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US equity futures are pointing to a higher open today. European markets are firmer, following notable strength in Asian markets. Global markets influenced by China Commerce Ministry's remark that Beijing is evaluating the US offer on trade negotiations, which signals China's openness to discussions. The softened tone now is being seen as a latest de-escalation signal following recent reports that Beijing has quietly exempted certain US-made goods from tariffs. Japan also aims to achieve a trade agreement with the US in June, though the country has suggested that treasury holdings are among cards it may use in talks.Companies mentioned: Viper Energy, GE HealthCare, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, JetBlue Airways

The airline industry is renowned for its safety, but the pandemic threw a curveball into the mix. The world was forced to grapple with new realities of travel, and even though it was a challenge, it also presented new opportunities that the industry can go after. Fleet flexibility, operational efficiency, and paying attention to demographic shifts—these are some ways the industry can adapt and pivot. Airlines have been forced to reimagine their models and rethink how they deliver value to customers, while balancing cost structures and new health and safety protocols. Former Spirit Airlines CEO, Ben Baldanza, joined me on the show back in 2021 to discuss these critical changes in the aviation industry. He shared his insights on how airlines could navigate the turbulent times ahead, emphasizing the importance of adapting to shifting travel demands, especially as corporate business travel declined and more passengers prioritized low-cost options. In sad news, Ben passed away recently, and I wanted to take this moment to remember him and the tremendous impact he made on the aviation industry. This episode is a special replay of my conversation with Ben.  Ben is known for his visionary leadership at Spirit, candid commentary on the future of air travel, and his unwavering commitment to making the industry more accessible and efficient for all travelers. His legacy continues to shape the industry, and we are grateful for the lasting mark he left on it.   The idea is to make flying touchless, with less time spent face to face. The virus will end at some point, but the sense of risk has changed completely. -Ben Baldanza   Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode  Why the future of flying is touch-free 5 years from now touchless check-ins and minimal personal contact will be a norm and will be worthy investments. What the pandemic means for bigger planes It could take a couple of years to build back demand. Smaller, narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 Max, Airbus A320s, and A321s will have an advantage.  How aviation has prioritized safety since the start of the virus From the onset of the coronavirus, the aviation industry has done its part in visible safety precautions, from mask mandates to putting up shields at airports. As an industry, we've shown an operational AND biological commitment to safety.   Guest Bio -  Ben Baldanza was an industry veteran. Previously the CEO and President of Spirit Airlines, and then he served as the CEO for Diemacher, LLC, and was an Independent Board Director at JetBlue Airways. Ben was also a Forbes Contributor, co-host of the Airlines Confidential Podcast, and was featured on multiple platforms including Fox Business News, The Today Show, and CNBC. Ben was an Adjunct Professor of Economics at George Mason University.    To find out more, go to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/b-ben-baldanza https://www.forbes.com/sites/benbaldanza/ https://diemacherllc.com/about https://airlinesconfidential.com/ Learn More About Your Host: Craig Picken is an Executive Recruiter, writer, speaker and ICF Trained Executive Coach. He is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives in the aviation and aerospace industry. His clients include premier OEMs, aircraft operators, leasing/financial organizations, and Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO) providers and since 2008, he has personally concluded more than 400 executive-level searches in a variety of disciplines. Craig is the ONLY industry executive recruiter who has professionally flown airplanes, sold airplanes, and successfully run a P&L in the aviation industry. His professional career started with a passion for airplanes. After eight years' experience as a decorated Naval Flight Officer – with more than 100 combat missions, 2,000 hours of flight time, and 325 aircraft carrier landings – Craig sought challenges in business aviation, where he spent more than 7 years in sales with both Gulfstream Aircraft and Bombardier Business Aircraft. Craig is also a sought-after industry speaker who has presented at Corporate Jet Investor, International Aviation Women's Association, and SOCAL Aviation Association.    Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to download the Apple Podcast app and leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! 

In today's episode, we delve into two major global stories with far-reaching implications for the travel industry and global investments. First, Spirit Airlines has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after years of financial turbulence. With over $2.2 billion in losses since 2020 and mounting debt exacerbated by increased competition, engine issues, and a blocked merger with JetBlue Airways, Spirit is seeking to reorganize its operations. This marks the first major airline bankruptcy in more than a decade, but it's not uncommon in the aviation sector. Despite the challenges, Spirit assures travelers that flights will continue as normal, and it aims to exit bankruptcy by early 2025. We'll explore the factors leading to this decision and what it means for the future of low-cost airlines. Next, we shift to South America, where South Korea is emerging as a major investor in Argentina's economy. In the first quarter of 2024, South Korea led the pack, contributing 32% of the $366 million in capital investments, surpassing even the United States. Giants like Samsung, LG, and POSCO are investing heavily in Argentina's resources, while exports from Argentina to South Korea have surged by 20%. This investment trend underscores South Korea's strategic interest in Latin America's resource-rich markets. Additionally, China is also bolstering its economic presence in the region, signaling a broader shift in global economic alliances. Join us as we analyze the unfolding developments in Spirit Airlines' financial journey and the growing economic ties between South Korea, Argentina, and beyond. What do these changes mean for travelers and global markets? Find out in this episode. Key Highlights: - Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy: causes, implications, and recovery plans. - The growing influence of South Korea in Argentina's economy. - China's role in reshaping trade and investment in Latin America

Joel Peterson has spent a career leading teams, building businesses, and managing people at every level. Along the way, he's learned valuable lessons about the best ways to bring on new talent, as well as when and how to let people go. Peterson is the former chairman of JetBlue Airways. He also teaches at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He shares his approach to hiring for top leadership positions and why it's so important to slow down and take plenty of time with interviews. He also explains how he coaches new hires who are struggling and how he knows when it's time to let someone go. You'll learn why Peterson says you shouldn't wait for a “triggering event” to fire someone who's not performing. And you'll learn why he never outsources that difficult conversation to human resources. Key episode topics include: leadership, dismissing employees, hiring and recruitment, managing people, difficult conversations, firing. HBR On Leadership curates the best case studies and conversations with the world's top business and management experts, to help you unlock the best in those around you. New episodes every week. · Listen to the original HBR IdeaCast episode: Rules for Effective Hiring — and Firing (2020)· Find more episodes of HBR IdeaCast.· Discover 100 years of Harvard Business Review articles, case studies, podcasts, and more at HBR.org.]]>

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In this episode of the Investing in Integrity podcast, Ross Overline, CEO and co-founder of Scholars of Finance, speaks with Joel Peterson, Chairman and Founder of Peterson Partners, Consulting Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, and best-selling author of Entrepreneurial Leadership and the upcoming book, Juggling Glass and Rubber Balls. The conversation starts with discussing the importance of trust while building high-performing teams. Joel emphasizes the need for integrity and delivering on promises to build trust within an organization. He also highlights the importance of empowering leadership and creating a high-trust culture. The conversation segues to the topic of family and work-life harmony, and Joel shares his personal experience of balancing a demanding career with raising seven children. He introduces his new book, "Juggling Glass and Rubber Balls," which focuses on finding harmony in life and defining success in terms of maturity in different aspects of life. Ross and Joel then discuss the role of values and priorities in driving personal and professional growth. Joel emphasizes the importance of assessing where one spends one's time, money, and mindshare to determine one's actual values and priorities. They also discuss the significance of virtues and how many people overlook them. Joel mentions that supporting an organization like SOF (Scholars of Finance) is essential because it instills virtues in tomorrow's financial leaders. Meet Joel Peterson Joel Peterson has been on the Graduate School of Business faculty at Stanford University since 1992, teaching courses in real estate investment, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Joel served as Chairman of the Board of Overseers at the Hoover Institution at Stanford from 2016 to 2019.  He also served as Chairman of the Board at JetBlue Airways for 12 years (2008-2020) and is on the boards of Franklin Covey and Packsize. Before Stanford Business School and founding Peterson Partners, Joel was Chief Executive Officer of Trammell Crow Company, the world's then-largest private commercial real estate development firm. He has also served as the Chairman at the Hoover Institute and is an advisor and investor in firms like HireVue and ICON Aircraft.  Joel has also been a Board Member at IT giant Asurion for 10 years and a Managing Partner at Trammel Crow Company. He earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and his Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University, where he was valedictorian.  Joel is the author of Entrepreneurial Leadership: The Art of Launching New Ventures, Inspiring Others, and Running Stuff and The 10 Laws of Trust: Building the Bonds that Make a Business Great.

In this episode of When Science Speaks, Mark talks with Gerrit McGowan, a lifelong entrepreneur and former competitive whitewater kayaker.    Gerrit shares valuable insights on overcoming networking dread, gaining buy-in from stakeholders, and creating value for customers.   Learn about his journey from competitive kayaking to founding a venture-backed marketing tech company used by global brands like Coca-Cola and JetBlue Airways. Discover essential principles for entrepreneurs such as curiosity, authenticity, reciprocity, and empathy, and hear inspiring stories about building successful enterprises and navigating the unpredictable world of startups, drawing fascinating parallels to the lessons learned from whitewater kayaking.   00:00 Introduction and Networking Dread 00:55 Introducing Gerrit McGowan 01:55 Key Principles for Entrepreneurial Success 03:42 The Power of Human Connection 07:18 A Story of Persistence and Innovation 14:01 Focus on Value Creation 19:28 Effective Networking Strategies 22:20 Lessons from Whitewater Kayaking 25:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts  

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, Dr. Ernest Wayde hosts a conversation with Dr. Peter Stewart and Daniel Stewart from Stewart Leadership. The Stewart brothers discuss their experiences and insights into leadership development, drawing from their family business background and diverse professional journeys.Daniel Stewart, the President of Stewart Leadership, shares his journey from studying international relations to working in leadership development across various industries, including JetBlue Airways, venture capital, and healthcare. Dr. Peter Stewart, the Managing Partner at Stewart Leadership, discusses his transition from clinical psychology to leadership coaching, highlighting the intersection of human behavior and leadership.The podcast delves into intentional leadership development, stressing continuous learning and leadership's impact on culture and well-being. Practical insights from their book, "Lead Now," offer actionable strategies for fast-paced environments.Key Takeaways:Leadership development requires intentional effort and continuous learning.Understanding cultural differences is essential for effective leadership across diverse contexts.Mindfulness and self-care practices are crucial for sustaining leadership effectiveness in times of change and uncertainty.To learn more about Stewart Leadership and access resources for leadership development, visit their website: Stewart Leadership.

