Yesterday saw the first launch of a new, significant US-based airline since Virgin America more than a decade ago. Though I didn’t take the flight, I did drive up to Burbank Airport so I could interview CEO Andrew Levy and observe the festivities from afar. Below you’ll find our “across the aisle” interview which was really across from each other sitting in airport waiting room chairs…
Brett Snyder, Cranky Flier: This is happening. It’s official. You have airplanes. You have passengers. You have government approval. You’re ready to go. Since I last talked to you right before the launch announcement, a couple of things have happened. The first thing I want to ask you about is just how have bookings been in general?