Jon Says U.S. Airlines Are Going In Reverse

Gossip, Hot Topics, and Jumpseats at IATA

Brian Sumers and Jon Ostrower are back from the IATA annual general meeting in Rio. They tell Brett Snyder about what they saw and heard, from how US airlines aren't worried about the price of fuel to the way fares are moving differently in the US compared to Europe. Thank you to Points, a Plusgrade company, [https://www.plusgrade.com/made-by-plusgrade-2025-collection/subscription/] for sponsoring this week's episode. SHOW NOTES: The number of times Scott Kirby has been mentioned on the show [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/137z9rSQbW9RX8aRw62vt68wSpTw5DhrXyl5trNPz3k0/edit?gid=1864722752#gid=1864722752]

Jon Says U.S. Airlines Are Going In Reverse

U.S. aviation, the world’s original air travel marketplace, is going backwards rapidly. That's what Jon Ostrower argues, and he says there are signs in things like premium, capacity and airports. He'll try to convince Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder that America's aviation industry is on the verge of a major structural shift. Thank you to Points, a Plusgrade company, [https://www.plusgrade.com/made-by-plusgrade-2025-collection/subscription/] for sponsoring this week's episode.

Fort Lauderdale: The Most Interesting Airport in America

With its largest airline – Spirit – out of business, FLL has become a fascinating airport where airlines are all jockeying for position. Jon Ostrower, Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder talk about which airlines are trying to get a leg up in Fort Lauderdale and, for that matter, all of South Florida. Thank you to Points, a Plusgrade company, [https://www.plusgrade.com/made-by-plusgrade-2025-collection/subscription/] for sponsoring this week's episode.

Allegiant Drops The Drama

Just a few months after selling its ill-fated hotel in Florida, Allegiant completed one of its most profitable quarters in recent memory. Now, it needs to focus on how it can make its acquisition of Sun Country a winner. With the deal now closed, Jon Ostrower, Brian Sumers, and Brett Snyder explain how the acquisition fits into Allegiant's strategy for growth.

The Government’s Role In Spirit’s Demise

Spirit is the first major airline to have abruptly shut down in the U.S. since 1991. Jon Ostrower, Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder explain how the government, from the Obama Administration to now, all had a role in the company's demise. Thanks to Plusgrade [https://www.plusgrade.com/] for sponsoring this episode.