Open Skies Articles

Today, all U.S. airlines are covered by bilateral Open Skies Agreements negotiated by the U.S. State Department with 120 countries, ensuring fair and free trade in airline services for both American and International operators. Under those agreements, the airlines are free to determine and expand their own routes to and from all other nations covered by those…

The increasing churn of the S&P 500 makes it clear: no company, however dominant, can be assured of retaining its market-leading position any longer. Increasing competition, disruptive innovation and the near-instant spread of negative press are all conspiring to shorten even the best businesses’ lifespans. Amid this volatility, the anchoring of a strong, trusted and…

Passengers on an Emirates flight that crash landed in Dubai last year are suing the aircraft’s manufacturer, Boeing. A law suit filed in the United States on behalf of 15  people alleges the crash was caused by an issue with the aircraft’s design. An Emirati firefighter died when a fuel tank exploded, and 30 people…

Delta Air Lines appears to have fundamental strengths that are not currently reflected in its stock price. In the second half of 2016, all legacy carriers including Delta, American Airlines, United Continental and Southwest Airlines saw a rapid increase in their stock valuations as market sentiment improved for the entire sector. Even Warren Buffett, who…