What do United Airlines and easyJet Have in Common?

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What do United Airlines and easyJet Have in Common?

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Jan 26, 2024

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As airline earnings season continues to gather momentum, this week we examine the fortunes of United and easyJet. Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the major developments and identify the key trends at these two very different carriers.

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Jan 26, 2024

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The editors of Skift Airline Weekly discuss the most interesting developments within the commercial airline industry. In keeping with Skift Airline Weekly’s style, conversation generally centers on one question: How do you make money in this industry?

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What do United Airlines and easyJet Have in Common?

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