A rough quarter for easyJet has the numbers telling a stark story. In part one, Gordon and Jay dig into a -27% operating margin and the missteps, market pressures, and industry dynamics behind it. In part two, they answer a deceptively simple question: why does Atlanta — not New York, London, or Dubai — top the global rankings for passenger traffic?
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00:00 Welcome and agenda
00:44 EasyJet origins and brand
02:32 Winter losses and margins
04:35 Core markets and bases
08:46 Italy slots and competition
16:20 Summer demand outlook
19:57 EasyJet Holidays growth
23:48 Loyalty plans and wrap
24:37 Atlanta busiest airport intro
27:03 Five reasons Atlanta wins
38:43 Airport design and future
41:45 Closing and IATA AGM plug