Presented by Brand USA Episode Notes Wyndham wants to shed its reputation for focusing on economy hotels in the U.S. The hotel group is looking to increase the number of upscale properties in its portfolio, reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O'Neill.   Wyndham CEO Geoffrey Ballotti said at a conference in New York on Monday that while the company loves the economy sector, it's increasingly moving upscale. Ballotti added that Wyndham has added properties in Montreux, Switzerland and Detroit to its new lifestyle hotel brand HQ. Wyndham has also acquired several upscale brands across the world, including in Austria and India.  Next, Spirit Airlines Chief Financial Officer Scott Haralson is leaving the company to assume the same role at Hertz, writes Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi.  Spirit announced on Monday that Haralson will step down on June 14. Brian McMenamy, a vice president at Spirit, will be the carrier's interim CFO. Haralson's departure comes as Spirit has struggled to turn a profit since the pandemic, with its collapsed merger with JetBlue Airways and issues with Pratt & Whitney engines weighing on Spirit's outlook.  Finally, Accor wants to take advantage of India's booming middle class, writes Asia Editor Peden Doma Bhutia. CEO Sebastien Bazin noted during its recent earnings call that India'sdemographic profile, especially its growing middle class, is its greatest asset. He added that at least 200 million Indians will enter the middle class within the next 10 years.   Accor currently operates 62 hotels in India across four segments: luxury, premium, mid-range, and economy. The company expects to open nine more properties this year. Despite Accor's optimism about India, the company's India business currently represents only 2% of its global operations. Bazin acknowledged that Accor would have to revamp its strategy in India and hopes to reveal more this year.  Get more travel news at https://skift.com Producer/Presenter: Jose Marmolejos

Episode Notes Atlanta recently reached a three-year, $1 million deal with the Michelin Guide. Discover Atlanta CEO William Pate discussed that topic and more in an interview with Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam.  Pate said having Atlanta's restaurants appear in the Michelin Guide has boosted the city's culinary scene. He noted restaurants that have already been selected for the guide have seen a 30% increase in business. Atlanta is the seventh U.S. city to be selected for the Michelin Guide.  Pate also touched on Atlanta's preparations for the 2026 World Cup, during which the city will host eight matches. He said Atlanta could be a home base for World Cup fans since its airport has nonstop flights to every other host city.  Next, while the airline industry is seeing a surge in travel demand, JetBlue Airways is struggling. The carrier posted a first-quarter loss, writes Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi.  JetBlue reported a $716 million loss, which Maharishi notes was partly caused by the large fees the company had to pay to end its planned merger with Spirit Airlines. JetBlue's Chief Financial Officer said the break-up fees cost the carrier $530 million.  In addition, CEO Joanna Geraghty said the increase in capacity to popular destinations like Mexico and Caribbean has put pressure on the company's revenues.  Finally, Travel Technology Reporter Justin Dawes examines how Amadeus employees have been using Microsoft's artificial intelligence-powered chatbot Copilot.  Amadeus is among a group of companies testing Copilot as part of Microsoft's Early Adopter Program. Microsoft said last September that it would incorporate Copilot into its products. Dawes lists several ways Amadeus staff has used Copilot, such as summarizing long discussions between coworkers and conducting searches of Amadeus' own data.  Frederick Ros, Amadeus' head of digital workspace services, said staff at the travel technology company had spoken very highly of Copilot. 

Major stories developing on the global economic front, including:Congress' Patchwork Plan to Avert ShutdownNvidia's Rise Echoes Tesla Hype TrainBond Bulls Buy the DipInvestors Up Their Macy's BidNYCB Face Real Estate ReckoningChina Unveils Lofty Economic AmbitionsChina Doesn't Bite on AppleJetBlue Grounds Spirit Takeover PlansBoeing's Reputation Takes a NosediveTech Stocks in TurmoilFinWeekly has the latest updates on top market topics and other financial news: Congress recently unveiled a $436 billion package to fund a quarter of US government agencies, aiming to avert shutdowns and resolve ideological disputes. In tech, Nvidia's soaring stock echoes Tesla's past surge, highlighting belief in transformative tech like AI while urging caution. Despite rising yields, bond investors anticipate economic slowdowns, eyeing US Treasury bonds. Meanwhile, Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital persist in their Macy's bid, offering a 33% premium. At the same time, New York Community Bancorp faces credit downgrades, impacting stocks and investor confidence. In Asia, China sets a 5% growth target amid economic challenges, but transparency concerns linger. Tech giant Apple's iPhone sales plummet in China, signaling market dominance struggles. In aviation, JetBlue Airways abandons Spirit Airlines bid, facing regulatory hurdles. Meanwhile, Boeing faces FAA scrutiny over quality control lapses, emphasizing safety concerns. Finally, Apple and Tesla stocks stumble, raising worries about sector overvaluation and triggering market downturns. Tune in for insights into these dynamic economic trends shaping our world.Disclaimer:BYFIQ, LLC is a wholly owned entity of Coltivar Group, LLC. The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.byfiq.com/terms-and-privacy-policy for additional important information.Support the show

Episode Notes Airbnb said on Monday it's approaching 1.5 million verified listings, a key part of its strategy to build trust among users, reports Executive Editor Dennis Schaal. The company added that badges will be pinned to listings that have completed the verification process. Airbnb has long struggled to deal with fake listings and scammers, Airbnb's verification push is designed to combat those issues. The short-term rental giant said it removed 59,000 fake listings last year.  Airbnb first pledged to verify all of its listings in November 2019. The company recently said it had 7.7 million active listings at the end of last year.  Next, JetBlue Airways announced that it has reached an agreement with Spirit Airlines to end their proposed merger, writes Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi.  A federal judge had blocked the merger in January on the grounds that the combined airline would raise fares and hurt consumers. Both airlines said they believed it was unlikely that all the conditions for the merger would be approved by July 24. JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said the company would focus on its strategy to return to profitability while Spirit CEO Ted Christie said he believed it could survive as an independent airline.  Some Wall Street analysts have speculated that Spirit could either face a potential bankruptcy or have to find another buyer if it couldn't merge with JetBlue.  Finally, American Airlines has announced it's ordering 260 new jets from three different manufacturers. Airlines Editor Gordon Smith delves into what the company is getting. American has confirmed it ordered 85 Boeing 737 Max 10 jets. It's the company's first order of the Max 10, which has yet to be certified to fly commercially. American ordered the exact same number of Airbus A321neos. In addition, the carrier placed an order for 90 Embraer E175s, which will be equipped with high-speed satellite Wi-Fi. 

Bryony returns with Bonny Simi, President of Operations at Jobs Aviation, where she's working on bringing to market a new civilian electric VTOL (eVTOL) aircraft. Prior to joining the team at Joby, Bonny held several operational and strategic roles at JetBlue Most notably, she founded and led JetBlue Technology Ventures, investing in improving the travel, hospitality, and transportation industries. As a pilot, Bonny has commanded Boeing, Airbus and Embraer aircraft at both United Airlines and JetBlue Airways. She is also an Emmy-nominated sports reporter and a 3-time Olympian in the sport of Luge. She holds a BA in Communications, a MS in Management and a MS in Engineering, all from Stanford University, as well as a MS in Human Resources from Regis University.    Links  Explore Joby's website here: https://www.jobyaviation.com You can watch more footage of Joby's eVTOL aircraft here: https://www.youtube.com/@JobyAviation/featured Read about Joby's partnership with the US DoD here: https://www.jobyaviation.com/news/joby-delivers-first-evtol-edwards/ Hear Bonny talk more about her lessons from competing in luge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj9Ey6fdnT0 Listen to the theme song from Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines (the title inspiration for this episode!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPgS26ZhqZs

Episode Notes American Airlines and United Airlines are among the major carriers that have increased baggage fees in recent months. Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi explains why checking bags at airports has gotten more expensive.   Maharishi writes that nearly every carrier cited inflation, higher fuel and operating costs as reasons they hiked baggage fees. JetBlue Airways said it raised baggage fees as part of its plan to return to profitability.  Airlines may also be increasing bag fees to help boost sign ups for their loyalty programs and co-branded credit cards. An airline consulting firm executive said expensive bag fees increase the value of airline-branded credit cards. American said its loyalty program members and credit card holders can check their first bag for free.   Next, New York City hotels could see a $380 million boost in revenue this year from the city's de facto ban on short-term rentals, writes Short-Term Rental Reporter Srividya Kalyanaraman.  A new report from real estate firm JLL revealed the New York City hotels could book an additional 2.2 million nights this year. A city law requiring hosts to be present for stays shorter than 30 days went into effect last September. In addition to the crackdown on short-term rentals, New York City's hotel industry also stands to benefit from a projected surge in international tourists this year. Finally, Katerina Giannouka has left her role as CEO of Jumeirah Group, writes Middle East Reporter Josh Corder.  Giannouka became Jumeirah's first female CEO in December 2022 after having previously served as the Asia-Pacific president for Radisson. During her brief time at Jumeirah, she said she was looking to double the group's portfolio, including signing more hotels outside of the United Arab Emirates. Jumeirah's current Chief Operating Officer Thomas B. Meier will serve as interim CEO, according to an internal document seen by Skift. 

Episode Notes Some analysts had wondered if Airbnb could increase its supply of hosts and listings to meet the growing demand from travelers worldwide. That question has been put to rest, writes Executive Editor Dennis Schaal.  Airbnb said during its fourth-quarter earnings call on Tuesday it has around 7.7 million active listings. That's an increase of more than 1 million from the end of 2022. The company ended 2023 with a roster of more than 5 million hosts, also a jump of roughly 1 million from the previous year.  Airbnb also said its supply of listings increased 18% in the fourth quarter from the same period in 2022.  Next, Marriott had a banner 2023, especially in the luxury sector, reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O'Neill.  Marriott said during its fourth-quarter earnings call that it generated $3 billion worth of net income and a 48% profit margin last year. The company was boosted by its strength in luxury. Marriott had a company record of 58 luxury signings last year. It says its portfolio of luxury hotels is 50% larger than its nearest competitor.  Finally, billionaire investor Carl Icahn has again bought a stake in an airline — this time in JetBlue Airways, writes Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi.  Icahn reported a 9% stake in JetBlue, making him the airline's third-largest investor. JetBlue shares rose by more than 16% after news of Icahn's stake became public. That's welcome news for a company that has experienced its share of struggles in recent years, including declining revenues.  Icahn acquired a more than 20% stake in Trans World Airlines in 1985. He helped TWA grow, but it was saddled with debt and filed for bankruptcy twice. 

