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Karol Ciesluk

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Journalist - Karol’s extensive background in economics and finance enables him to provide deep dives into the business side of aviation. Previously published in industry leading publications including Airways Magazine and Airliner World, Karol’s close relationship with LOT Polish and profound understanding of the economic drivers behind airline businesses adds distinctive gravity to his work. Based in Warsaw, Poland and Milan, Italy.
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Comparing The Finances Of The Big 4 US Airlines In The Second Quarter

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • July 26, 2020
The big four carriers in the United States have reported their second-quarter results this week. Multi-billion losses came…
A380 China Southern Airlines
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A Deep Look At Chinese Airline Dynamics

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • July 19, 2020
The Chinese aviation industry has grown at an impressive pace in recent years. Driven by the abolishment of…
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The African Aviation Market: An Overview

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • July 12, 2020
Africa is the continent with the smallest number of air passengers annually. It accounts for roughly 2% of…
Blocked middle seat
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The Economics Behind Blocking Middle Seats

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • July 5, 2020
During the initial phase of easing the travel restrictions, some airlines promised social distancing onboard. Middle seats were…
Lufthansa, Airbus A320, Grounded
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Which Airlines Employ The Most Number Of People?

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • June 28, 2020
The world’s largest airlines are usually ranked by revenue, fleet size, or passengers carried. All measures are essential…
flydubai dnata green turnaround
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Turnaround Time: Why It’s Important And How Airlines Can Speed It Up

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • June 21, 2020
A common mantra in the aviation industry is “the plane is not making any money while it is…
European airlines coronavirus
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How Do Low Cost Carriers Actually Make Money: A Complete Breakdown

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • June 14, 2020
One might expect that the ticket price itself is what allows airlines to make a profit. This is…
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5 Disruptive Travel Startups That Will Change How You Fly

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • June 13, 2020
The rate of technological disruption varies from industry to industry, with the tech sector outpacing others. However, the…
Cathay Pacific
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How The Air Cargo Market Has Changed In The Last Few Years

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • June 7, 2020
The air cargo market has had a few challenging years in recent times. In 2019, it noted the…
Aeroflot record revenues 2019
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What Types Of Aircraft Are Flying The Most Right Now?

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • May 31, 2020
Air travel capacity is at low levels, as airlines adjust to governmental restrictions and weak demand. Airlines have…
Teruel, Aircraft Graveyard, Photos
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Retiring Aircraft Early Is Bad For Airlines – Here’s Why

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • May 24, 2020
The last few weeks have been full of news about aircraft retirements. That was the case for Virgin…
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What China’s Air Market Can Tell Us About The Future

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • May 17, 2020
Airlines in Europe and North America are preparing for air travel’s recovery. Networks are being adjusted, despite a…
Airbus A321
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American Airlines Is Burning Through Cash

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • May 10, 2020
The current number of air passengers in the US is roughly about 7% of what it used to…
American Airlines reduces international capacity with 10% due to coronavirus
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Warren Buffett Sells All His Airline Stocks – What Does This Mean For The Industry?

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • May 3, 2020
During yesterday’s annual shareholder meeting of Berkshire Hathaway, world-famous investor Warren Buffett discussed a great variety of topics…
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What Causes An Airline To Go Bankrupt?

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • April 26, 2020
The unfortunate pace of airline bankruptcies increased last week, with Virgin Australia, Air Mauritius, and four subsidiaries of…
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The Pressure Facing Large Aircraft Lessors In 2020

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • April 19, 2020
The coverage of the current aviation crisis has mainly focused on airlines and manufacturers. Without a doubt, these…
Dubai Airshow, 2019, Airbus, Boeing
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How Aircraft Leasing Works & Why Airlines Do It?

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • April 12, 2020
We are used to assuming that if an airline paints an aircraft using its livery and operates it,…
Cathay Pacific grounded getty images
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What Costs Are Airlines Facing Whilst Their Planes Are Grounded?

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • April 5, 2020
Every day more airlines are grounding their aircraft as demand for air travel is virtually non-existent. Fighting to…
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Opinion: The $50bn US Airline Bailout Is A Bad Idea

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • March 19, 2020
The Trump administration has announced that it is working on a $50bn airline bailout package consisting of loans…
Boeing 777x getty
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Boeing Is Struggling Amid Max Crisis Paired With Coronavirus

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • March 12, 2020
Boeing, the American manufacturer is struggling. Now its problems come not only due to the 737 MAX crisis…
Delta A220
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Buffet Bets Big With $45.3 Million Delta Share Purchase

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • March 6, 2020
With the global travel sector being heavily impacted by the ongoing coronavirus, many decided to sell off their…
SOUTHWEST GETTY
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Ryanair vs. Southwest – Which Airline Has The Best Overall Performance?

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • March 1, 2020
Southwest is the airline that has truly revolutionized the aviation industry, bringing the low-cost model to life in…
singapore-arrivals-coronavirus
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Which Airlines Are Suffering The Most From Coronavirus?

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • February 16, 2020
We have been reporting continuously on the numerous airlines suspending their operations to China since the beginning of…
LAX-Jetpack-Man-Human-Drone-Getty
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Is Delta The Leading US Airline? These Stats Would Say So…

  • byKarol Ciesluk
  • February 9, 2020
With 2019 over and done with, it is worth analyzing the relative performance of the major legacy carriers…
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