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Jun 2024
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US Slaps Emirates with Million Dollar Ir...

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In today’s On-Air with Dan & Alex, the duo discuss the US fining Emirates for an Iraq-related codeshare mess; Lufthansa being cleared to buy a stake in Italy's ITA Airways; why Boeing is never not out of the headlines; Q&A, and more. As YouTuber Dan would say - like, subscribe, share, & review… It’s Wednesday, and this is On-Air!

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- Airline performance so far this summer, on-time performance and load factors

- US issues Emirates with million dollar fine for overflying Iraq below 32,000ft

- Airline codeshare politics, geopolitics & disruption 

- Lufthansa cleared to buy stake in Italy’s ITA Airways

- Boeing never out of the headlines 

- Q&A



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