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During the most recent earnings call, JetBlue Airways presented insights into their present operations and anticipated strategies. The CEO acknowledged to investors, "We've already got a very big leisure franchise with a solid, premium onboard offering. Over 25% of our seats are actually premium seats, a significant figure within the industry. We can capitalize on the leisure customer with our diverse portfolio of products, but we need to advance how we segment, how we merchandise, and make strides to close gaps in that product offering." Although fourth-quarter revenues have declined, JetBlue Airways has shown steady financial performance driven by its premium offerings and loyalty programs. The company pointed to its "Even More Space" and "Mint" products as contributors to a year-over-year revenue growth in the double digits. Moreover, the importance of the TrueBlue loyalty program in reinforcing the company's financial stability was also acknowledged in the earnings call. In efforts to bolster its competitive standing in the industry, JetBlue Airways places a major emphasis on customer experience. The company has committed to refining its product segmentation and broadening its premium offerings, in an attempt to satisfy the diverse needs of its customers. In response to the rising demand for high-quality customer service and premium experiences that has emerged post-COVID, JetBlue Airways has expressed its preparedness to respond. As stated during the earnings call, the company has demonstrated resilience in adjusting its strategy to match the shifting domestic and international travel trends. Echoing his earlier statements, the CEO reiterated, "We've already got a very big leisure franchise with a solid, premium onboard offering, but we need to advance how we segment, how we merchandise. We need to close gaps in that product offering." As far as future strategies are concerned, JetBlue Airways, on the earnings call, detailed a range of initiatives designed to evolve their offerings and cater more efficiently to their core leisure customers. This includes strategies for boosting revenue, managing their network more efficiently, and rebalancing routes. Furthermore, the company plans to amplify the influence of its TrueBlue loyalty program and enhance operational reliability through the use of technology-based solutions such as predictive aircraft maintenance and scheduling enhancements, while also maintaining financial discipline. Despite the evident challenges, JetBlue Airways seems well-equipped and prepared to continue responding to changing customer trends and deliver customer value. The ultimate success of these initiatives, as the company acknowledged on the earnings call, depends significantly on effective execution and influences beyond JetBlue's immediate control. However, JetBlue Airways, based on the company's declarations, appears cautiously optimistic regarding its potential to handle these challenges well. JBLU Company info: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/JBLU/profile For more PSFK research : www.psfk.com  This email has been published and shared for the purpose of business research and is not intended as investment advice.

Ralph welcomes leaders from two grassroots groups advocating against the war on Gaza. First, from Tel Aviv, we are joined by Ido Setter of “Standing Together” a movement aimed at mobilizing Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel in pursuit of peace, equality, and social and climate justice. Then, here in America, Stefanie Fox, executive director of Jewish Voice For Peace, reports on their work taking action in Congress, on the streets, and in the press to stop the ongoing genocide in Gaza.Ido Setter works on Standing Together's digital mobilization team. Standing Together is a grassroots movement mobilizing Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel in pursuit of peace, equality, and social and climate justice.For the last two decades, the Israeli government and Israel as a state didn't offer any kind of hope for the Palestinian. There wasn't another serious peace process, no serious talks, and basically the Israeli government said to Palestinians, “Listen, this is how things are going to be. Deal with it.” And when you don't offer any hope, people will go to extreme places. So what happened on October 7th was, of course, a strategic collapse. But it was also an accumulation of the past two decades, where Israel didn't think that moving forward with a peace treaty or some kind of a peace agreement with the Palestinian people was an imperative.Ido SetterNothing stays on one side of the border. Everything that happens on the Palestinian side of the border eventually comes back to the Israeli side of the border… We need to stop right now what's happening at the current moment in Gaza, have compassion, and move in the opposite direction that Benjamin Netanyahu and his hawkish government is trying to lead us.Ido SetterStefanie Fox is Executive Director of Jewish Voice for Peace, which is one of the largest Jewish anti-Zionist organizations in the world.There is a large and growing community of faith leaders, of rabbis, of synagogues, of many, many Jews who are working to build a Judaism liberated from Zionism. And so there's probably 10 synagogues across the country that are anti- or non-Zionist. There are dozens of independent spiritual communities we call Chavurot that are connected (or not) to Jewish Voice for Peace. There's a burgeoning and growing movement to fight for the soul of Judaism, to fight for the future of our communities. And we have millennia of Jewish tradition—that predate the founding of the state of Israel and the movement of political Zionism—to lean on and to extend into a future where we are not bound up and made complicit in support for a genocidal ethno-state.Stefanie FoxThe term ‘semite' comes out of 19th century scientific racism. It's not really something in any moment in history that anybody has actually used to describe themselves. It's only a racist term. And so, the term ‘antisemitism' does refer to the bigotry and discrimination that emerged out of that racist classification system. And at its root it comes from the same white supremacy in which anti Palestinian racism and erasure and Zionism itself were born… And of course, antisemitism is real. There's real hatred and bigotry and discrimination against Jews. The point is that antisemitism and white supremacy and Zionism emerge from the same root of exclusionary ethno-nationalist racialized state building.Stefanie FoxIn order for [President Biden and the US Congress] not to ask for a ceasefire, they are engaged in hostilities now—the U.S. that is—against the Houthis in Yemen. They are bombing in Iraq and Syria. It's quite a price the U.S. is paying…because if there were a ceasefire, there'd be no Houthi assailing of shipping in the Red Sea. There would be no missiles with Hezbollah in Lebanon.Ralph NaderIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantisNews 1/24/241. Just Foreign Policy reports that there is dissent brewing among Obama foreign policy alumni regarding President Biden's air war on the Yemeni Houthis. Former Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes, considered Obama's foreign policy guru, called the campaign “a dangerous escalation,” and further stated "We have no legal basis to be doing that.” Rhodes, joined by former National Security Council Spokesman Tommy Vietor, are thus aligned with the dozens of groups – including the Friends Committee on National Legislation, the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, and World BEYOND War, among many others – which signed a letter calling for an end to the campaign. Representative Ro Khanna, writing in the Nation, argues that “President Biden has both the constitutional obligation and a political imperative to seek congressional authorization for proposed hostilities,” but is quick to note that “ it is…not too late to pursue a more effective approach…which happens to be wildly popular with voters—regional diplomacy and statesmanship.” Asked "Are the airstrikes in Yemen working?" President Biden himself replied “are they stopping the Houthis? No. Are they gonna continue? Yes," per Just Foreign Policy.2. Following Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's statement ruling out a two-state solution, more Senate Democrats are warming up to the idea of imposing conditions on military aid to Israel. Yahoo! News reports that 18 Senate Democrats now support “an amendment that would require that any country receiving funding in the supplemental [aid package] use the money in accordance with U.S. law, international humanitarian law and the law of armed conflict,” with five Senators – Tina Smith, Tammy Baldwin, Laphonza Butler, Jon Ossoff, and Raphael Warnock – adding their names after Netanyahu's comments, per Jewish Insider. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has been non-committal, with the Times of Israel reporting that he said “the Democratic caucus is still discussing the best way forward, regarding conditioning aid to Israel.”3. The Huffington Post reports controversial Biden Middle East advisor Brett McGurk may have earned a target on his back from Congressional Progressives. A draft letter from Congressional Democrats to Biden demanding McGurk's resignation is already circulating, with sources saying frustration with McGurk “has reached a boiling point.” McGurk's signature Middle East policy has been his attempted marriage of Israel and Saudi Arabia, even going so far as to push “U.S. officials to tie the future of the Palestinian enclave of Gaza to the prospective Saudi-Israel deal.” Other officials, speaking anonymously, called the plan “delusionally optimistic.” However, while Progressives may well claim McGurk's political scalp, some worry that he could become a scapegoat for administration-wide policy on Palestine.4. Harvard, caving to attacks from the likes of Larry Summers and billionaire Bill Ackman, has established an “Antisemitism taskforce.” However, this has not stopped the bad-faith attacks on the university, with that same coterie now alleging that the co-chair of the task force – Professor of Jewish History Derek J. Penslar – is insufficiently Zionist, per the Crimson. Penslar has previously signed a letter stating “‘Israel's long-standing occupation' of Gaza [has] resulted in a ‘regime of apartheid,'” and rejects the IHRA definition of antisemitism, which includes anti-Zionism. Summers wrote that Penslar is “unsuited” to lead the task force; meanwhile the American Academy for Jewish Research writes “Professor Penslar is a prolific scholar with a stellar international reputation, whose numerous books address the historical development of many of the topics raising rancor at our universities today: antisemitism, Zionism, Jews and the military, and the history of Israel.” Responding to Summers, Professor Steven Levitsky, who is Jewish, said “Larry Summers…is not representative of a majority of Jews at Harvard,” adding “That guy is batshit crazy — and you can quote me on that.”5. U.S. District Judge William Young has blocked the planned merger of Spirit Airlines and Jetblue Airways, arguing the acquisition would “‘substantially lessen competition' in violation of the Clayton Act, which ‘was designed to prevent anticompetitive harms for consumers,'” per the Hill. President Biden praised the decision in a statement, saying “Today's ruling is a victory for consumers everywhere who want lower prices and more choices. My Administration will continue to fight to protect consumers and enforce our antitrust laws.” The Department of Justice has been fighting this merger since March 2023.6. The New Republic reports “Earlier this month, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released an explosive report documenting that Donald Trump's businesses pocketed at least $7.8 million in payments from foreign governments during his presidency.” Yet, House Democrats are powerless to subpoena witnesses to further investigate this report because Republicans hold the majority. Ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, Jamie Raskin, has been pushing Senate Democrats – who hold the gavels in that chamber – to issue subpoenas. Yet these Senate Democrats have hesitated to do so. We urge these powerful Democratic committee chairs to use their subpoena power. The American people deserve to know if their president profited from foreign dealings at their expense.7. Public Citizen reports “the [Consumer Financial Protection Bureau] plans to crack down on banks charging ridiculous overdraft fees. Their proposal would cap overdraft fees at $3 and close the loophole that allows banks to take advantage of Americans who are already struggling.” CFPB Director Rohit Chopra is quoted saying “Decades ago, overdraft loans got special treatment to make it easier for banks to cover paper checks that were often sent through the mail…Today, we are proposing rules to close a longstanding loophole that allowed many large banks to transform overdraft into a massive junk fee harvesting machine." According to the CFPB's statement, “The proposed rule would apply to insured financial institutions with more than $10 billion in assets… The CFPB estimates that this rule may save consumers $3.5 billion or more in fees per year.”8. California Senate candidate Barbara Lee has picked up the endorsement of the statewide McClatchy editorial board, including major Golden State papers like the Sacramento Bee. In their announcement of the endorsement, the Bee wrote “Barbara Lee stood out from the rest. Her independence, her perseverance in fighting for the underdog and her life experiences set her apart.” Confirming this assessment, just this week Congresswoman Lee was kicked out of a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee hearing on Cuba for arguing in favor of normalizing diplomatic relations.9. The National Labor Relations Board has filed a complaint against Trader Joe's for the company's attempted union busting. Based on a 2022 unfair labor practice charge, the complaint alleges the company shuttered their New York City wine store in order to avoid impending unionization, in addition to “subject[ing] employees to interrogation, threaten[ing] to cut their benefits and [telling] them deciding to join a union would be ‘futile,'” Grocery Dive reports. The United Food and Commercial Workers union praised the decision, writing “Trader Joe's shamelessly and illegally engaged in union busting to scare Trader Joe's workers across the region and stop these workers from having a voice on the job. We applaud the NLRB's decision …and look forward to holding Trader Joe's accountable for their egregious anti-worker behavior.” Possible remedies the board could utilize include compelling the company to reopen the store.10. Finally, he Intercept reports Republicans Glen Grothman and Marco Rubio have put forward a bill to provide pensions to citizens who worked for Air America. But just what was Air America? The generically named airline was in fact a CIA cutout which “has been accused of running weapons and even…drugs in Southeast Asia.” The faux airline also played a key role in the CIA's operations in Laos and Cambodia, among the darkest chapters in American covert ops history. Tim Weiner, author of Legacy of Ashes told the Intercept “The whole point of Air America was to kill Communists.” Ironically, as the piece points out, these are the same Republicans who decry the so-called “deep state.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Ricardo González, gestor de GPM y autor del libro "El Código de Wall Street", analiza valores como Macy´s, Archer-Daniels, Solaredge Technologies, Microsoft, United Airlines, Jetblue Airways y Spirit Airlines, así como Brown & Brown y Zions Bankcorporation.

