Rico Merkert
Rico Merkert is a business professor at the University of New South Wales who specializes in aviation management and economics. He is known for his insights into airline operations and market dynamics, often providing expert commentary on trends affecting the aviation industry, such as fleet modernization and sustainability practices.
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University of Sydney transportation professor Rico Merkert said passengers often forget their points or do not have sufficient opportunities to redeem them.
Qantas Economy Plus seats bought with Frequent Flyer points offers limited value, experts say
Australia· 2026-02-05
University of Sydney business professor Rico Merkert said the groundings 'will have ripple effects'.
Airbus A320 grounding to have ripple effect for daysAustralia· 2025-11-29
University of Sydney business professor Rico Merkert discusses the competitive dynamics in the aviation market.
Competition is toughening, but will it be enough for Qantas to lift its game?Australia· 2025-05-10
University of Sydney business professor Rico Merkert commented on the competition in international travel.
Flying to Asia? Australians become spoilt for airline choiceAustralia· 2025-04-18
University of Sydney professor Rico Merkert, who studies supply chains and transportation, said it would not be a 'good look' for Qantas if they had to push the timeline out further for the delivery of the A350.
Direct flights to anywhere in the world will be possible under Project SunriseAustralia· 2025-04-04
UNSW business professor Rico Merkert said it was a good time for Airbus, which had its 'hands full' producing needed airplanes for carriers such as Qantas.
New planes swap silver for greyAustralia· 2025-04-02
