Are low-cost and legacy airlines becoming indistinguishable? In this latest Chronicle, Jean-Louis Baroux explores how decades of competition have driven both business models closer together. From fare structures and service levels to airport strategies and distribution channels, the traditional distinctions are fading. Could the future of aviation be defined not by airline type, but simply by the different demands of short-haul and long-haul travel?
https://apg-ga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25apg-jlb-chronicle-inner-800.png232800Jean-Louis Barouxhttps://www.apg-ga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25apg-logo-340x156-1.pngJean-Louis Baroux2026-06-11 19:14:522026-06-11 21:10:18The End of the Distinction Between Low-Cost and Legacy Airlines
Air travel is often associated with excitement and adventure, but for many passengers it can also be a significant source of stress. From booking flights and navigating hidden costs to dealing with airport procedures, security checks, and complex terminals, every stage of the journey presents its own challenges. In this first part of the article, we explore the many obstacles travellers face before even stepping onto the aircraft and why the passenger experience can sometimes feel as stressful as the flight itself.
https://apg-ga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25apg-jlb-chronicle-inner-800.png232800Jean-Louis Barouxhttps://www.apg-ga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25apg-logo-340x156-1.pngJean-Louis Baroux2026-05-24 21:04:092026-06-11 21:09:51Air Travel and Its Sources of Stress
The aviation industry is facing a growing challenge that goes far beyond fuel prices and rising demand. Behind the scenes, a severe shortage of qualified labour is slowing aircraft production, grounding hundreds of planes and creating mounting pressure across the entire air transport sector.
https://apg-ga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25apg-jlb-chronicle-inner-800.png232800Jean-Louis Barouxhttps://www.apg-ga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25apg-logo-340x156-1.pngJean-Louis Baroux2026-05-21 22:49:082026-05-21 22:49:09The Thorn in the Side of Air Transport
Since the beginning of 2026, the air transport industry has been undergoing significant change. In this week’s analysis, Jean-Louis Baroux explores how airlines are shifting towards improved service quality, higher fares and more sustainable business models, while low-cost carriers face growing operational and financial pressures.
https://apg-ga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25apg-jlb-chronicle-inner-800.png232800Jean-Louis Barouxhttps://www.apg-ga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25apg-logo-340x156-1.pngJean-Louis Baroux2026-05-14 21:38:152026-05-14 21:43:24Things Are Moving in Air Transport
The situation in the Gulf remains highly uncertain, with shifting dynamics making any clear outcome difficult to predict. For air transport, the impact is already tangible, from fuel supply pressures to potential changes in travel demand. While rising costs and longer routes may influence pricing, the industry has shown resilience in the face of past crises.
https://apg-ga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25apg-jlb-chronicle-inner-800.png232800Jean-Louis Barouxhttps://www.apg-ga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25apg-logo-340x156-1.pngJean-Louis Baroux2026-04-29 20:40:272026-04-29 20:40:28Should We Be Afraid Of War In The Gulf?
Air fares rose due to fuel costs and geopolitics, with airlines using surcharges despite hedging, challenging transparency and long-term price decline expectations.
https://apg-ga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25apg-jlb-chronicle-inner-800.png232800Jean-Louis Barouxhttps://www.apg-ga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25apg-logo-340x156-1.pngJean-Louis Baroux2026-04-08 00:52:052026-04-08 00:52:06Stop The Drop in Air Fares
https://apg-ga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25apg-jlb-chronicle-inner-800.png232800Jean-Louis Barouxhttps://www.apg-ga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25apg-logo-340x156-1.pngJean-Louis Baroux2026-04-03 20:23:232026-04-03 20:32:32Bad Times for Air Transport
Geopolitics has become the greatest uncertainty facing air transport today.
Conflicts, airspace restrictions, and rising costs are disrupting global operations.
Despite mounting challenges, the industry continues to show remarkable resilience.
https://apg-ga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25apg-jlb-chronicle-inner-800.png232800Jean-Louis Barouxhttps://www.apg-ga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25apg-logo-340x156-1.pngJean-Louis Baroux2026-03-19 21:08:282026-03-19 21:08:29Geopolitics, the Main Uncertainty for Air Transport
The End of the Distinction Between Low-Cost and Legacy Airlines
Are low-cost and legacy airlines becoming indistinguishable? In this latest Chronicle, Jean-Louis Baroux explores how decades of competition have driven both business models closer together. From fare structures and service levels to airport strategies and distribution channels, the traditional distinctions are fading. Could the future of aviation be defined not by airline type, but simply by the different demands of short-haul and long-haul travel?
Air Travel and Its Sources of Stress
Air travel is often associated with excitement and adventure, but for many passengers it can also be a significant source of stress. From booking flights and navigating hidden costs to dealing with airport procedures, security checks, and complex terminals, every stage of the journey presents its own challenges. In this first part of the article, we explore the many obstacles travellers face before even stepping onto the aircraft and why the passenger experience can sometimes feel as stressful as the flight itself.
The Thorn in the Side of Air Transport
The aviation industry is facing a growing challenge that goes far beyond fuel prices and rising demand. Behind the scenes, a severe shortage of qualified labour is slowing aircraft production, grounding hundreds of planes and creating mounting pressure across the entire air transport sector.
Things Are Moving in Air Transport
Since the beginning of 2026, the air transport industry has been undergoing significant change. In this week’s analysis, Jean-Louis Baroux explores how airlines are shifting towards improved service quality, higher fares and more sustainable business models, while low-cost carriers face growing operational and financial pressures.
Should We Be Afraid Of War In The Gulf?
The situation in the Gulf remains highly uncertain, with shifting dynamics making any clear outcome difficult to predict. For air transport, the impact is already tangible, from fuel supply pressures to potential changes in travel demand. While rising costs and longer routes may influence pricing, the industry has shown resilience in the face of past crises.
Stop The Drop in Air Fares
Air fares rose due to fuel costs and geopolitics, with airlines using surcharges despite hedging, challenging transparency and long-term price decline expectations.
Bad Times for Air Transport
Air transport recovered fast after COVID, but a mix of geopolitical tensions, operational strain, and safety concerns is now weighing on the industry.
Gulf War: Winners and Losers
Beyond the headlines, the Gulf conflict is redrawing the map of global aviation, exposing deep vulnerabilities and shifting competitive dynamics.
Geopolitics, the Main Uncertainty for Air Transport
Geopolitics has become the greatest uncertainty facing air transport today.
Conflicts, airspace restrictions, and rising costs are disrupting global operations.
Despite mounting challenges, the industry continues to show remarkable resilience.