Alexander Mitchell

1 day ago | simpleflying.com | Alexander Mitchell

Over the past few months, the commercial aviation industry has suffered from extensive market volatility. The combination of geopolitical uncertainty, increasing friction between major trading partners, and the continued weakening of the United States Dollar has led investors to lose some confidence in the financial prospects of airlines.

2 days ago | simpleflying.com | Alexander Mitchell

On May 1, 2025, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 aircraft headed for Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) from El Paso International Airport (ELP) did not take off as planned due to a rather bizarre incident. The airline's jet was forced to return to the gate as one passenger's cell phone unexpectedly caught fire as the aircraft was making its final preparations for departure, on what was otherwise an uneventful Wednesday morning.

3 days ago | simpleflying.com | Alexander Mitchell

Foreign exchange rates, or the value of different currencies in comparison to each other, are often overlooked as a major macroeconomic indicator that has an impact on air travel demand. Overall, economic growth, real wages (and, as a result, disposable income), consumer confidence, and interest rates have all historically been factors that have impacted the financial success of airlines.

4 days ago | simpleflying.com | Alexander Mitchell

Low-cost carriers like Southwest Airlines have long been key players in the American commercial aviation industry. Today, a handful of low-cost carriers exist across the United States, all of which mostly serve leisure-oriented customers looking for a budget-friendly ticket. Examples of such airlines include JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Avelo Airlines. All of these carriers provide customers with a network of nonstop flights from operating bases to popular leisure destinations.

4 days ago | simpleflying.com | Alexander Mitchell

Despite challenging market conditions and recession fears wreaking havoc on the commercial aviation industry, Delta Air Lines looks to be steadying the course, expanding its route network despite signs that transatlantic travel demand could weaken this upcoming summer. The airline is continuing to launch new routes to destinations all across the globe, and it is also expanding connectivity between its hubs in the United States and many of the destinations that it already serves.