Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast

Southwest Airline’s Secret Weapon

Aug 5, 2022
The podcast discusses how Southwest Airlines utilized fuel hedges to achieve a 17% operating margin in the second quarter, outperforming other U.S. airlines. They also analyze the implications of the JetBlue-Spirit merger and explore the challenges airlines face with efficiency due to operational issues.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
JetBlue's Plan to Acquire Spirit Airlines
02:25 • 10min
3
Discussing JetBlue's Growth, Alaska Virgin America Deal, and Southwest Airline's Performance in the June Quarter Earnings
11:57 • 2min
4
Southwest Airlines' Fuel Hedging Strategy and Performance
14:17 • 4min
5
Challenges with Efficiency and Utilization in Airlines amidst Operational Issues
18:28 • 3min