Summer Air Travel Record Forecast


Delta and Southwest concourses at the Atlanta airport

U.S. airports saw roughly 300,000 more travelers than in 2019 over the Memorial Day weekend holiday, a sign of a busy summer to come. Are airlines ready? Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss. Plus, Delta is hit with a greenwashing lawsuit.

Reading List

Up Next

The Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast

Breeze Airways' Big Break: A ULCC Finally Profits

As earnings season gathers pace, Jay Shabat and Meghna Maharishi take stock and share their insights on the latest numbers from Breeze Airways and American Airlines.
The Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast

Why Egypt Is an Airline Market Worth Watching

In this episode, Gordon and Jay discuss the current state of the Egyptian aviation scene, highlighting the booming tourism sector despite regional unrest. They explore the factors contributing to Egypt's…
The Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast

The U.S. Airlines Growing and Shrinking in 2025

Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat crunch the big numbers to reveal which U.S. carriers are in expansion mode in the first quarter of 2025 and which operators are shrinking year-on-year.
The Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast

What Does 2025 Mean for the Airline Industry?

In this week’s episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat turn their attention to the year ahead. Going region-by-region, the pair share the emerging stories that are on their radar for 2025 and beyond.