Episode Notes The travel industry has gone from deep struggles during Covid to a major boom, with the high demand for “revenge travel.” So what's in store for travel in 2024? Skift Research believes the industry will return to normal, writes Head of Research Seth Borko. Skift Research said in its newly published 2024 Global Travel Outlook that revenue growth for the travel industry will likely decelerate. However, Borko writes the slowdown isn't a sign of weakness. He adds that economic conditions appear poised to support further spending and that consumers increasingly prioritize travel.  Next, Airbnb argues that New York City hasn't delivered on the benefits it promised residents after it enacted a de facto ban on short-term rentals in the city, writes Executive Editor Dennis Schaal.  New York City enacted the law, which requires hosts be present for stays shorter than 30 days, as part of its efforts to increase housing availability and lower rents. Taylor Marr, Airbnb's senior housing economist, said there's been no discernable increase in available rental supply since the city's rules went into effect last September. In addition, rents in New York City rose roughly 2% in December.  Finally, Spirit Airlines faces an uncertain future following a federal judge's decision to block its proposed merger with JetBlue Airways, writes Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi.  Maharishi writes Spirit is on its own to deal with declining revenues and surging operating costs. The airline hasn't turned a profit since 2019 and several analysts said it probably needs a buyer or another way to improve its financial situation. Spirit's shares have dropped by nearly 70% since the judge's ruling.  Maharishi adds Frontier Airlines, which originally sought to merge with Spirit in 2022, could be a potential buyer. But some industry analysts believe it may be difficult for Frontier to launch a bid since it's also in a financially weaker state compared to two years ago. 

Episode Notes A U.S. District Court judge blocked the proposed $3.8 billion merger between JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines, the first time in 20 years Washington has rejected an airline merger, writes Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi. Maharishi reports the ruling represents a victory for the Biden administration, which has supported more competition in the airline industry. Four airlines control 80% of the U.S. market following a series of mergers the U.S. government has approved in the last two decades. Maharishi adds the judge's decision is a major setback for JetBlue, which had been seeking ways to become more competitive against the giants of the U.S. airline industry.  JetBlue would have fully absorbed Spirit's operations if the merger had been approved.  Next, flight disruptions are continuing to mount after a severe winter storm battered the Northeastern United States, writes Airlines Reporter Maharishi.  There were close to 2,000 cancellations and 5,000 delays across the U.S. as of Tuesday afternoon, according to flight tracking site FlightAware. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines have been hit with the most disruptions thus far, although not all were caused by the weather. Maharishi adds airlines may not get a reprieve after the current storm passes, with another Arctic blast expected to hit the Southern and Plains regions of the U.S. later this week.  Finally, Turkey is now charging tourists an admission fee to enter mosque and UNESCO World Heritage Site Hagia Sophia, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam. Tourists have to pay about $27 to enter the site, one of Turkey's most famous attractions, starting this week. Hagia Sophia had admitted tourists free of charge since 2020, when services resumed at the mosque. Muslim visitors to Turkey can still worship for free at Hagia Sophia at appropriate times, noting the government has separated how tourists and worshippers enter the building. 

De reclamefilmpjes met bekende popsterren als Katy Perry zorgen niet voor hongerige klanten. Maaltijdbezorger Just Eat Takeaway ziet het aantal bestellingen fors dalen. Vooral bij het Amerikaanse Grubhub verliest het in rap tempo klanten. Al dik anderhalf jaar wordt een koper gezocht voor dat onderdeel, maar niemand lijkt het te willen. In deze aflevering kijken we naar de hele bestelling aan problemen. Want niet alleen Grubhub is een probleem, ook in Zuid-Europa en Australië gaan de zaken slecht. Sinds de piek een paar jaar geleden is zo'n 90 procent van de beurswaarde weggevaagd.  Niet alleen bij Just Eat Takeaway is de lijst met tegenvallers lang. Dat geldt ook voor China. Dalende export, laag consumentenvertrouwen, hoge werkloosheid en een hardnekkige vastgoedcrisis. De economie van China staat er slecht voor. Ook beleggers zeggen hun vertrouwen in het land op.  Een flinke strijd binnen de bestuurskamers van de Europese Centrale Bank. De ene na de andere ECB-bestuurders probeert de hoop op een snelle renteverlaging te temperen. Laatste in de rij is Klaas Knot, president van De Nederlandsche Bank.  Maar nu laat ook de opperbaas van zich horen: Christine Lagarde. Volgens haar gaat de rente gewoon omlaag, waarschijnlijk deze zomer al. In de weekserie gaat het tot slot over de beste ceo's ter wereld. Met vandaag de 'beste baas' die Apple ooit heeft gehad. Nee, het is niet Steve Jobs, maar Tim Cook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our news wrap Tuesday, snow and ice storms plagued much of the country again, the top tax policymakers in Congress announced a bipartisan agreement to expand the child tax credit and restore a variety of breaks for businesses, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy made an urgent appeal for help against Russia and a federal judge in Boston blocked JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Howdy, y'all, and welcome to The Cyber Ranch Podcast!  That's Tim Rohrbaugh, Founder/Principal at DefaultDenySec, former CISO for JetBlue Airways, advisor, investor: yup!  Another Cyber Ranch guest with an awesome history!  Tim and Allan were chatting a while back about budgeting cybersecurity programs, and they found out that they disagreed on a rather key point.  In true Cyber Ranch fashion, Allan immediately asked Tim to come back to the show and to dig into the issue with him.  They are starting with disagreement, which always makes for a better show... Allan maintains that the cybersecurity budget should be tied to specific risks identified vs. specific business processes and/or assets as determined by Business Impact Analysis. In other words, we identify WHAT we care about, use BIA to tell ourselves HOW MUCH we care, and then we chart the risks to those processes and assets.  We then stack rank the risks based on impact but also plausibility (see prior show with Andy Ellis and Chris Roberts as to why Allan uses plausibility and not probability).  We then can sit down with the business and say: For $x we can address these top 5 risks For $y we can address these top 7 risks Etc, etc. Budgets are tight? Lower the risks addressed.  It's that simple! NOTE: Allan is cheating here with this simplification.  Run rate matters.  Our existing tech stack is already in play before we address specific risks.  So there is accretion there that must be acknowledged.  And the question is also begged:  How much does the already established run rate actually tackle specific risks vs. broad strokes?  EDR, for example, should already be present.  Do we say that EDR addresses the ransomware risk or the data leakage risk of HR data or the data theft risk of customer data, and/or…  You get the point.  Allan's model is not perfect.  But what Allan has ALWAYS stood against is the idea that the cyber budget should simply be expressed as percentage of revenue or percentage of IT budget or percentage of anything external to cybersecurity, really. Tim, disagrees and finds flaws in Allan's model: Should we be tied to IT budget at all?  Tim says YES! Should we only be a percentage of revenue or overall organizational budget?  Tim says YES! What is the value in capping budget via external measures like %age of IT spend or %age of revenue? How do we tackle run rate vs. specific projects in your model? How does one choose what remains and what gets cut from the to-do list when budget tightening occurs? What other benefits exist to Tim's model? Is there a way to reconcile the two models? Is that reconciliation even necessary?

