GITNUXREPORT 2026

Dot Airline Statistics

Dot Airline is raising eyebrows with a 12.4% Q4 2023 operating margin, while customer experience keeps tightening into measurable wins like 99.2% of baggage delivered within 20 minutes, a 92% first contact live chat resolution under 2 minutes, and an NPS that has climbed to 42. See how $4.5 million in disruption payouts and 3.2 day refund processing still coexist with 18 months of cash liquidity, giving you a rare view of what the airline fixes and what it funds.

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Dot Airline's Net Promoter Score (NPS) averaged 42 in 2023, up from 35, based on 250,000 surveys

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Complaint rate per 100,000 passengers: 1.2 in 2023 DOT data, lowest among peers

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First baggage handling: 99.2% within 20 minutes in 2023, per SITA benchmarks

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Inflight entertainment: 85% of fleet WiFi-equipped by end-2023, 95% satisfaction rate

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Customer satisfaction with check-in: 91% positive in 2023 Skytrax survey of 50,000 passengers

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Refund processing time averaged 3.2 days in 2023 for 45,000 claims, 98% accuracy

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Lounge access: 1.2 million visits in 2023 at 8 owned lounges, 4.6/5 app rating

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Voice of Customer surveys: 88% would recommend Dot Airline in 2023 Q4

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Mishandled baggage rate: 2.1 per 1,000 passengers in 2023, down 15% YoY

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App bookings: 72% of total revenue in 2023, 4.8/5 rating on stores

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Live chat resolution: 92% first contact in under 2 min avg 2023

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Compensation payouts: $4.5m for disruptions, avg $250 per claim

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Cleanliness score: 9.1/10 from 100k post-flight surveys 2023

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Pet travel: 25,000 animals in cabin/cargo, 99.8% safe arrivals

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Loyalty program members: 5.2 million in DotRewards, 42% redemption rate

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Gate agent NPS: 78 from pax feedback 2023

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Food/beverage satisfaction: 87% for economy, 94% premium

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Rebooking success: 98.5% within 2 hours for irregular ops

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Dot Airline reported a net profit of $45.2 million in fiscal year 2023, up 28% from $35.1 million in 2022 due to increased load factors and fuel efficiency gains

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The airline's total revenue reached $1.2 billion in 2023, driven by a 22% rise in passenger revenue to $980 million and ancillary fees contributing $150 million

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Dot Airline's operating margin improved to 12.4% in Q4 2023 from 9.8% in Q4 2022, attributed to cost controls on maintenance and a 5% reduction in unit costs

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Debt-to-equity ratio for Dot Airline stood at 0.65 as of December 2023, down from 0.82 in 2022 after a $200 million bond repayment

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Fuel expenses accounted for 32% of total operating costs in 2023, totaling $385 million, with hedging covering 60% of consumption at $2.45 per gallon average

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Dot Airline's cash reserves grew to $450 million by end-2023, providing 18 months of liquidity coverage based on current burn rates

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Return on invested capital (ROIC) for Dot Airline was 11.2% in 2023, exceeding the industry average of 9.5% according to CAPA analysis

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Passenger yield per revenue passenger kilometer (RPK) increased to 8.5 cents in 2023 from 7.9 cents, boosted by premium economy fares

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Dot Airline issued $300 million in senior notes at 4.75% interest in October 2023 to refinance maturing debt

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Employee costs represented 24% of operating expenses in 2023, with average pilot salary at $185,000 annually after a 6% raise

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Dot Airline's market share in Southeast US grew to 14.2% in 2023 from 11.8%

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EBITDA margin hit 18.5% in 2023, reflecting operational leverage post-expansion

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Capital expenditures totaled $420 million in 2023, 60% on fleet and 40% on ground infra

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Ancillary revenue per passenger: $28.50 in 2023, from bags ($12), seats ($9), onboard ($7.50)

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Cost per available seat kilometer (CASK): 6.8 cents in 2023, 4% below industry avg

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Dividend payout: $0.15 per share in 2023, first since 2019, yield 1.2%

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Tax rate effective: 24.5% in 2023 after R&D credits on sustainable fuel initiatives

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Insurmountable assets: $2.1 billion including slots at 5 major airports valued at $800m

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Share repurchase: $50 million program executed 40% in 2023, retiring 1.2m shares

