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The Air Show

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Jon Ostrower, Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder discuss the business of the sky on this aviation podcast.

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Episodes
  • Gossip, Hot Topics, and Jumpseats at IATA

    Gossip, Hot Topics, and Jumpseats at IATA
    Jun 18 2026

    Brian Sumers and Jon Ostrower are back from the IATA annual general meeting in Rio. They tell Brett Snyder about what they saw and heard, from how US airlines aren't worried about the price of fuel to the way fares are moving differently in the US compared to Europe.

    Thank you to Points, a Plusgrade company, for sponsoring this week's episode.

    SHOW NOTES:

    The number of times Scott Kirby has been mentioned on the show
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    31 mins
  • Jon Says U.S. Airlines Are Going In Reverse

    Jon Says U.S. Airlines Are Going In Reverse
    Jun 5 2026

    U.S. aviation, the world’s original air travel marketplace, is going backwards rapidly. That's what Jon Ostrower argues, and he says there are signs in things like premium, capacity and airports. He'll try to convince Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder that America's aviation industry is on the verge of a major structural shift.

    Thank you to Points, a Plusgrade company, for sponsoring this week's episode.
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    33 mins
  • Fort Lauderdale: The Most Interesting Airport in America

    Fort Lauderdale: The Most Interesting Airport in America
    May 21 2026

    With its largest airline – Spirit – out of business, FLL has become a fascinating airport where airlines are all jockeying for position. Jon Ostrower, Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder talk about which airlines are trying to get a leg up in Fort Lauderdale and, for that matter, all of South Florida.

    Thank you to Points, a Plusgrade company, for sponsoring this week's episode.

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    27 mins
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