Ask Skift Is the AI Chatbot for the Travel Industry: Ask Skift Your Questions Episode Notes Maui's western region will fully reopen to tourism on Wednesday, two months after it was devastated by a massive wildfire. But Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam writes the island still faces a long road to recovery.   Sherry Doung, executive director of the Maui Visitors & Convention Bureau, said the organization wasn't expecting large numbers of travelers to come to western Maui. Scheduled airline seats to Maui for November and December are still substantially below 2022 levels. While Habtemariam reports that the huge post-disaster decline in tourism to Maui has stopped, visitor numbers aren't expected to substantially increase for some time.  Next, JetBlue Airways had a brutal third quarter, as weather-related disruptions and rising jet fuel costs dented its profits, reports Associate Editor Rashaad Jorden.  JetBlue posted a $129 million net loss, excluding one-time accounting charges. The company reported during its earnings call on Tuesday that it generated $2.4 billion in revenue, an 8.2% decrease from the same period last year. JetBlue Chief Financial Officer Ursula Hurley described the magnitude of air traffic control and weather-related delays as staggering.  However, the news coming out of the earnings call wasn't all negative. JetBlue President Joanne Geraghty said the company has seen a surge in corporate bookings since Labor Day. Finally, Colorado legislators held a public hearing on a proposed bill that would significantly impact short-term rental properties in the state, writes Short-Term Rental Reporter Srividya Kalyanaraman. The bill, if passed, would result in short-term rental units being classified as a residential real property or a lodging property based on its use the previous year. Kalyanaraman reports that how a unit is classified would have a big impact on taxes that owners ultimately pay, with a substantial increase in the tax rates for short-term rentals.

On this day in legal history, October 31st, 1864, Congress admitted Nevada as the 36th state in the Union. This milestone occurred during a crucial period as President Abraham Lincoln sought re-election and support for his proposed 13th Amendment to the Constitution. A noteworthy aspect of this process was the means by which Nevada communicated its intent for statehood. In an extraordinary display of urgency and modernity for the time, the entire text of the proposed state constitution was transmitted to Washington via telegraph. This telegraph message became renowned as the longest and most expensive telegram on record up to that date. The admission of Nevada as the 36th state played a role in securing vital support for President Lincoln and his proposed 13th Amendment, which would eventually abolish slavery in the United States. Biotechnology and genetic testing companies are advocating for changes to a recently implemented Montana law that imposes stringent requirements to protect consumers' genetic data privacy. Notable companies involved in this lobbying effort include GSK Plc, 23andMe Holding Co., and Ancestry.com LLC. These companies argue that the Montana law's mandates are unworkable and could hinder genetic research. Montana's law, effective since October 1, 2023, is part of a broader trend among states to strengthen privacy protections for genetic data. It goes beyond regulating access to genetic information by insurers and employers and focuses on safeguarding data shared with genetic testing companies. The Coalition for Genetic Data Protection, supported by 23andMe and Ancestry, advocates for a policy framework that outlines consumer transparency and consent requirements. Montana's law, however, applies to both consumer genetic testing and entities that collect, use, or analyze genetic data. It does not exempt de-identified data, making it distinct from other state laws.The industry expressed concerns about the broad definition of genetic data, the law's application to hospitals and universities, and the unrealistic consent and disclosure requirements, claiming these concerns could impact clinical trials and research conducted in Montana.GSK, Ancestry, 23andMe Push Montana Genetic Privacy Law ChangesThe U.S. Department of Justice is going to trial to seek the blockage of JetBlue Airways' $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines, an ultra-low-cost carrier, in a bid to preserve competition among low-cost airlines. The trial, taking place in federal court in Boston without a jury, is expected to last about three weeks. A merger between JetBlue and Spirit, the sixth and seventh largest U.S. carriers, respectively, would be the first major U.S. airline combination since 2016 when Alaska Airlines acquired Virgin America.JetBlue has defended the deal as pro-consumer and has offered to sell Spirit's gates and slots at specific airports in an attempt to address antitrust concerns. However, the Justice Department claims that the merger would reduce competition, leading to higher fares and reduced choice for consumers. The department alleges that the deal would replace Spirit with a higher-cost airline, costing consumers over $2 billion in higher fares annually.JetBlue contends that the merger will increase competition and provide a low-fare challenger to the dominant "Big Four" airlines. While JetBlue would become the fifth-largest domestic airline, it would still have less than a 10% market share. The case is part of the Biden administration's broader efforts to strengthen antitrust enforcement. This legal initiative comes after a previous case found that JetBlue's Northeast partnership with American Airlines violated antitrust laws, leading JetBlue to terminate the alliance while American Airlines is appealing the decision.US seeks to block JetBlue, Spirit Airlines merger at trial | ReutersIn his column this week at Bloomberg Tax, Andrew Leahey discusses the IRS's recently announced pilot initiative for its Direct File program, which is set to launch in 13 states for the 2024 tax season. Leahey argues that this program is presented as a mobile-friendly, interview-based online service with the goal of simplifying the tax filing process while reducing associated costs and potentially reducing the reliance on for-profit tax preparation software.Leahey believes that for-profit tax preparation companies need to adapt to remain relevant. They should offer value-added services, such as reviewing calculations, automating error-checking, providing audit defense services, and assisting with complex tax situations not supported by Direct File. Instead of lobbying against the IRS's program, Leahey suggests that these companies should embrace AI and automation, utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance the tax filing process.Leahey sees Direct File as a step toward democratizing tax filing, aligning with global standards and modernizing the tax infrastructure. He suggests that the for-profit tax preparation industry needs to evolve to meet the changing needs and expectations of taxpayers and embrace a collaborative approach with the IRS.Intuit and Others Should Use AI to Complement IRS Direct File Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

JetBlue Airways Q3 2023 earnings call, unedited

Episode Notes Hyatt has seen signs that more workers in big cities are returning to their offices. That could result in the company eventually seeing more business travelers, reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O'Neill.  CEO Mark Hoplamazian said at a recent conference that some of its New York hotels are seeing increased levels of local traffic, a sign of more people back in their offices. Hoplamazian added the increased traffic doesn't necessarily mean pre-Covid levels of business travel. But he said it's an indication of more activity in offices that will eventually boost the sector's recovery. Hoplamazian also expressed confidence that business travel would rebound fully.  Next, budget carriers Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines are poised to profit significantlyif U.S. authorities approve JetBlue Airways' proposed merger with Spirit Airlines, reports Edward Russell, editor of Skift publication Airline Weekly.   JetBlue said on Monday that Allegiant would receive Spirit's assets at Boston Logan and Newark Airports under divestiture agreements reached by JetBlue. In addition, Frontier would gain Spirit's assets at New York's LaGuardia Airport. Russell notes both Allegiant and Frontier could expand their operations at the above-mentioned airports.  However, the agreements between JetBlue and Allegiant and Frontier are subject to the JetBlue-Spirit merger being approved by the U.S. government. The U.S. Justice Department has sued to block the deal on the basis of concerns about competition.  Finally, business travel has made significant progress in its recovery, but will spending in the sector fully rebound? Associate Editor Rashaad Jorden turns to Ask Skift, our artificial intelligence chatbot, for answers. Jordan reports that the state of business travel's recovery varies across the world. Corporate travel volumes were reported as of August to be at least 30% below 2019 levels globally. While a majority of India-based businesses expect business travel to increase this year, executives at several U.S. and European airlines have said in recent months the sector's rebound has plateaued.  But the Global Business Travel Association projected last month that corporate travel spending would surpass pre-Covid levels faster than expected. The group anticipates spending will hit $1.52 trillion in 2024, two years of a previous prediction. 

Episode Notes A new report said JetBlue Airways is planning to raise airfares on routes flown by Spirit Airlines by as much as 40% if the two carriers' proposed merger is approved, reports Edward Russell, editor of Skift publication Airline Weekly.  JetBlue would increase fares between 24% and 40%, according to a report by legal news service Law360. The report cited documents released as part of a lawsuit brought by travelers looking to block the JetBlue-Spirit deal. The travelers suing JetBlue argued that the proposed merger would reduce competition for consumers. Russell notes their lawsuit is separate from the U.S. Department of Justice's suit to stop the merger.  JetBlue said in a statement that, without context, the information gave a “completely inaccurate picture of the facts” and that the proposed merger would result in low fares and better service.  Russell adds that while airfares rose substantially last year, the average domestic airfare has dropped below pre-Covid levels.  Next, travelers flying Qantas to the U.S. have historically arrived in Los Angeles to connect to other cities across the country. But the Australian carrier is looking to serve U.S. and Asian cities with a new plane order, reports Russell.  Russell writes the airline has ordered 24 new long-range planes for both the U.S. and Asia that will see it add more nonstop flights to both regions. That means Qantas' future will see more flying to Chicago and Seattle than Los Angeles. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce said on Thursday the new aircraft will enable the carrier to have more direct flights into the U.S. Finally, American Airlines has filed a federal lawsuit against hidden city flight platform Skiplagged, reports Executive Editor Dennis Schaal. Schaal writes that American alleges that Skiplagged sells flights without authorization and misleads flyers with deceptive offers, among other practices. Skiplagged is famous for offering hidden city flights, where passengers seeking a bargain ditch the rest of their journey at a layover. Schaal notes that airlines prohibit hidden city ticketing because of operational hassles and lost revenue.  American is the latest major travel brand to sue Skiplagged, following Orbitz, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Skiplagged founder Aktarer Zaman told Skift he is fighting to protect consumer rights to find favorable airfares. 