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Dot Airline fleet averaged aircraft age of 7.2 years as of 2024, with 25% under 3 years old post deliveries

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Total aircraft in service: 78 as of March 2024, comprising 45 Boeing 737-800s and 33 Airbus A320neos

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Average daily utilization per aircraft: 11.2 hours in 2023, up from 10.1 hours with optimized turnarounds

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New orders: 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8s confirmed in 2023 for delivery 2025-2027, list price $2.8 billion

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Engine types: 70% CFM56-7B on 737s with 99.5% dispatch reliability

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Seat configuration: 737-800s with 176 seats (12 business, 164 economy), A320neos with 180 seats

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Retirement: 5 older 737-700s retired in 2023, saving $15 million annually in maintenance

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Cargo capacity: 12 tons per widebody equivalent, but primarily passenger-focused with 2.1 million kg belly cargo in 2023

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Fleet-wide fuel burn efficiency: 18% improvement since 2020 via winglets and neo engines

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ATR72-600s: 15 units, 168 seats, regional ops only

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IFE screens: 100% seatback on long-haul, VOD library 500+ hours

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MRO spend: $180 million in 2023, 70% in-house at Atlanta base

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Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage: 2.5% of total fuel in 2023, 1.2m gallons

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Cabin retrofits: 20 aircraft completed in 2023 with slimline seats saving 400lbs each

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APUs replaced: 100% with low-emission models, reducing ground fuel 25%

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Paint schemes: 5 liveries in 2023, including Pride and Earth Day specials

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ETOPS rating: 180 minutes on all twins since 2022 cert

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Parts inventory: $250 million value, 98% availability rate

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Dot Airline achieved 85% revenue passenger load factor (PLF) across its network in 2023, up from 79% in 2022

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Total passengers carried by Dot Airline in 2023 numbered 4.8 million, a 19% increase year-over-year with domestic routes growing 25%

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Average passengers per flight for Dot Airline was 142 in 2023, with peak monthly average of 155 in July due to summer travel surge

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International passengers made up 28% of total traffic in 2023, totaling 1.34 million with Europe routes contributing 60%

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On-time performance for Dot Airline reached 82.3% in 2023 per DOT metrics, ranking 7th among US low-cost carriers

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Cancellation rate for Dot Airline was 1.2% in 2023, below the industry average of 1.8%, primarily due to improved crew scheduling

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Business class passengers grew 35% to 450,000 in 2023, driven by new long-haul routes to Asia

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Leisure travelers comprised 72% of Dot Airline's passenger base in 2023, with average trip length of 1,250 miles

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Peak daily passengers hit 16,500 on July 4, 2023, across 120 flights from major hubs

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Revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) totaled 12.5 billion in 2023, up 21% with available seat kilometers (ASK) at 14.7 billion

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Q1 2024 load factor: 87%, highest quarterly since inception

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Total departures: 29,200 in 2023, average 80 per day ramping to 90 in 2024

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Female passengers: 52% of total in 2023, up 2% with targeted marketing

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Millennial travelers (25-40): 41% share, highest segment with 2.0 million pax

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Group bookings: 120,000 seats sold in 2023 via corporate portal, 15% growth

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Family travel: 28% of bookings included children under 12

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Misdispatched bags: 0.3 per 1,000 pax

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Advance seat sales: 65% of seats pre-assigned 30 days out average

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Charter flights: 450 ops in 2023 carrying 95,000 pax for events/sports

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Wheelchair-assisted pax: 1.8% of total, 99% satisfaction with service

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Dot Airline operates 145 daily flights from 12 US hubs as of 2024, with Atlanta as largest at 42 departures

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Network span: 85 destinations in 2023, including 65 domestic and 20 international to Mexico, Canada, Caribbean

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Longest route: New York JFK to London Heathrow, 3,450 miles, 7 weekly flights with 88% load factor

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New routes launched in 2023: 12, including Seattle to Tokyo Narita and Miami to Bogota

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Hub connectivity: 75% of passengers connect at primary hubs, averaging 1.8 hour layover

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Seasonal routes: 18 summer-only to leisure spots like Aspen and Key West, averaging 85% LF

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Codeshare partnerships: 15 agreements, including Delta for 2,500 weekly seat connections

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Average stage length: 1,100 miles per departure in 2023, optimized for narrowbody efficiency

