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ATW Window Seat Podcast: JetBlue And Porter—A Tale Of Two Airlines

By |2025-07-17T17:42:38+00:00December 9th, 2024|Aviation, Podcaster, Stories|

I joined ATW Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker on Aviation Week Network’s Window Seat Podcast to explore two very different airline strategies playing out in North America right now. Drawing on two in-depth stories I’ve reported—one on JetBlue (in this month’s ATW) and one on Porter Airlines (coming next month)—we compared how each airline is navigating a pivotal moment: JetBlue is in full turnaround mode, pulling back in some markets as it works to restore profitability after a challenging period. Porter, by contrast, is scaling up aggressively across Canada and into the U.S., with a brand-new fleet and an ambitious growth plan. Both face fierce competition and shifting market dynamics—but their paths forward couldn’t look more different.

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After A Quarter-Century, JetBlue Is Determined To Stay Relevant

By |2025-07-22T20:23:58+00:00December 9th, 2024|Aviation, Stories|

After 25 years in the skies, JetBlue is facing some of its toughest headwinds yet—operational challenges, rising costs, and a changing competitive landscape. For my latest story in Air Transport World, I spoke exclusively with President Marty St. George, who returned to JetBlue last year, and COO Warren Christie about how the carrier is tackling these challenges head-on.

Flagship Suite Preferred impresses on American 787-9P inaugural

By |2025-06-08T20:30:40+00:00December 9th, 2024|Aviation, Stories|

American Airlines is leveling up its premium game. With the debut of its new premium-heavy Boeing 787-9 — internally designated the 787-9P for “Premium” — the airline isn’t just unveiling a new cabin. It’s launching the most premium-dense widebody in its fleet, signaling a bold new chapter in how it competes for high-value international flyers.

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