by Charlie Leocha | Dec 11, 2014
Competition. This will be a theme of this blog for the foreseeable future. Four airlines control 87 percent of the market. Hertz, Avis and Enterprise control 60+ percent of the rental car market and even a higher percentage of airport locations. Half-a-handful of...
by Charlie Leocha | Jun 21, 2013
Senators and Representatives from Florida don’t seem to be too concerned with the pending merger of American Airlines and US Airways. They seem to feel that their airports are safe from any disruption. But that was when American Airlines (AA) was ruling the...
by Charlie Leocha | Nov 24, 2012
This weekend we see iPad testing for decompression, take a look at rental car consolidation and what it means for consumers and businesses, and list the 10 airports most likely to spread disease. Testing the iPad for cockpit use It is not as simple as the FAA saying...
by Charlie Leocha | Jan 13, 2009
The first half of 2009 will see continued consolidation in the travel industry. The big and strong will be getting bigger and stronger and the small will face a tough time. Industry consolidation at the same time will be up against increased consumer search for better...