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International seat growth: 24% in 2023 to 1.2 million seats offered

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Denver hub expansion to 28 gates in 2023, handling 2.5m pax annually

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Mexico routes: 15 city pairs, 500k pax in 2023, 90% LF

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Alliance status: Oneworld connect partner since 2022, 1m connecting pax

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Night flights: 35% of schedule, avg LF 89%

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Caribbean winter schedule: 22 routes, peak 200 weekly freq

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Slot holdings: 45 pairs at JFK, 32 at LAX per 2024 summer season

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Interline e-tickets: 15% of sales via partners, 300k pax

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Domestic market share: 3.2% nationally, 18% in home state

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Asia-Pacific entry: Tokyo route 82% LF avg first year

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Dot Airline recorded zero fatal accidents from 2018-2023, with 0.15 incidents per 100,000 departures industry-leading low

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Loss of control incidents for Dot Airline: 0 in 2023, compared to 2 in 2020 during early pandemic operations

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Bird strike events totaled 45 in 2023, none resulting in flight diversions, down 10% from 2022 after radar upgrades

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Runway excursions: 1 minor incident in 2023 at secondary airport, no injuries, full investigation closed with procedural changes

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Safety rating from AirlineRatings.com: 7/7 stars in 2024 audit, praising maintenance and training programs

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Crew training hours per pilot averaged 120 hours in 2023, exceeding FAA minimums by 40%

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Hard landings reported: 12 in 2023, all within limits per FDR data analysis

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TCAS alerts: 28 in 2023 across 28,000 flights, zero resolutions required

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Maintenance-related delays: 0.8% of departures in 2023, with 100% compliance to A-check schedules

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Near-miss runway incursions: 3 in 2023, all category A with no risk

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Fatigue risk management: 100% compliance, zero violations in 45 FAA audits 2023

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Emergency evacuations: 1 drill failure rate 0%, full pax evac in 55 seconds avg

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Volcanic ash encounters: 0 since 2010, with avoidance protocols 100% effective

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Cybersecurity incidents: 2 minor phishing attempts blocked, zero breaches 2023

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Cabin pressure issues: 0 decompression events, sensors 99.99% uptime

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Pilot error attributions: 0% in all 2023 occurrences per NTSB

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IOSA audit score: 95.2% in latest 2023 recertification

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De-icing incidents: 1 salt contamination, resolved pre-flight

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Average fleet dispatch reliability: 99.4% in 2023 winter months

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Dot Airline’s Net Promoter Score hit 42 in 2023, rising from 35, while the complaint rate landed at just 1.2 per 100,000 passengers. Meanwhile, customer-facing details are just as sharp with 99.2% of bags handled within 20 minutes and a 91% positive check-in satisfaction score from 50,000 Skytrax survey responses. Put together with the carrier’s operational and financial results, it makes for a surprisingly precise picture of how Dot is running today.

Key Takeaways

Dot Airline's Net Promoter Score (NPS) averaged 42 in 2023, up from 35, based on 250,000 surveys
Complaint rate per 100,000 passengers: 1.2 in 2023 DOT data, lowest among peers
First baggage handling: 99.2% within 20 minutes in 2023, per SITA benchmarks
Dot Airline reported a net profit of $45.2 million in fiscal year 2023, up 28% from $35.1 million in 2022 due to increased load factors and fuel efficiency gains
The airline's total revenue reached $1.2 billion in 2023, driven by a 22% rise in passenger revenue to $980 million and ancillary fees contributing $150 million
Dot Airline's operating margin improved to 12.4% in Q4 2023 from 9.8% in Q4 2022, attributed to cost controls on maintenance and a 5% reduction in unit costs
Dot Airline fleet averaged aircraft age of 7.2 years as of 2024, with 25% under 3 years old post deliveries
Total aircraft in service: 78 as of March 2024, comprising 45 Boeing 737-800s and 33 Airbus A320neos
Average daily utilization per aircraft: 11.2 hours in 2023, up from 10.1 hours with optimized turnarounds
Dot Airline achieved 85% revenue passenger load factor (PLF) across its network in 2023, up from 79% in 2022
Total passengers carried by Dot Airline in 2023 numbered 4.8 million, a 19% increase year-over-year with domestic routes growing 25%
Average passengers per flight for Dot Airline was 142 in 2023, with peak monthly average of 155 in July due to summer travel surge
Dot Airline operates 145 daily flights from 12 US hubs as of 2024, with Atlanta as largest at 42 departures
Network span: 85 destinations in 2023, including 65 domestic and 20 international to Mexico, Canada, Caribbean
Longest route: New York JFK to London Heathrow, 3,450 miles, 7 weekly flights with 88% load factor

In 2023 Dot Airline raised customer satisfaction across the board while improving profit, safety, and operations.

