Alex Irving: Airplane Mode

Alex Irving: Airplane Mode

Author: Bernstein Research September 30, 2025 Duration: 30:38
This week, European Transport Analyst Alex Irving joins host Patrick Robinson on the podcast to discuss how the airline industry stands currently: who is flying high, and who is in a spin. Plus, we delve into policy, geography, infrastructure and other contextual factors affecting airlines today.

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