Let's Hear It For Delta's Atlanta Airport Powerhouse
Atlanta retained its title as the world’s busiest airport last year, shocker we know. But more interesting is the rise of the Denver and Istanbul airports — to third and seventh busiest, respectively ...
7 Apr 202324min
Lufthansa Nears ITA Airways Deal
Lufthansa is closer than ever to a deal for Italy's state-owned carrier, Alita..., oops, ITA Airways. But can Lufthansa turn loss-making ITA into a gem? That remains to be seen. Edward Russell and Jay...
31 Mar 202324min
The Different Ways Aviation Is Booming in India and Saudi Arabia
Big changes are underway in Saudi Arabia and India, with both poised for rapid growth in airline traffic. Each, however, is taking a distinct approach with respect to protecting their domestic airline...
24 Mar 202324min
What U.S. Airline Leaders Say About the Next Phase of Recovery
U.S. airlines presented at a major investor event in New York last week. What did they say? Airline Weekly's Jay Shabat discusses with special guest Brian Sumers of The Airline Observer. Plus, a look ...
18 Mar 202320min
JetBlue-Spirit Merger Goes to Court
It’s official: The U.S. Justice Department just sued to block JetBlue and Spirit from merging. Will it win? That’s anyone’s guess, but JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes said he plans to fight the regulator. Edw...
10 Mar 202323min
How the Ukraine War Changed Aviation
Airlines face wide-ranging fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine a year ago in February. The biggest is the airspace closure, but the war has also triggered a surge in global energy prices while w...
3 Mar 202324min
Singapore and Copa Wow With Strong Results
Singapore Airlines and Copa Airlines were two champions of the December quarter with standout financial results. What set them apart from the pack? Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss on the Airline...
24 Feb 202322min
Spirit Airlines' Earnings Woes
Spirit Airlines lags other U.S. airlines in financial performance. In fact, it lost money last year while most of its peers produced profits. Can it fix its cost problems and restore order? Edward Rus...
10 Feb 202324min
