# Flight #116: Inside the Economics of the Airline Industry with Volodymyr Bilotkach

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Podcast: [The Pilot Money Guys](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pilot-money-guys-3623630)
Published: 2025-10-24T12:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3477

## Resource

Why do airlines struggle to make money even when planes are full? In this episode, we unpack the surprising economics behind one of the world's most essential yet fragile industries. From razor-thin profit margins to the ripple effects of global shocks like COVID-19, you'll learn why airlines operate on such precarious financial ground and what it takes for them to stay in the air. Take The Pilot Wealth Index to find out if you are on track for retirement! You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://tinyurl.com/ypwpywzf

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