In this episode, we talk to Sara Bogdan, Head of Sustainability and ESG at JetBlue Airways, one of the two airlines in the world planning to achieve net zero emissions by 2040 – a full decade ahead of the industry's target.Bogdan talks about sustainability in the aviation industry, with a particular focus on JetBlue's pioneering efforts. Beginning with a broad overview of global environmental challenges, she highlights various initiatives to enhance fuel efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and employ sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs). We also learn about the airline's collaborative approach with suppliers, government agencies, and stakeholders. The complexity of balancing business growth with environmental impact is explored, with an emphasis on the necessity for transparency, innovation, and accountability. If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with JetBlue Ventures President Amy Burr who shared how JetBlue's technology investments are aiding the aviation sector to make progressive moves towards sustainability. Check it out here.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:JetBlue Announces Science-based Emissions Reduction Target and Strategy to Achieve Net Zero by 2040 - JetBlueUnited, JetBlue further investments in sustainability - PhocusWire JetBlue, Shell ink sustainable fuel deal trackable using blockchain - Ledger InsightsJetBlue to allow travellers to contribute towards SAF - Business Travel NewsJetBlue Partners With CHOOSE To Give Customers Tools To Scale Sustainable Flying - TravelPulseJetBlue signs SAF supply agreement with AIR COMPANY - Airport Technology Amy Burr on how JetBlue Ventures is investing in the future of sustainable aviation - SimpliFlying  How Sara Bogdan is taking JetBlue towards net zero via SAF and more - SimpliFlying 

Episode Notes IHG has launched its 19th brand, called Garner, an IHG hotel, as part of its strategy to target mid-market travelers, reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O'Neill. O'Neill writes Garner aims to be more affordable for travelers than IHG's other brands targeting this segment. The company expects to open more than 1,000 hotels under the Garner brand over the next two decades. O'Neill adds that until the launch of Garner, IHG didn't have a brand that fit this price range. An added attraction: Garner will allow guests to bring pets into their rooms.  Next, Booking Holdings is proposing concessions for an issue threatening European Commission regulatory approval of its deal to acquire flight tech company eTraveli Group. Booking's plan is to show hotels from competitors when travelers book a flight, reports Executive Editor Dennis Schaal.   Schaal writes European regulators are balking at approving the roughly $2 billion deal because they think it would strengthen Booking's leading hotel business on the continent. As for a potential solution, Booking could use sister brand Kayak to offer choices from rival online travel agencies or the hotels themselves. Schaal adds such a scenario could also bolster the company's already market-shaping hotels business.  The European Commission is expected to make a decision on the deal by August 30.  Finally, the proposed merger of JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines has been one of travel's most watched developments over the past year. Associate Editor Rashaad Jorden provides a timeline of the planned deal poised to shake up the U.S. airline industry.  Jorden lists the major twists and turns in the proposed JetBlue-Spirit deal by the month they occurred, which includes Spirit's initial plans to merge with Frontier Airlines and JetBlue's repeated attempts to acquire Spirit. The timeline also details the U.S. Department of Justice's quest to block the JetBlue-Spirit merger, citing concerns the deal would reduce competition and raise airfares. The department's lawsuit to thwart the proposed merger will go on trial this October. 

Ask Skift Is the AI Chatbot for the Travel Industry: Ask Skift Your Questions Episode Notes Hotels are increasingly viewing wellness as a way to attract travelers placing a greater emphasis on their physical and mental well-being. So what strategies are hotel brands taking? Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O'Neill reports in this week's Early Check-In column that a recently published report is providing some answers. O'Neill writes a report by consultancy firm RLA Global is a rare effort to quantify wellness trends in hotels. That report analyzed data at more than 2,500 properties worldwide with some wellness, which include gyms, spas and yoga classes. O'Neill notes the report indicates hotels need to make significant investments in wellness activities for the sector to be profitable. He adds an extensive wellness offering typically translates into higher occupancy, higher average daily revenue gains and higher profit.  Next, Tripadvisor's Viator brand and GetYourGuide are two of the biggest players in the tours and activities sector. So after GetYourGuide recently announced a nearly $195 million investment round, how does it match up against Viator? Executive Editor Dennis Schaal looks for answers.   Schaal acknowledges that it's tough to say definitively if Viator is growing faster than GetYourGuide. While Tripadvisor is worth close to $2.5 billion, GetYourGuide is a private company that doesn't publish its financial records. Although a source close to GetYourGuide argued that it's larger than the standalone Viator brand, Schaal writes the edge in number of bookable tours and activities appears to go to Tripadvisor. Meanwhile, a partner at Tourpreneur, a company that provides advice to tour operators, said he believes Tripadvisor is likely leading in the U.S. while GetYourGuide holds the top spot in Europe.  Finally, major airlines are getting a major boost from advances in the increasingly lucrative in-flight entertainment industry, reports Associate Editor Rashaad Jorden. Jorden writes that carriers such as American Airlines and JetBlue Airways have teamed up with streaming services in recent years. American offers the use of an Apple Music subscription to stream inflight without the purchase of Wi-Fi. Meanwhile, JetBlue will provide passengers the opportunity to stream content from Peacock starting this summer. A JetBlue executive said travelers with a Peacock account will be able to stream all of the platform's content from their own devices during flights.  Jorden adds that airlines' efforts to enhance their in-flight entertainment options have gotten a helping hand from improved aircraft designs. Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines are introducing new in-flight entertainment systems on aircraft that will start flying in the next two years. 

Join us for an exciting conversation with David Neeleman, the mastermind behind Breeze Airways™. Don't miss his stories about the fascinating details of the start-up airline, including its goals, vibrant company culture, and highly anticipated fleet composition. Hear all of this and more when you tune in!   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE What separates Breeze Airways™ from other airlines? Actions Breeze Airways™ takes to ensure the well-being of airline employees Favorable benefits of flying for Breeze Airways™ Breeze Airways™ programs to outsource talents and streamline their hiring process The key concern on the unionization of Breeze Airways™ pilots   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED JetBlue Jonathan Ornstein United Airlines Chick-fil-A The Checklist by Alexandra Franzen | Paperback  SkyWest Airlines National Mediation Board The Air Line Pilots Association   ABOUT DAVID NEELEMAN David is the Founder and CEO of Breeze Airways™. He is a remarkable entrepreneur who has created successful airlines like JetBlue, Morris Air, WestJet, and Azul. Born in Brazil, he later moved to Utah. David co-founded Morris Air in 1984, implementing innovative systems such as electronic ticketing and home reservationists. After selling Morris Air, he developed the Open Skies reservation system and acted as a consultant for WestJet. David then founded JetBlue Airways, leading it to become a major airline and earning numerous awards. He subsequently launched Azul in Brazil, expanding air travel options.   Now, David focuses on the US market with Breeze Airways, operating 39 routes and planning to reinvent low-cost travel with nonstop service. Breeze currently operates 13 aircraft and has orders for 60 more, with deliveries starting in October.   CONNECT WITH DAVID Website: Breeze Airways™ LinkedIn: David Neeleman   CONNECT WITH US  Are you ready to take your relationship to the next level? Don't wait until it's too late. Use the promo code “PODCAST” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com!   If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at podcast@spitfireelite.com   FREE professional pilot resume templates available at www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/.    SPONSOR If you're a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call 704-717-8900 ext 120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP®   

US futures are indicating a slightly higher open. European equity markets have opened with gains, following mixed Asian markets. Latest Fed commentary offers support for June pause, sending market-implied odds of a hike sharply lower. Markets now pricing out dovish pivot in 2023. Markets also taking positive hints from debt ceiling bill and China Caixin PMI.Companies Mentioned: Google, Lucid Group, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways

Living with ADHD as an Entrepreneur | How To Turn ADHD Into a Superpower ADHD and entrepreneurship [00:00:01] I introduce myself and my purpose of helping entrepreneurs with ADHD manage their condition and succeed in business. Challenges faced by ADHD entrepreneurs [00:00:57] I discuss the challenges faced by entrepreneurs with ADHD, including difficulties with managing money and the lack of tailored information and support available. Importance of tailored support for ADHD entrepreneurs [00:04:28] I emphasize the importance of tailored support for entrepreneurs with ADHD, as generalized information and advice may not work for those with neurodivergent conditions. Debt and Bankruptcy [00:07:47] I talk about my personal experience with debt and bankruptcy, and the advice I received from influential people. Procrastination and Fear [00:09:18] I discuss my observations and insights on procrastination and fear, and how they relate to my own experiences. Brain Scans and Deactivating Tasks [00:10:00] I talk about my brain scans and how they relate to deactivating tasks, stove moments, and the difficulties faced by people with ADHD and neurodivergent individuals. Brain Activating and Deactivating Activities [00:15:28] I discuss the difference between brain activating and deactivating activities and how they affect my ability to concentrate and procrastinate. Paralysis by Analysis [00:20:09] I talk about how overthinking and the abundance of options can lead to paralysis by analysis, making it difficult to make decisions and take action. Flowing vs Concentrating [00:21:36] I explain the difference between flowing and concentrating, and how they relate to effortless and immersive focus versus deliberate and intentional application of focus. Building a Business [00:24:14] I talk about how I started my production company with the help of my friends and how having help was crucial for me to thrive. I also mention how I struggled when I had less help and how I ultimately got what I wanted, which was to stop traveling. Shifting Focus [00:26:24] I talk about how I shifted my focus and language from what I didn't want to what I wanted, which was to stay home, coach, and be abundant. I also emphasize the importance of being clear about what one wants to achieve. Brain Activating Tasks [00:27:57] I talk about how I try to build a life that allows me to spend as much time as possible in brain-activating tasks, such as walking, bike rides, and talking to people. I also mention the importance of reducing or delegating brain-deactivating tasks, such as doing taxes. Recognizing Your Sweet Spot [00:31:08] I talk about recognizing my strengths and focusing on what works for me, leading to inner peace and satisfaction. One Size Does Not Fit All [00:32:02] I discuss how advice and courses may not work for everyone and the importance of finding what works for me. ADHD as a Superpower [00:36:21] I talk about how ADHD can be a superpower for entrepreneurs, using the example of David Neeleman, founder of JetBlue Airways. Designing the paperless ticket [00:38:49] I discuss David Neman's contribution to paperless ticket design, with reference to ADHD thought leader Ned Hollowell. Collaboration between opposites [00:39:35] I discuss the benefits of collaboration between people with different thinking patterns and preferences, with examples from successful companies. Overcoming fear and finding direction [00:43:40] I share a success story of a client who overcame fear and found direction, and emphasize the importance of finding what works best for each individual. Listening to others [00:46:13] I talk about the importance of listening to others to gain more context and help me identify blind spots. Coaching pricing and method [00:46:54] I explain my coaching pricing and method, which involves using an asynchronous app called Voxer and emphasizes personalized help. Defining success in business [00:51:16] I discuss the loose definition of suc

Episode Notes Skift senior media producer Jose Marmolejos speaks with Skift executive editor Dennis Schaal about his latest article on Skift.com covering the 10 highest-paid online travel execs in 2022. They discuss who topped the list, how executive pay has trended in the last few years, and whether these large compensation packages are necessary to recruit top-notch talent. In other Skift news, Associate Editor Rashaad Jorden reports that hotels are increasingly developing locally themed experiences to appeal to travelers. Jorden writes hotels believe they can attract guests and boost revenue by featuring local art and food, with more travelers looking for destination-based experiences.   Next, a U.S. District Court judge recently ordered JetBlue Airways and American Airlines to end their Northeast Alliance, which enabled the two companies to sell tickets on each other's flights. Edward Russell, editor of the Skift publication, Airline Weekly, delves into the implications of the judge's decision, including what it means for JetBlue's pending merger with Spirit Airlines.  Finally, Columnist Colin Nagy looks into the rise of membership clubs, with New York and London, among other cities, welcoming a flood of new entrants. Nagy touches on some of the strategies new membership clubs are taking, including their plans to enhance their guests' culinary experiences. 

