About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges of establishing a successful all-premium airline experience.

A listener asked why can’t an airline be successful doing either a premium or, at least, an elevated experience? Something like a resurrected Midwest Express? Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder explain how the economics – from segmentation to upselling – make it pretty hard for that to be viable. Thanks to SkyGo for sponsoring this episode. Got your own question? Send it to info@theairshowpodcast.com

People in this episode

Guests: Brian Sumers, Brett Snyder

Topics covered

• premium airline
• aviation economics
• upselling
• listener questions
• airline experience

Keywords

• premium airline
• aviation
• Midwest Express
• economics
• upselling
• listener questions

Sponsors

SkyGo

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Midwest Express, Shayr Media

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