S10E2: O’Hare is Heating Up — Gates, Widebodies, and Venezuela

In Season 10, Episode 2 of the Airways podcast, Rohan and Vinay discuss the competitive landscape of the airline industry, focusing on the battle for Chicago O’Hare between American Airlines and United Airlines. They explore the implications of gate space, market share, and Southwest Airlines' impact.

The conversation also touches on American Airlines’ challenges and future outlook, as well as Air Canada’s fleet expansion plans with the addition of Airbus A350-1000s. The episode highlights the complexities and unpredictability of the aviation market.

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Hosted by Rohan Anand and Vinay Bhaskara

Produced by Helwing Villamizar

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