Swelbar on Airlines
William SwelbarAn unvarnished, analytically supported view on the most talked-about issues in the airline business: the people running the airlines, labor unions, competition, Wall Street, and government's influence in one of the world's most interesting industries.
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My Harsh Response to the Recent Hearing on Rural Air Service - Just Another Rehash
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What Is the Definition of True and Sustainable Commercial Airline Passenger Demand?
The narrative is that demand for air travel is strong and remains strong. But what is strong?
This post has been in my draft box for more than a week. Start. Stop. Start. Stop.
Talking Spirit and the Airline Industry with the Market Insider Show
No nonsense questions allowing no nonsense responses.
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Swelbar is a known speaker/expert witness regarding the economics of commercial air transport. Currently the Chief Industry Analyst at The Swelbar-Zhong Consultancy - An Economic Analysis and Research Firm focused on commercial aviation.
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