emirates airlines

When airline alliances and countries collude to restrain free airline traffic

by Charlie Leocha on October 19, 2010

One of the least-understood areas of international airline operations is the granting of route authorization between various countries. Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are in the midst of airline route negotiations that have boiled over into the political realm.

{ 0 comments }

Why have U.S. airlines surrendered their leadership?

by Charlie Leocha on January 28, 2009

Charlie LeochaOnce upon a time, US airlines were the envy of the industry. American carriers served more passengers than any international airline. They flew the latest planes with the finest amenities. What happened?

{ 7 comments }

European airlines: a who-owns-whom scorecard

by Charlie Leocha on December 3, 2008

If you’ve been watching the airline world in Europe, you’ve probably seen some exciting action. The consolidation of the major airlines is slowly taking shape in fits and starts. Here’s a scorecard.

{ 0 comments }