Headwinds and Tailwinds: The North American Airline Industry in 2025

22/10/2025 11 min Episodio 21
Headwinds and Tailwinds: The North American Airline Industry in 2025

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As 2025 unfolded, the airline industry's initial optimism was met with unexpected challenges. ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi sat down with Aviation Economist Patrick Cropper from ALPA’s Economic and Financial Analysis Department to discuss the factors that were fueling early confidence and the hurdles airlines now face. From high profits at Delta and United to the struggles of ultra-low-cost carriers like Spirit, this episode explores the state of the aviation industry and what it means for ALPA pilots. 

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