Jon Says U.S. Airlines Are Going In Reverse

About this episode

Jon Ostrower discusses the rapid decline of the U.S. aviation industry and its implications.

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

People in this episode

Guest: Jon Ostrower

Topics covered

• U.S. aviation
• air travel marketplace
• structural shift
• premium capacity
• airports

Keywords

• U.S. airlines
• aviation industry
• air travel
• structural shift
• premium capacity
• airports

Sponsors

Points

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Plusgrade

Places: U.S.

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