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Airline Revenue Economics (Substack)

Airline Revenue Economics (Substack)

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Airline revenue strategy and product economics from an industry insider.

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Is Airport Meet & Assist Poised for Growth?
News•Feb 25, 2026

Is Airport Meet & Assist Poised for Growth?

Airport meet‑and‑assist services, once a niche for premium travelers, are now priced for the mass market, with Al Maha in Doha charging as little as 325 Riyals. The article compares these services to high‑end offerings like Heathrow’s £4,060 Invitation package and highlights the broader democratisation of airport luxuries such as lounges, fast‑track security, and business‑class check‑in desks. Revenue from non‑airline lounge operators rose 17% in 2025, reflecting rising consumer willingness to pay for convenience. The piece asks whether similar growth can be replicated for meet‑and‑assist across more airports.

By Airline Revenue Economics (Substack)
Revenue Management & Variable Crew Rostering
News•Feb 13, 2026

Revenue Management & Variable Crew Rostering

The episode explores how airline cabin crew management—covering planning, rostering, tracking, reporting, logbooks, change management, and route bidding—could be enhanced by integrating real‑time revenue management (RM) forecasts. It argues that using RM demand and revenue predictions would allow airlines to...

By Airline Revenue Economics (Substack)
Some Pleasing Aviation Arithmetic
News•Feb 6, 2026

Some Pleasing Aviation Arithmetic

The episode explores three seemingly simple aviation calculations that have outsized operational impacts: why daily service vastly outperforms a five‑days‑a‑week schedule by multiplying passenger choice; why a 3‑3‑3 seat layout is favored over a 2‑5‑2 configuration due to cabin efficiency...

By Airline Revenue Economics (Substack)
The Case for Vueling's Zero-Avios Move
News•Feb 4, 2026

The Case for Vueling's Zero-Avios Move

The episode examines Vueling’s decision to stop offering Avios points to most passengers, outlining the new tiered earn rates that only reward higher spenders. It argues that the move is unlikely to generate extra revenue but can save costs by...

By Airline Revenue Economics (Substack)
Why Is Aviation so Safe?
News•Feb 2, 2026

Why Is Aviation so Safe?

The episode explores why commercial aviation enjoys an exceptional safety record by examining three economic lenses: market mechanisms that eliminate "lemons" through rigorous aircraft record‑keeping, incentive structures that turn safety into an anti‑Prisoner’s Dilemma where cooperation yields higher profits for...

By Airline Revenue Economics (Substack)
How to Improve UK261 & EU261
News•Jan 28, 2026

How to Improve UK261 & EU261

The episode examines the UK261/EU261 passenger rights regulation, highlighting its importance for travelers and exposing gaps when flying with non‑EU carriers like American Airlines, which often leave passengers to foot hotel and meal costs during weather‑related delays. The host proposes...

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Three Imaginative Airline Services
News•Jan 23, 2026

Three Imaginative Airline Services

The host recounts a stellar long‑haul flight on an American Airlines 787‑9 and uses that experience to propose three low‑cost airline service innovations. The first idea is a simple notification system that alerts passengers when their checked bag misses the...

By Airline Revenue Economics (Substack)
Oliver Explains: How Are Plane Seats Created?
News•Jan 16, 2026

Oliver Explains: How Are Plane Seats Created?

In this episode Oliver walks listeners through the five-stage process airlines use to turn a seat concept into a certified, flight‑ready product, drawing on his firsthand experience at Qatar Airways. He explains the Initial Technical Co‑ordination Meeting (ITCM) where stakeholders...

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