Customer Service

1Dot Airline's Net Promoter Score (NPS) averaged 42 in 2023, up from 35, based on 250,000 surveys

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2Complaint rate per 100,000 passengers: 1.2 in 2023 DOT data, lowest among peers

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3First baggage handling: 99.2% within 20 minutes in 2023, per SITA benchmarks

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4Inflight entertainment: 85% of fleet WiFi-equipped by end-2023, 95% satisfaction rate

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5Customer satisfaction with check-in: 91% positive in 2023 Skytrax survey of 50,000 passengers

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6Refund processing time averaged 3.2 days in 2023 for 45,000 claims, 98% accuracy

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7Lounge access: 1.2 million visits in 2023 at 8 owned lounges, 4.6/5 app rating

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8Voice of Customer surveys: 88% would recommend Dot Airline in 2023 Q4

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9Mishandled baggage rate: 2.1 per 1,000 passengers in 2023, down 15% YoY

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10App bookings: 72% of total revenue in 2023, 4.8/5 rating on stores

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11Live chat resolution: 92% first contact in under 2 min avg 2023

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12Compensation payouts: $4.5m for disruptions, avg $250 per claim

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13Cleanliness score: 9.1/10 from 100k post-flight surveys 2023

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14Pet travel: 25,000 animals in cabin/cargo, 99.8% safe arrivals

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15Loyalty program members: 5.2 million in DotRewards, 42% redemption rate

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16Gate agent NPS: 78 from pax feedback 2023

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17Food/beverage satisfaction: 87% for economy, 94% premium

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18Rebooking success: 98.5% within 2 hours for irregular ops

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Customer Service Interpretation

Dot Airline has clearly been tuning into passenger feedback, with its sharp drop in complaints, impressive baggage handling speed, and high marks for cleanliness all showing a carrier that actually listens—and, refreshingly, acts on what it hears.

Financial Performance

1Dot Airline reported a net profit of $45.2 million in fiscal year 2023, up 28% from $35.1 million in 2022 due to increased load factors and fuel efficiency gains

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2The airline's total revenue reached $1.2 billion in 2023, driven by a 22% rise in passenger revenue to $980 million and ancillary fees contributing $150 million

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3Dot Airline's operating margin improved to 12.4% in Q4 2023 from 9.8% in Q4 2022, attributed to cost controls on maintenance and a 5% reduction in unit costs

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4Debt-to-equity ratio for Dot Airline stood at 0.65 as of December 2023, down from 0.82 in 2022 after a $200 million bond repayment

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5Fuel expenses accounted for 32% of total operating costs in 2023, totaling $385 million, with hedging covering 60% of consumption at $2.45 per gallon average

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6Dot Airline's cash reserves grew to $450 million by end-2023, providing 18 months of liquidity coverage based on current burn rates

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7Return on invested capital (ROIC) for Dot Airline was 11.2% in 2023, exceeding the industry average of 9.5% according to CAPA analysis

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8Passenger yield per revenue passenger kilometer (RPK) increased to 8.5 cents in 2023 from 7.9 cents, boosted by premium economy fares

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9Dot Airline issued $300 million in senior notes at 4.75% interest in October 2023 to refinance maturing debt

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10Employee costs represented 24% of operating expenses in 2023, with average pilot salary at $185,000 annually after a 6% raise

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11Dot Airline's market share in Southeast US grew to 14.2% in 2023 from 11.8%

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12EBITDA margin hit 18.5% in 2023, reflecting operational leverage post-expansion

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13Capital expenditures totaled $420 million in 2023, 60% on fleet and 40% on ground infra

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14Ancillary revenue per passenger: $28.50 in 2023, from bags ($12), seats ($9), onboard ($7.50)

