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Airlines Confidential Podcast
216 - Chris Sloan on The Airchive
Dec 6, 2023
Chris Sloan, an expert on aviation and the creator of The Airchive, discusses the potential acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines by Alaska Airlines and the impact of the GLP1 weight loss drug revolution on travel. The podcast also covers cockpit recorder upgrades, the origins and growth of AirCive, aircraft trivia and firsts, the shortage of air traffic controllers in Europe and the US, and the role of CIOs and CTOs in the aviation industry.
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- Consolidation among smaller airlines, like Hawaiian, is seen as a necessary move to survive in the US market controlled by four major players.
- The use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs is leading to increased adventure travel and reduced fuel burn on flights.
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Hawaiian Airlines shareholders receive cash offer from Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines has made an $18-per-share cash offer for Hawaiian Airlines, which had been trading below $5 per share. The deal reflects the challenges faced by smaller airlines in the US, as 80% of the market is controlled by four major players. The consolidation among smaller airlines, like Hawaiian, is seen as a necessary move to survive. This deal will also impact the JetBlue-Spirit merger trial, providing evidence that smaller airlines need to get bigger to compete with the major players.
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