First-quarter challenges but brighter summer to come

In the latest episode – sponsored by Panasonic Avionics – Graham and Lewis look back on a first-quarter earnings season that saw a variety of challenges around the world, but also positivity on what will follow in 2024. They also discuss the new Airline Business website (www.flightglobal.com/airline-business). Airlines optimistic for another strong summer on transatlantic despite weakening signs https://www.flightglobal.com/analysis/airlines-optimistic-for-another-strong-summer-on-transatlantic-despite-weakening-signs/158381.article Sun Country profitable as other US discounters slog through first quarter https://www.flightglobal.com/analysis/sun-country-profitable-as-other-us-discounters-slog-through-first-quarter/158182.article US airline industry ‘evermore rigged game’ favouring major carriers: Spirit Airlines CEO https://www.flightglobal.com/analysis/us-airline-industry-evermore-rigged-game-favouring-major-carriers-spirit-airlines-ceo/158159.article Why IndiGo believes time is right for widebody move with A350 order https://www.flightglobal.com/analysis/why-indigo-believes-time-is-right-for-widebody-move-with-a350-order/158093.article Asia-Pacific carriers flag China’s tepid return https://www.flightglobal.com/analysis/asia-pacific-carriers-flag-chinas-tepid-return/158407.article Lufthansa takes actions as it counts cost of strikes and new pay deals https://www.flightglobal.com/analysis/lufthansa-takes-actions-as-it-counts-cost-of-strikes-and-new-pay-deals/158086.article Air France-KLM looks past tricky first quarter towards ‘promising’ summer https://www.flightglobal.com/analysis/air-france-klm-looks-past-tricky-first-quarter-towards-promising-summer/158087.article IAG enjoys Madrid’s status as ‘new Miami’ as it starts 2024 on front foot https://www.flightglobal.com/analysis/iag-enjoys-madrids-status-as-new-miami-as-it-starts-2024-on-front-foot/158247.article