
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Across the Aisle From Southwest’s Business Travel Chief On the Airline’s Move to Lure More Business Travel
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted an Across the Aisle interview, and I hope you’re prepared for a whole lot of words.…
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Across the Aisle from Avelo CEO Andrew Levy on Launch Day
Yesterday saw the first launch of a new, significant US-based airline since Virgin America more than a decade ago. Though I didn’t…
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How Hawaiian’s Commercial Team Tackled the Pandemic as It Unfolded (Across the Aisle)
I’ve got a real treat for you today, so hopefully you can spare the time to read through what ended up being…
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The Cranky Flier Interview: Breakfast with the CEO of Ontario Airport
As the holidays approached, I sat down with Mark Thorpe, CEO of Ontario International Airport Authority. I’ve actually known Mark since college,…
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After Cuts, Aeromar Tries to Regain Its Footing (Across the Aisle)
There’s a good chance you haven’t heard of Aeromar. The Mexico City-based airline has only 10 ATRs these days with most focusing…
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Hawaiian’s Asian Strategy Is Largely a Japan Strategy (Across the Aisle)
And now it’s time for the last part of my interview with Hawaiian Airlines CEO Peter Ingram. Today we talk about international…
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How Hawaiian Competes on Mainland Flying (Across the Aisle)
Next week I’m off to the Boyd Conference in Las Vegas. I look forward to seeing some of you there. As I…
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Talking Onboard Product with Virgin Atlantic’s VP of Customer Experience (Across the Aisle)
As you might come to expect from an entity affiliated with Richard Branson, Virgin Atlantic celebrated the launch of its Los Angeles…
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Across the Aisle From TAP CEO Antonoaldo Neves
This summer, TAP Air Portugal continues its rapid expansion by adding three new destinations in the US: Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington/Dulles.…
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The Cranky Flier Interview: Janet Lamkin, United Airlines, President of California
It’s a lofty title to be sure. Janet joined United in November 2017 to fill the first regional president position here on…
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Spirit’s Current and Future CEOs On the Airline’s Continued Operational Improvement (Across the Aisle)
Now I’m back with the second part of my discussion with current Spirit CEO Bob Fornaro and his successor Ted Christie. In…
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The Cranky Flier Interview: Hawaiian CEO Peter Ingram and SVP Revenue Management and Network Brent Overbeek
My vacation is just getting started, so enjoy this week of posts about my visit with Hawaiian. I’m back with regular content…