Summary: <br> A pair of airlines under massive financial pressures faced different <br> investment outcomes this week. Still, the long term prospects for WOW Air and <br> Jet Airways both remain unclear.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Also in this episode:<br> <br> <br> <br> * Will the Amsterdam – Brussels route see flights banned? And could integrated rail service help address connecting issues?? Maybe even a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-hyperloop-link-promises-schiphol-expansion-444141/" target="_blank">hyperloop play</a> involved.* Jet Airways finally had its founder step aside, helping pave the way for a fresh round of capital to be invested. But with so many planes grounded – including the international fleet – the outlook is bleak.* WOW Air's future is even more tenuous. <a href="https://paxex.aero/2019/03/wow-air-merger-fail-again/">Multiple investors have walked away</a> and odds of finding the additional $41mm needed to keep flying seem low.* Kansas City is getting a much needed new airport terminal, with the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2019/03/25/kansas-city-international-airport-groundbreaking.html?" target="_blank">groundbreaking held this week</a>. Yes, it is expensive. <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://blog.wandr.me/" target="_blank">Seth</a> makes the argument that it is a smart investment. * Does the grounding of the 737 MAX spell the beginning of a decline for the commercial aviation world? <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://theaircurrent.com/aircraft-production/737-max-airlines-take-cover-under-the-wing-of-a-black-swan/" target="_blank">A recent piece in The Air Current</a> argues yes. We're less convinced.* Oh, and a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://ba.com" target="_blank">British Airways</a> flight went to the wrong airport. <br>
