Airline Competition, Pricing, and Market Dynamics with Gene Burrus

Wed, May 13, 2026 | 2:00 pm EDT

On Wednesday, May 13 at 2:00 p.m. ET, The Capitol Forum will host a conference call with Gene Burrus, founder of Burrus Competition Strategies.

This timely discussion will examine competition issues across the airline industry, including recent developments in pricing, consolidation, and market structure. Drawing on his experience at Spotify, Microsoft, and American Airlines, Burrus will provide insight into how airlines are approaching pricing strategy, competitive dynamics, and technology-driven decision-making in a changing economic environment.

For assistance, contact: events@tcfpress.com.

We will also touch on topics such as:

  • Potential antitrust concerns related to airline pricing practices
  • What Burrus has observed in the airline industry since leaving American Airlines
  • The impact of rising fuel prices on competition and pricing strategy
  • Fallout from the collapse of Spirit Airlines and implications for the broader market
  • Growing concerns around algorithmic pricing and data-driven fare optimization

We hope you can join us for what promises to be a timely and informative conversation.

Guest Bio:
Gene Burrus is the founder of Burrus Competition Strategies and is a longtime antitrust counsel and consultant. He previously held roles at Spotify, Microsoft, and American Airlines, where he worked on competition policy and regulatory issues across technology and transportation sectors. His practice focuses on competition issues in digital platform markets.

Speakers:

Gene Burrus

Founder, Burrus Competition Strategies

Teddy Downey

Executive Editor at The Capitol Forum

Reserve your spot today!