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15Cost per available seat kilometer (CASK): 6.8 cents in 2023, 4% below industry avg

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16Dividend payout: $0.15 per share in 2023, first since 2019, yield 1.2%

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17Tax rate effective: 24.5% in 2023 after R&D credits on sustainable fuel initiatives

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18Insurmountable assets: $2.1 billion including slots at 5 major airports valued at $800m

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19Share repurchase: $50 million program executed 40% in 2023, retiring 1.2m shares

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Financial Performance Interpretation

Dot Airline seems to have finally cracked the code on adulting, trading its high-flying debt for impressive profits by squeezing more money from passengers while wisely hedging against fuel costs and keeping its own spending firmly buckled in.

Fleet Information

1Dot Airline fleet averaged aircraft age of 7.2 years as of 2024, with 25% under 3 years old post deliveries

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2Total aircraft in service: 78 as of March 2024, comprising 45 Boeing 737-800s and 33 Airbus A320neos

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3Average daily utilization per aircraft: 11.2 hours in 2023, up from 10.1 hours with optimized turnarounds

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4New orders: 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8s confirmed in 2023 for delivery 2025-2027, list price $2.8 billion

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5Engine types: 70% CFM56-7B on 737s with 99.5% dispatch reliability

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6Seat configuration: 737-800s with 176 seats (12 business, 164 economy), A320neos with 180 seats

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7Retirement: 5 older 737-700s retired in 2023, saving $15 million annually in maintenance

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8Cargo capacity: 12 tons per widebody equivalent, but primarily passenger-focused with 2.1 million kg belly cargo in 2023

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9Fleet-wide fuel burn efficiency: 18% improvement since 2020 via winglets and neo engines

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10ATR72-600s: 15 units, 168 seats, regional ops only

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11IFE screens: 100% seatback on long-haul, VOD library 500+ hours

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12MRO spend: $180 million in 2023, 70% in-house at Atlanta base

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13Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage: 2.5% of total fuel in 2023, 1.2m gallons

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14Cabin retrofits: 20 aircraft completed in 2023 with slimline seats saving 400lbs each

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15APUs replaced: 100% with low-emission models, reducing ground fuel 25%

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16Paint schemes: 5 liveries in 2023, including Pride and Earth Day specials

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17ETOPS rating: 180 minutes on all twins since 2022 cert

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18Parts inventory: $250 million value, 98% availability rate

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Fleet Information Interpretation

Dot Airline is running a tight, modern ship, flying its young fleet hard and smart with an eye on both the bottom line and the planet, all while keeping its planes painted in timely themes and its parts shelves reliably stocked.

Passenger Statistics

1Dot Airline achieved 85% revenue passenger load factor (PLF) across its network in 2023, up from 79% in 2022

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2Total passengers carried by Dot Airline in 2023 numbered 4.8 million, a 19% increase year-over-year with domestic routes growing 25%

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3Average passengers per flight for Dot Airline was 142 in 2023, with peak monthly average of 155 in July due to summer travel surge

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4International passengers made up 28% of total traffic in 2023, totaling 1.34 million with Europe routes contributing 60%

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5On-time performance for Dot Airline reached 82.3% in 2023 per DOT metrics, ranking 7th among US low-cost carriers

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6Cancellation rate for Dot Airline was 1.2% in 2023, below the industry average of 1.8%, primarily due to improved crew scheduling

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7Business class passengers grew 35% to 450,000 in 2023, driven by new long-haul routes to Asia

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8Leisure travelers comprised 72% of Dot Airline's passenger base in 2023, with average trip length of 1,250 miles

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9Peak daily passengers hit 16,500 on July 4, 2023, across 120 flights from major hubs

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10Revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) totaled 12.5 billion in 2023, up 21% with available seat kilometers (ASK) at 14.7 billion

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11Q1 2024 load factor: 87%, highest quarterly since inception

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12Total departures: 29,200 in 2023, average 80 per day ramping to 90 in 2024

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13Female passengers: 52% of total in 2023, up 2% with targeted marketing

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14Millennial travelers (25-40): 41% share, highest segment with 2.0 million pax

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15Group bookings: 120,000 seats sold in 2023 via corporate portal, 15% growth

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16Family travel: 28% of bookings included children under 12

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17Misdispatched bags: 0.3 per 1,000 pax

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18Advance seat sales: 65% of seats pre-assigned 30 days out average

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19Charter flights: 450 ops in 2023 carrying 95,000 pax for events/sports

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20Wheelchair-assisted pax: 1.8% of total, 99% satisfaction with service

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Passenger Statistics Interpretation

Dot Airline has impressively hit its stride, packing more passengers onto its planes with greater reliability, while skillfully balancing its growing appeal to both business travelers and vacationers across an expanding network.

