Fuel accounts for roughly 20–30% of an airline’s operating costs—so when prices surge, the impact can be immediate and significant. In this week’s show, Gordon and Jay break down how U.S. airlines are navigating this historic spike and explore what it could mean for supply and demand.
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00:36 Fuel Crisis Reality Check
01:59 JP Morgan Conference Setup
04:19 March Bad Luck Streak
05:23 Jet Fuel Spike Numbers
07:09 Fares Rising Demand Strong
09:49 Pulled Forward Bookings
13:43 Q1 Earnings and Weather
16:28 New Revenue Levers
18:03 Legacy vs LCC Pricing
19:33 Subscribe and Break Tease
20:17 IDEA Awards Introduction
21:08 Impact Over Scale
21:56 Finding Your Category
23:06 Quiz and Sample Forms
23:40 How to Submit
24:46 Awards Wrap and Next Topic
25:16 Why JP Morgan Matters
27:20 Delta Refinery Explained
31:25 American vs United O'Hare
35:19 Fuel Shock and Recession Risk
37:32 Volatility Is the New Normal