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The Decision Intelligence Lab Podcast
I had the distinct pleasure of being asked by a friend from Duluth, MN, Vijay Mehrotra to talk OR and airlines on a podcast he developed along with Michael Watson.
Vijay is now a Professor of Business Analytics and Director, Customer Succ...
The Airline Data Project at 2Q 2026
Easier display of data by area of focus
For U.S. Airlines - No More Get Out of Jail Free Cards
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On June 23, we did some math on changes in input costs relative to changes in revenue output contrasting the Value Airlines with the Network Airl...
WSJ Reports that United Airlines Discussed a Merger with Delta Air Lines
A Deregulation Gift of Airport Real Estate Assets to the Incumbent Carriers Is on a Path of Becoming a Growth Liability
Today, the Wall Steet Journal published a story about how United CEO Scott Kirby discussed the possibility of a combina...
Class Warfare: Redefining Today's Airline Industry Structure
The Consumer's Income Class v. An Airline's Class of Service for Sale
My absence is explained by a search for something different to add. It has not been because of a lack of thinking or drafting, rather time has been spent doing research...
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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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