Q1 2026 Is Almost Through… Now What?
from Closed Traffic Podcast Hosted by Johnny Green, Michael Salmon, and Charlie Roper
Send us Fan Mail We weigh the X-Crafts recent ERJ 2.0 release, celebrate the Marwin's sharp HondaJet 2024 rebuild and consumer-friendly pricing, and pull apart Southwest’s pivot to hub-and-spoke. Spirit’s restructuring and a bold new 787-9 project round out a packed hour. • ERJ family 2.0 strengths and weaknesses • Marketing lead times versus delivery windows and buyer trust • HJet 2024 rebuild highlights, mission fit, upgrade path and price • Southwest’s route cuts, hub shift and traveler impact • Spirit’s bankruptcy restructuring and premium seating pivot • New 787-9 project goals, risks and what long-haulers want • FS Expo ticket timing, community survey and plans Please ensure that you all are booking your tickets. Prices go up on March 1. CTP is very proud to announce that we are once again sponsors at this year’s FS Expo. Website: www.closedtrafficpodcast.com Facebook: @Closedtrafficpodcast Follow us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/closedtraffic
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Send us Fan Mail We weigh the X-Crafts recent ERJ 2.0 release, celebrate the Marwin's sharp HondaJet 2024 rebuild and consumer-friendly pricing, and pull apart Southwest’s pivot to hub-and-spoke. Spirit’s restructuring and a bold new 787-9 project round out a packed hour. • ERJ family 2.0 strengths and weaknesses • Marketing lead times versus delivery windows and buyer trust • HJet 2024 rebuild highlights, mission fit, upgrade path and price • Southwest’s route cuts, hub shift and traveler i...
Chapters
- 0:00 Opening Banter & Agenda
- 4:03 ERJ 2.0 First Impressions
- 10:15 Pricing, Systems Depth & Value
- 18:20 What’s Included And What’s Missing
- 22:30 HJet 2024 Rebuild Overview
- 27:10 Performance, Career Mode & Price
- 33:30 Real-World Shift At Southwest
- 41:00 Route Cuts, Hubs & Traveler Impact
- 47:30 Spirit’s Bankruptcy Restructuring
- 53:30 New 787-9 Project Griffin Preview
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