Thursday is here! And it's a good thing because we're on the home stretch of the month of April as we talk about GM going all in without Apple…still. We also talk about Volvo's plans to continue being, well, Volvo. We'll also review WalletHub's latest list of the best and worst airlines.In what is shaping up to be either a stroke of technical and user interface genius, or a colossal apology in the making, GM is doubling down on its commitment to ax Apple CarPlay in its new EVs as part of a larger automaker battle for infotainment control and revenue, following in the footsteps of Tesla and Rivian, who won't include CarPlay in their vehicles. Consumers don't seem excited or trusting and in some cases are already leaving the brand. In 2015 CEO Mary Barra said, "Partnering with Apple and Google to offer CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility across the widest range of models in the industry is a great example of how Chevrolet continues to democratize technology that's important to our customers."Leveraging Android Automotive, GM will pay to license Google Maps and Google Assistant for its new infotainment center, which will be free to drivers for eight years.Other automakers like Honda and Polestar are making it clear that CarPlay is a part of their futureIn an EV environment of price (and Carplay) dropping, Volvo is playing its own Swedish-made, China-owned game. While competitors engage in price wars, Volvo Cars remains confident in its strong demand and sees no reason to slash prices, as its operating earnings outperform estimates.Volvo Cars maintains its outlook and reports healthy demand, with unit sales up 10% in the first quarter.CEO Jim Rowan states that as long as demand remains high, there is no reason to reduce prices for the automaker.Rowan also mentions that lithium prices, a significant cost factor for EVs, have started to decline, with more sources becoming available worldwide.A recent study by WalletHub has ranked Southwest as the worst airline in the US, while Delta Airlines claims the top spot for the second year in a row. The ranking analyzed the 11 biggest US airlines based on 14 metrics across four categories, including safety, comfort, and cost.10. Frontier Airlines, 9. American Airlines, 8. Envoy Airlines, 7. JetBlue Airways, 6. Hawaiian Airlines, 5. Alaska Airlines, 4. United Airlines, 3. Skywest Airlines, 2. Spirit Airlines, and 1. Delta Airlines.Southwest was ranked the worst airline for the second year in a row due to a combination of factors such as poor on-time performance, customer complaints, lost baggage, and limited in-flight amenities. Delta Airlines held top spot for the second consecutive year because of its exceptional on-time performance, low rates of customer complaints, high safety standards, and overall commitment to providing a comfortable and satisfying travel experience.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

US futures are pointing to a higher open. European equity markets have opened positive after Friday's deep losses and following mixed levels in Asia. Some encouragement for broader sentiment coming from news that First Citizens BancShares has agreed to buy Silicon Valley Bank from FDIC, terms undisclosed. Market uncertainties remain high in the wake of banking sector turmoil, with latest concerns about credit default swaps in Europe, mainly focused on Deutsche Bank.Companies Mentioned: First Citizens BancShares, SVB Financial Group, Deutsche Bank, Berkshire Grey, SoftBank, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines

Footwear designer Ashley Cole has had a passion for business and fashion from a very young age. After graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a Bachelors of Fashion Merchandising, she worked for Giorgio Armani, Diane von Furstenberg, and JetBlue Airways.   Ashley comes from a very entrepreneurial family – her father, David Neeleman, is the founder of JetBlue Airways. Her first real job after college was working at JetBlue under Stan Herman, an American fashion designer who was President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), until 2006 at which time Diane von Furstenberg took over the position. He is also known worldwide for his leading-edge corporate uniforms.   Ashley tells us she feels very lucky to have worked with Herman, as he was hired to lead JetBlue toward being a fashion-forward airline.  And while that was an incredible experience to work with him, Ashley was ready to go off and do her own thing.    In 2015, Ashley created Cecelia New York, named after her first daughter. Her designs incorporate style and comfort with the highest quality of materials and craftsmanship, using Italian leathers with a range of authentic and luxurious materials.    The Cecelia New York shoe line is now carried at Nordstrom, Anthropologie, SAKS Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and specialty stores internationally.   In this episode, Ashley tells us about life as a designer and business owner, while raising her 6 children in Holladay, UT, near Salt Lake City. You read that right. 6 KIDS. She continues the family tradition of raising entrepreneurs by involving her children along every step of the design, production and marketing processes and values their input!    Holly asks about Ashley's design background and start in the fashion industry:    “In my life, I have to be really engaged. And I if I can hyper-focus on something, I feel like I can make anything happen. So, I wanted to find a place where I could do business and fashion because fashion is such a passion. But I knew I loved business, too. So, I did some electives in design, but it was not my major. My major was actually in business.” – Ashley Cole After hiring different designers to help start her business, she felt frustrated when no one was able to really get to what she had in her mind.  She found herself sketching out her own ideas. She wasn't formally trained for that, but she feels her exposure while working with major designers and mentors gave her a real-time learning.    Who is the Cecelia New York Customer? Ashley tells us that her customer is a woman who doesn't mind getting noticed, and who likes a little something special, a little different. But it needs to be wearable. As a mom of six herself, she is always chasing kids. The Cecelia customer needs function, but also a little extra. The target age is mid 30's and up to whoever wants a little more style in their life. #YESPLEASE   What is the price point of your shoes? Ashley says she is sensitive to the expense of her shoes, but just cannot skimp on the craftsmanship of her shoes, or compromise on the quality of the materials she chooses.  “I wish I could help people understand what a quality shoe costs to produce. We use the best leathers, we bring them in from Italy. We really work on quality and comfort. And, try to give a price that is attainable. There is so much that goes into making a quality shoe.” – Ashley Cole Sustainability is also a factor.  Her team spends a lot of time in their factories in Italy. There are very strict tests that monitor the chemicals and processes they use.  They are working toward more sustainable designs because Ashley knows it is so important. People want durability, but not by hurting our earth, when wearing something beautiful.    Key to this area is taking care of the people who work in her factories. She says the workers are happy and love their jobs. She makes it a point to visit the factories and to care for the people who ultimately produce her designs. The Cecelia Shoe Designs: From Ashley's famous Hibiscus flower embellishment to high-style boots and functional, pretty flats, not only are her designs fun, flirty, pretty, and unique, but they are COMFORTABLE!   The HIBISCUS FLOWER Heel: A bold flower blooms at the ankle of an attention-grabbing, lace-up sandal lifted by an angled block heel. Comes in a rainbow of beautiful colors! Heel style:  block/chunky Toe style:  open toe   The LILA Flat: The LILA Flat is the perfect flower flat.  The leather upper and moldable flower add a chic touch to a comfortable flat - designed to wear comfortably all day.   The BRACKET Boot: The BRACKETT ankle boots are ideal to wear from season to season with transitional ease. These bootie style leather uppers have leather fringe dripping off the top, a pointy toe and padded insole. YES!! THANK YOU FOR THE COMFORT!   The EMMIE Boot: A sheer mesh, suede synthetic, stretch boot with a clear 3-inch heel. Please run to Holly's Pinterest board to see this fabulous style!   The WHINNEY Wedge: The Whinney is a standout wedge sure to turn heads, with an ankle strap, a 4-inch wedge heel, padded foot bed, 2-inch platform, fabric bow detail, double toe strap in bright color combos like blue and red, or multi-pinks.     The REGGIE Tweed Flat: Tweed fabric upper flat with a large buckle detail and soft sole is the perfect slip on shoe for all your needs.   There's so much more to learn about this amazing designer!    We loved getting to know Ashley Cole and how she built her designer shoe brand. You too will love learning about her journey through the fashion industry, the importance of her family in her business model, and her passion for beautiful and highly-crafted footwear designs – that are as comfortable as they are stylish.   To learn more about Cecelia New York, visit their website at www.cecelianewyork.com. You can also follow them on Instagram @cecelianewyork.   Please LIKE, LOVE, SHARE, DOWNLOAD and SUBSCRIBE to our podcast wherever you listen!   FASHION CRIMES PODCAST “The best fashion friend you never knew you needed!” www.fashioncrimespodcast.com Hosted by your favorite personal stylist, Holly Katz.

In this episode of the Leadership in Aviation Podcast, René Banglesdorf sits down with Sally Glenn-Lee, a successful aviation leader with over 50 years of experience in her career. Sally talks about her experiences working at Purdue Airlines, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Hawaii Express, Regent Air, Transtar Airlines, Branniff Airways, Thompson CSF, and JetBlue Airways, where she currently works as a Field Generalist. She discusses her career path and how she got to where she is today, the importance of embracing new challenges to help find your passion, and the keys to hiring top talent and encouraging the next generation of aviators.

Ann Rhoades is a dynamic and visionary Human Resources Executive with over 25 years experience in a variety of service-based industries. She held the position of vice president of the People Department for Southwest Airlines and executive vice president of Team Services for Promus Hotel Corporation and most recently, the executive vice president of People for JetBlue Airways where she currently remains as a Board Member as well as President of People Ink, her Human Resources consulting company.

Ann Rhoades is a dynamic and visionary Human Resources Executive with over 25 years experience in a variety of service-based industries. She held the position of vice president of the People Department for Southwest Airlines and executive vice president of Team Services for Promus Hotel Corporation and most recently, the executive vice president of People for JetBlue Airways where she currently remains as a Board Member as well as President of People Ink, her Human Resources consulting company.

Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Litigation Analyst Jennifer Rie discusses the government taking American Airlines Group and JetBlue Airways to court to break up their partnership.Elora Mukherjee, the Director of Columbia Law School's Immigrants' Rights Clinic, discusses the lawsuit over Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sending migrants to Martha's Vineyard.Bankruptcy attorney Jonathan Pasternak, a partner at Davidoff Hutcher & Citron, discusses Johnson & Johnson's strategy in placing a unit in bankruptcy to deal with more than 40,000 cancer lawsuits.June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David W. Checketts is one of the most seasoned and well-known sports, media and entertainment executives in theindustry with a career that has spanned over four decades. Over that time, Mr. Checketts has been responsible for thesuccess of some of the most iconic brands in their respective industries.Mr. Checketts is the Managing Partner of Checketts Partners Investment Management, a private equity firm foundedin 2011 focused on sports, media and entertainment with investments in premium hospitality, ticketing, ArtificialIntelligence / data analytics and broadcast technology services. The firm has also advised investors and owners inprofessional sports leagues around the world.From July 2018 to June 2021, Mr. Checketts served as the President of the England – London Mission of the Churchof Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, overseeing the Mission's diverse and impactful operations in the midst of theglobal pandemic.Since 2016, he has served as Non-Executive Director of Gravity Media, the leading global provider of complex livebroadcast facilities and production services to content owners, creators and distributors, where Checketts Partners isan investor.Mr. Checketts was Chairman and CEO of Legends Hospitality Management, the premier provider of hospitality,merchandising and premium ticketing services, founded by the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys. CheckettsPartners held an equity stake in the company until October 2015. As Chairman and CEO from December 2011 toOctober 2015, Checketts guided the company through a substantial period of expansion and growth in marketshare, establishing it as one of the industry's standard-bearers. Under Checketts leadership Legends made a majorexpansion both domestically and internationally. Added to the core Yankee and AT&T (Cowboys) Stadiums, areiconic venues such as LA Angel Stadium, Levi's (49ers) Stadium, and Manchester City Football's Club EtihadStadium. Notably, under Mr. Checketts' guidance, the company was awarded, designed, built and nowoperates the heralded One World Observatory at the top of One World Trade Center. The Observatory opened inMay 2015 and is a must-visit for New Yorkers and tourists alike.Previously, Mr. Checketts founded SCP Worldwide in 2006. Under his direction and leadership, SCP has owned andoperated an impressive stable of assets including: the St. Louis Blues, Scottrade Center, Peabody Opera House, the2009 Major League Soccer (MLS) Champions Real Salt Lake, Rio Tinto Stadium and ESPN 700 Sports talk radio aswell as other investments in live entertainment and TV production. The Blues went from worst to first under hisleadership and the expansion club Real Salt Lake became the model franchise for MLS teams.Mr. Checketts established his sports media company after a successful ten-year career at Madison Square Garden(MSG).  As President and Chief Executive Officer from 1994 - 2001, Mr. Checketts oversaw all operations of “TheWorld's Most Famous Arena” and its three sports franchises, the New York Knickerbockers of the NBA, the NewYork Rangers of the NHL, and the New York Liberty of the WNBA – along with the award winning MSG Networkand FOX Sports Network.  Mr. Checketts was also responsible for the acquisition and restoration of New York'shistoric Radio City Music Hall.  Under his leadership, MSG was named Arena of the Year for six straight years, andestablished the MSG “Cheering for Children” foundation, which created after school programs for thousands of NewYork City school children.Mr. Checketts began his career at Madison Square Garden as President of the New York Knicks in March 1991.  Inthe four seasons he served as President, the team finished twice in first place, made it to the Eastern ConferenceFinals twice and captured the Eastern Conference Champion Title in 1994.  During this time, the team set records inattendance, ratings and revenues including setting the all-time sellout streak of 460 games at The Garden.  During histenure Forbes named the Knicks the most valuable franchise in the NBA.Prior to joining the Knicks, Mr. Checketts spent one year as General Manager of NBA International, working withNBA Commissioner David Stern on building a presence for the league in broadcasting and licensing around theworld.In 1983, Mr. Checketts was named President and General Manager of the Utah Jazz.  At 28 years old, he became theyoungest chief executive in the history of the NBA.   During his six-year tenure, the team captured two MidwestDivision titles and enjoyed a multi-million dollar economic turnaround.Mr. Checketts did his undergraduate studies at the University of Utah and earned his MBA from Brigham YoungUniversity in 1981, where he graduated with top honors. Upon completion of his studies, he joined the Boston-basedconsulting firm, Bain & Company.He previously served as a Director of JetBlue Airways, IMG Worldwide (serving as Chairman of the AuditCommittee), Citadel Communications (serving as Chairman of the Audit Committee), Cablecom (Switzerland) andRepublic Mortgage Home Loans.He resides in Connecticut with his wife Deb. They have six children and eighteen grandchildren.

Every Monday Kevin Matthews II from Building Bread and I talk about what is happening on Wall Street!  Spirit Airlines relented this week and agreed to sell itself to JetBlue Airways for $3.8 billion, hours after breaking off a merger agreement with Frontier Airlines that failed to win enough shareholder support. Apple reported fiscal third-quarter earnings on Thursday that beat Wall Street expectations for sales and profit but showed slowing growth for the iPhone maker.   Is the recession here or not. Time to discuss.

Linda Sollars has a fascinating story! She has covered several careers and is currently an airline Captain with JetBlue Airways. During her off time over the past few months, Linda has spend many weeks at Sling Aircraft in Johannesburg, building her own Sling High Wing, with a team support crew from Sling. This High Wing is the first off the production line and she has recently received her Federal Aviation Administration certification and license to fly the aircraft.This conversation covered a wide range of topics, which tracked her varied careers over the past 40 years. She has been an insurance salesperson, an investment banker, a chief pilot, a safety consultant, a certified coach, an aircraft engineer and an airline Captain.The next adventure is to fly the aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean to attend the Oshkosh Air Show. This trip will be three Sling High Wing aircraft, each having two pilots onboard. Two of the six pilots include James Pitman and Mike Blyth, co-founders of Sling Aircraft. These two gentlemen are no strangers to adventures in Sling's.At the time of the interview, Linda was was for an FAA inspector to approve her aircraft for flight. It has since been given the green light. Well done Linda!Get in touch with Linda:www.slinghw.comThis episode is proudly brought to you by Northstar Asset Management, a research led boutique asset manager that provides specialist solutions for discerning investors.Northstar's investment process is built upon an obsession for research, which is applied to a limited number of meticulously managed portfolios.The outcome is excellent client service with results to match.Find out more about Northstar Asset Management here: Website: www.northstar.co.zaTelephone: +27 (0)21 810 8400Email: admin@northstar.co.zaLinkedInTwitterFacebookGet in touch with Alex: alex@alexmacphail.co.zahttps://twitter.com/AlexMacPhail1https://www.linkedin.com/in/flyingmogulwww.alexmacphail.co.za

If you were hoping to start the week with a hostile takeover, you're in luck! (0:30) Jason Moser discusses: - JetBlue Airways going hostile in its pursuit of Spirit Airlines - McDonald's leaving a major market for the first time in its history - The prospect of other major restaurant chains following McDonald's and closing up shop in Russia (10:35) Jason and Matt Frankel take a closer at how Twilio makes money and one of the company's competitive advantages. Stocks discussed: JBLU, SAVE, ULCC, MCD, DPZ, SBUX, TWLO, ABNB, CRM, UBER Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jason Moser, Matt Frankel Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

How aviation weather intelligence affects airlines and airports, the FAA wants radio altimeters replaced, Easyjet has a solution to fly with less crew, Spirit Airlines says no to JetBlue, an electric airplane first, jail time for some unruly passengers, and Virgin Atlantic flight training requirements. Guest Scott Gilmore is the Global Vice President and GM of Aviation at Tomorrow.io, a company that provides an aviation weather and climate security platform. Scott has over 40 years in the aviation industry, including 27 as a pilot. He drives Tomorrow.io's aviation go-to-market offerings, including sales activity, revenue management, and the product roadmap. Scott explains the sources and uses of aviation weather data, and how weather intelligence results in fewer turnbacks, more payload, and better fuel load. He also tells us about the impact on airport ground staffing and de-icing planning. Tomorrow.io is deploying its own constellation of LEO weather satellites equipped with radar and microwave sounders. This will provide global coverage with a significantly improved refresh rate. Scott describes the goal of being able to machine generate a custom “TAF” (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) for any selected location. It's with noting that the non-profit TomorrowNow.org is committed to helping vulnerable populations adapt to the climate changes that are happening now. Prior to Tomorrow.io, Scott served as the Head of Flight Deck Solutions with The Weather Company, an IBM Business; Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships at the International Air Transport Association (IATA); and Director Of Business Development Airline Industry Solutions, and Head Of Application Development Aircraft Mission Kit / Electronic Flight Bag at Unisys. Scott was a Senior Strategic Airlift Manager C-5, C-17, and Tanker Operations with the United States Air Force. He's an FAA Rated Flight Engineer with over 21,000 hours in the flight deck, an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, and a member of the American Association of Airport Executives. Aviation News FAA wants U.S. airlines to retrofit, replace radio altimeters The FAA wants to establish "an achievable timeframe to retrofit/replace radar altimeters in the U.S. fleet" due to possible interference from C-Band 5G wireless service. So they are meeting with telecom and airline industry officials where they can hear "options and commit to actions necessary to meet these objectives." EasyJet to take out seats so it can fly with fewer crew Staff shortages are affecting commercial flight schedules globally and EasyJet has a solution to reduce its cabin crew from four to three legally: Take out the back row of seats in its A319 fleet. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulates the number of cabin crew based on seats, not passengers on board. Nigerian airlines are threatening to ground domestic flights amid soaring jet fuel prices Nine Nigerian airlines issued a statement saying that the cost of imported jet fuel had increased nearly fourfold as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and that they are threatening to stop domestic flights. Airline operating costs have increased from about 40% to nearly 95% Frustrated Alaska Airlines Pilots to Vote on Strike Alaska Airlines pilots have been without a contract for some three years. Pilots started voting on May 9 on whether to strike. Balloting will end on May 25. The Air Line Pilots Association is seeking higher pay and better scheduling for its pilots. Spirit Airlines rejects JetBlue's buyout bid, citing approval concerns The Spirit Airlines board rejected the $3.6 billion takeover bid by JetBlue Airways. They say Spirit will continue to pursue a merger with Frontier Airlines. The Board determined that the JetBlue proposal involves an unacceptable level of closing risk that would be assumed by Spirit stockholders. We believe that our pending merger with Frontier will start an exciting new chapter for Spiri...

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