The Air Show

Cranky Flier LLC
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Jon Ostrower, Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder discuss the business of the sky on this aviation podcast.

  1. 5d ago

    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, for sponsoring this week's episode. SHOW NOTES: The number of times Scott Kirby has been mentioned on the show

    31 min

  2. Jun 5

    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, for sponsoring this week's episode.

    33 min

  3. May 21

    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, for sponsoring this week's episode.

    27 min

  4. May 14

    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.

    31 min

  5. May 7

    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 for sponsoring this episode.

    28 min

  6. Apr 30

    The A220-500, An Airplane Palate Cleanser

    The Airbus A220 Stretch, aka the A220-500, is a plane that's stalked the industry since the C Series was launched in 2008. But it sure looks like Airbus is getting closer to bringing it to reality. Jon Ostrower, Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder talk about why it was a threat to Boeing then, but not to Boeing now. We would like to thank Delight.ai for supporting The Air Show.

    29 min

  7. Apr 22

    The Government is Making Things Worse

    There’s been overwhelming weirdness in the decisions coming out of the federal government, and it is creating real harm in this industry. Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder talk about the President weighing in about a rumored United-American merger, Trump's suggestion that the government bail out Spirit, and the heated transcripts of an FAA meeting around who could fly what at O'Hare. We would like to thank Plusgrade for supporting The Air Show. Show Notes: U.S. DOT/FAA - Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Scheduling Reduction Meeting Transcripts – https://www.regulations.gov/document/FAA-2004-16944-0165

    29 min

  8. Apr 16

    We Have to Talk About Mergers

    Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said recently that the administration would like to see one of the larger airlines buy one of the smaller ones. At around the same time, Bloomberg reported that United talked about buying American. Jon Ostrower, Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder discuss how real any of this is, and what it would look like if any of the U.S. airlines merged.

    25 min
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Jon Ostrower, Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder discuss the business of the sky on this aviation podcast.

Information

  • Creator
    Cranky Flier LLC
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Air Show
  • Show Website
    The Air Show

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