Bloody Hell! Even Flying is Going Down the Drain! What's Next?!

Not Even a Nimbus 2000 Can Save Us Now!

Alright folks Harry Potter here reporting live from… well not the skies unfortunately. It seems even muggle flying isn't immune to the dark arts of… *checks notes*… 'economic downturn' and 'waning consumer confidence.' Frontier Airlines following Delta's lead has decided to pull a vanishing act on its full year outlook and start slashing flights. Honestly you'd think they'd consulted Gilderoy Lockhart for business advice!

The 'Uncertain Environment' – Sounds Like Voldemort's Back!

They're blaming this mess on an 'uncertain environment,' which let's be honest sounds like a euphemism for 'Voldemort's returned and is wreaking havoc on the stock market.' Frontier says their revenue growth probably only rose 5% in the first quarter with capacity up 5% compared to last year. Five percent! I've seen more excitement in a Potions class with Snape teaching.

Weakened Demand: Are People Finally Staying Home?

Apparently people aren't so keen on flying these days. Frontier says that this revenue growth is anticipated to be lower than expected due to weakened demand in March which resulted in fare discounting and promotions across the industry amplified by the close in nature of Frontier's bookings. Less people are flying! What in Merlin's name is going on? Are they all taking the Knight Bus or what?

The Dreaded Trade War: Is This Trump's Undoing?

The suits over at Frontier are waving their wands – erm I mean pointing their fingers – at a drop in consumer confidence in March claiming it's proof of weaker demand. Airline executives have also muttered about President Trump's trade war a murky economic outlook and even mass government layoffs! Talk about a perfect storm… sounds like something Professor Trelawney would predict.

Government Layoffs? Is Fudge Involved?

Mass government layoffs sound oddly suspicious to me. I hope Cornelius Fudge is not involved! That guy always had a knack for sweeping uncomfortable truths under the rug. 'Nothing to see here folks! Just a bit of turbulence nothing more!' Meanwhile the economy is diving faster than a Golden Snitch from a Seeker’s grasp.

May Day! May Day! (Or May 1 At Least...)

Frontier will be reporting their official results on May 1st. Let's hope they've got a few tricks up their sleeves or else they'll be needing more than just a simple 'Accio Revenue!' to pull them out of this mess. I fear it might be time to invest in a good broomstick just in case. You know for emergencies.