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Southwest's New Plan

In this week’s episode, Jay Shabat and Meghna Maharishi discuss Southwest’s latest turnaround efforts. They also look at the current state of the transatlantic market connecting the U.S. with Europe.
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Changing the Game: Inside the New Strategy Redefining Airline Pricing

Airline revenue management is undergoing a significant transformation powered by AI and machine learning. By forecasting demand and offering personalized pricing, the PROS Willingness-to-Pay (WTP) model can help airlines enhance both revenue and customer satisfaction.
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Aviation Leaders Taking the Stage at Skift Aviation Forum

Top aviation industry CEOs and executives set to take the Skift Aviation Forum stage this year including speakers from American Airlines, JetBlue, IATA, Southwest Airlines, DFW International Airport, and so many more.
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Air India-Vistara Loyalty Program: Top 10 Questions

With IndiGo's move into loyalty programs, Air India will need to sharpen its loyalty strategy to stay competitive, especially in a market where where cost and convenience drive consumer choice.
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Turn Baby Turn: Jordan’s Plan To Revitalize Southwest

What’s the right tool to fix Southwest? A scalpel or a sledgehammer? What the company needs, argued CEO Bob Jordan last week, is not a new leadership team but a network and inflight product adapted to meet new post-Covid trends.
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El Al Comes Out on Top this Quarter

From household names to niche regional players, we examine the carriers that had the strongest performance in the all-important second quarter.