Allegiant Air Reimagined and 8 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week
Photo Credit: Allegiant Air Airbus A319. The company in 2012 began acquiring A319s and A320s and now has a goal of only flying these models. Flickr / Tomás Del Coro
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This week in aviation, Allegiant Air continues to top its economic growth, but it isn't slowing down as the airline revamps its business model to be more of a travel company. Meanwhile, the European airline industry can't seem to catch a break as Lufthansa faces a potential fine by the end of the year.
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The Reinvention of Allegiant Air: Long among the world’s most profitable airlines, Allegiant seeks even greater riches with a mix of old tricks and new ideas. Some, in fact, have nothing to do with air service.
United’s Scott Kirby Finally Gets a CEO Job: Now What? In almost every room he enters, Scott Kirby is the smartest person. Everyone knows it — including him. As CEO, though, he may need to show a little humility. Can he do it?
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