DLD 384: Competition great and small
Mergers generally reduce competition. Upstarts increase it. And somewhere in the middle, we like to talk about all of options.
Avianca
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LATAM seeks US bankruptcy protection, plans to continue operations
South America's LATAM Airlines Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in the US courts on Tuesday morning, seeking to restructure debt while continuing regular...
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DLD 291: The Cheese Soup test
We're deep in the throes of learning what requirements will exist for passengers to prove they're healthy and resume travel. This week's episode has a...
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Avianca declares bankruptcy, seeks protection in restructuring
Colombia's Avianca became the latest and largest carrier to seek financial protections as the coronavirus pandemic stretches on, grounding airlines and flummoxing their balance sheets
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DLD 264: Maybe it isn’t entirely awful??
A bad week for many United Airlines frequent flyer members and probably an even worse week for Boeing lead this weeks show. Plus SIM cards...
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Avianca launches Inmarsat GX with free trial program
The first two aircraft in Latin America with Inmarsat's GX Aviation inflight connectivity solution are now online. Avianca officially inaugurated the service this week, launching...
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Airport Status: Canceled – Pulling the plug in Mexico City
The new Mexico City airport is dead. Fulfilling a campaign promise, incoming President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced that construction on the project would be halted...
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FAA set to limit some 787 ops, Avianca most impacted
Rolls Royce engine issues continue to plague the Boeing 787s. This week’s news from the FAA could have a significant impact on Avianca and potentially...
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Venezuela goes from bad to worse: Delta drops and Avianca accelerates changes
The aviation situation in Venezuela continues to deteriorate and that collapse may be picking up speed. More changes from Delta and Avianca now hasten the...
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Avianca bails on Venezuela
Avianca is dropping service to Caracas as of 16 August 2017, ending 60 years of service to its neighbor. Safety is the main cited reason...