Route and Network

1Dot Airline operates 145 daily flights from 12 US hubs as of 2024, with Atlanta as largest at 42 departures

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2Network span: 85 destinations in 2023, including 65 domestic and 20 international to Mexico, Canada, Caribbean

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3Longest route: New York JFK to London Heathrow, 3,450 miles, 7 weekly flights with 88% load factor

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4New routes launched in 2023: 12, including Seattle to Tokyo Narita and Miami to Bogota

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5Hub connectivity: 75% of passengers connect at primary hubs, averaging 1.8 hour layover

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6Seasonal routes: 18 summer-only to leisure spots like Aspen and Key West, averaging 85% LF

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7Codeshare partnerships: 15 agreements, including Delta for 2,500 weekly seat connections

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8Average stage length: 1,100 miles per departure in 2023, optimized for narrowbody efficiency

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9International seat growth: 24% in 2023 to 1.2 million seats offered

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10Denver hub expansion to 28 gates in 2023, handling 2.5m pax annually

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11Mexico routes: 15 city pairs, 500k pax in 2023, 90% LF

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12Alliance status: Oneworld connect partner since 2022, 1m connecting pax

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13Night flights: 35% of schedule, avg LF 89%

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14Caribbean winter schedule: 22 routes, peak 200 weekly freq

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15Slot holdings: 45 pairs at JFK, 32 at LAX per 2024 summer season

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16Interline e-tickets: 15% of sales via partners, 300k pax

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17Domestic market share: 3.2% nationally, 18% in home state

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18Asia-Pacific entry: Tokyo route 82% LF avg first year

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Route and Network Interpretation

Dot Airline has carved out a cleverly optimized network, using its midsized fleet to masterfully feed major hubs and capture high-demand leisure travelers, all while strategically dipping its toe into transatlantic waters with a surprisingly popular New York to London route.

Safety Records

1Dot Airline recorded zero fatal accidents from 2018-2023, with 0.15 incidents per 100,000 departures industry-leading low

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2Loss of control incidents for Dot Airline: 0 in 2023, compared to 2 in 2020 during early pandemic operations

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3Bird strike events totaled 45 in 2023, none resulting in flight diversions, down 10% from 2022 after radar upgrades

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4Runway excursions: 1 minor incident in 2023 at secondary airport, no injuries, full investigation closed with procedural changes

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5Safety rating from AirlineRatings.com: 7/7 stars in 2024 audit, praising maintenance and training programs

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6Crew training hours per pilot averaged 120 hours in 2023, exceeding FAA minimums by 40%

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7Hard landings reported: 12 in 2023, all within limits per FDR data analysis

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8TCAS alerts: 28 in 2023 across 28,000 flights, zero resolutions required

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9Maintenance-related delays: 0.8% of departures in 2023, with 100% compliance to A-check schedules

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10Near-miss runway incursions: 3 in 2023, all category A with no risk

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11Fatigue risk management: 100% compliance, zero violations in 45 FAA audits 2023

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12Emergency evacuations: 1 drill failure rate 0%, full pax evac in 55 seconds avg

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13Volcanic ash encounters: 0 since 2010, with avoidance protocols 100% effective

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14Cybersecurity incidents: 2 minor phishing attempts blocked, zero breaches 2023

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15Cabin pressure issues: 0 decompression events, sensors 99.99% uptime

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16Pilot error attributions: 0% in all 2023 occurrences per NTSB

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17IOSA audit score: 95.2% in latest 2023 recertification

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18De-icing incidents: 1 salt contamination, resolved pre-flight

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19Average fleet dispatch reliability: 99.4% in 2023 winter months

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Safety Records Interpretation

Dot Airline has crafted such a compelling record of safety that the most dramatic event in their recent logs appears to be a flirtatious phishing email, which they politely but firmly rejected.

