Airlines Confidential Podcast 281 - Guest Co-Host Charles Duncan; Guest: Eamonn Brennan, Fmr Director General, Eurocontrol
Apr 2, 2025
This conversation features Charles Duncan, a veteran airline leader, and Eamonn Brennan, the former Director General of Eurocontrol. They humorously tackle collegiate rivalries before diving into serious aviation issues. Discover insights on airline competition, strategies by JetBlue, and the need for modernization in air traffic control. Eamonn highlights challenges and reforms in European airspace management, while a debate on pilot training practices raises questions about airmanship versus flight hours. It's an engaging mix of wit and industry knowledge!
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Transborder Travel Dip
- Bookings for U.S.-Canada travel are down, but Air Canada denies a 70% drop.
- Airlines have trimmed transborder schedules, but the situation isn't as dire as some reports suggest.
Strained Relations
- The U.S.-Canada relationship is strained, impacting travel.
- Canadians are choosing not to vacation in the U.S., contributing to the decline.
Delta's Status Match
- Delta offers status matches to Southwest A-List and A-List Preferred members.
- This move aims to attract Southwest customers dissatisfied with recent baggage fee changes.