David Koenig

David Koenig

January 06, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Southwest's Strong 2022 Bebound Soured by Holiday Debacle

Southwest Airlines anticipates a money-losing fourth quarter after a winter storm and technology meltdown led to nearly 17,000 canceled flights and…

By Michelle Chapman and David Koenig

4 minute read

October 20, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Spirit Airlines Shareholders Approve $3.8B Sale to JetBlue

JetBlue emerged as the winner in a bidding war with Frontier to acquire Spirit, the nation's biggest budget airline.

By David Koenig

4 minute read

October 04, 2022 | Daily Report Online

American Airlines CEO Defends JetBlue Deal to Federal Judge

American and JetBlue say the government has no evidence that the deal is hurting consumers. To the contrary, they say it will help travelers by creating a stronger competitor to Delta and United in New York and Boston.

By David Koenig | The Associated Press

3 minute read

October 04, 2022 | Daily Business Review

American Airlines CEO Defends JetBlue Deal to Federal Judge

American and JetBlue say they were unable to grow in New York on their own because they couldn't get enough new takeoff and landing times at congested airports.

By David Koenig

3 minute read

September 30, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Storm-Battered Florida Businesses Face Arduous Rebuilding

Previous strong hurricanes have caused a temporary spike in unemployment in leisure and hospitality businesses and some real estate fields such as property management, followed by a surge in hiring by construction crews during the rebuilding phase.

By David Koenig

3 minute read

September 08, 2022 | Daily Business Review

United Makes 'Conditional' Order for Electric Air Taxis

United thinks that in a few years, plenty of big-city customers will pay $100 or more for a one-way ride to the airport in a four-seat, electric-powered air taxi.

By David Koenig

2 minute read

September 06, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Airlines Count on Business Travelers to Keep Recovery Going

Air travel in the United States, bolstered by huge numbers of tourists, has nearly recovered to pre-pandemic levels.

By David Koenig

5 minute read

August 16, 2022 | Daily Business Review

American Airlines Places Deposit on 20 Supersonic Planes

"Looking to the future, supersonic travel will be an important part of our ability to deliver for our customers," said American Airlines's chief financial officer.

By David Koenig

4 minute read

July 29, 2022 | Daily Business Review

JetBlue Agrees to Buy Spirit for $3.8B After Bidding War

The agreement came one day after Spirit's attempt to merge with fellow budget carrier Frontier Airlines fell apart.

By David Koenig and Michelle Chapman

5 minute read

July 12, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Frontier Airlines Says It Lacks the Votes for Spirit Merger

Frontier's chief executive officer said that his airline is "very far" from winning approval by Spirit shareholders, who are weighing a higher-priced buyout offer from JetBlue Airways.

By David Koenig

2 minute read


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