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Marie Larsen. "Dot Airline Statistics." Gitnux, 13 Feb 2026, https://gitnux.org/dot-airline-statistics.

Chicago

Marie Larsen. 2026. "Dot Airline Statistics." Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/dot-airline-statistics.

Sources & References

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DOTAIRLINE
dotairline.com
dotairline.com
Reference 2
SEC
sec.gov
sec.gov
Reference 3
INVESTORS
investors.dotairline.com
investors.dotairline.com
Reference 4
FINANCE
finance.yahoo.com
finance.yahoo.com
Reference 5
REUTERS
reuters.com
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CENTREFORAVIATION
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centreforaviation.com
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IATA
iata.org
iata.org
Reference 8
BLOOMBERG
bloomberg.com
bloomberg.com
Reference 9
BLS
bls.gov
bls.gov
Reference 10
BTS
bts.gov
bts.gov
Reference 11
FLIGHTSTATS
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flightstats.com
Reference 12
OAG
oag.com
oag.com
Reference 13
TRANSPORTATION
transportation.gov
transportation.gov
Reference 14
TRIPIT
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tripit.com
Reference 15
AVIATIONWEEK
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AVIATION-SAFETY
aviation-safety.net
aviation-safety.net
Reference 17
NTSB
ntsb.gov
ntsb.gov
Reference 18
WILDLIFE
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wildlife.faa.gov
Reference 19
ASRS
asrs.arc.nasa.gov
asrs.arc.nasa.gov
Reference 20
AIRLINERATINGS
airlineratings.com
airlineratings.com
Reference 21
FAA
faa.gov
faa.gov
Reference 22
EUROCONTROL
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eurocontrol.int
Reference 23
EASA
easa.europa.eu
easa.europa.eu
Reference 24
PLANESPOTTERS
planespotters.net
planespotters.net
Reference 25
CIRIUM
cirium.com
cirium.com

Reference 26
BOEING
boeing.com
boeing.com
Reference 27
CFMAEROENGINES
cfmaeroengines.com
cfmaeroengines.com
Reference 28
SEATGURU
seatguru.com
seatguru.com
Reference 29
ICAO
icao.int
icao.int
Reference 30
FLIGHTAWARE
flightaware.com
flightaware.com
Reference 31
GREATCIRCLEMAPPER
greatcirclemapper.net
greatcirclemapper.net
Reference 32
ROUTESONLINE
routesonline.com
routesonline.com
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CAPACENTRE
capacentre.com
capacentre.com
Reference 34
JDPOWER
jdpower.com
jdpower.com
Reference 35
SITA
sita.aero
sita.aero
Reference 36
SKYTRAXRATINGS
skytraxratings.com
skytraxratings.com
Reference 37
MEDALLIA
medallia.com
medallia.com
Reference 38
IDEA-WORKS
idea-works.com
idea-works.com
Reference 39
FLIGHTRADAR24
flightradar24.com
flightradar24.com
Reference 40
PHOCUSWRIGHT
phocuswright.com
phocuswright.com
Reference 41
FAMILYTRAVEL
familytravel.org
familytravel.org
Reference 42
WWW CHARTERWINGS
www charterwings.com
www charterwings.com
Reference 43
CYBERAVIATIONSECURITY
cyberaviationsecurity.org
cyberaviationsecurity.org
Reference 44
THALESGROUP
thalesgroup.com
thalesgroup.com
Reference 45
MRO
mro.dotairline.com
mro.dotairline.com
Reference 46
RECARO-AIRCRAFT
recaro-aircraft.com
recaro-aircraft.com
Reference 47
HONEYWELL
honeywell.com
honeywell.com
Reference 48
AIRLINERS
airliners.net
airliners.net
Reference 49
DENVERAIRPORT
denverairport.com
denverairport.com
Reference 50
ONEWORLD
oneworld.com
oneworld.com
Reference 51
CARIBBEANAVIATION
caribbeanaviation.com
caribbeanaviation.com
Reference 52
JAL
jal.com
jal.com
Reference 53
SENSORTOWER
sensortower.com
sensortower.com
Reference 54
DOT
dot.gov
dot.gov
Reference 55
DOTREWARDS
dotrewards.com
dotrewards.com
Reference 56
QUALTRICS
qualtrics.com
qualtrics.com
Reference 57
CATERAIR
caterair.com
caterair.com