A Surprise Thai Turnaround
In this week’s episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss how Thai Airways has shaken off its pandemic problems and emerged as one of the world's most profitable carriers. We also examine the very different fortunes of Jazeera Airways and Air Arabia.
Reading List:
- Thai Airways to Complete Thai Smile Merger, Exit Bankruptcy in 2024
- Air Arabia Crowned as World’s Most Profitable Airline
- Mideast Goes Low Cost
Photo Credit: Flickr / DJ.Cy
Up Next
The Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast
British Airways Is a Profit Machine
When the North Atlantic market is good, British Airways performs strongly. BA's spectacular numbers suggest something is going very right.
The Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast
Is India the World's Hottest Airline Market?
Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat set the scene for the upcoming Skift India Forum and preview the big topics ahead of interviews with the CEOs of Air India and IndiGo.
The Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast
Is Southwest Airlines Losing its Magic?
Southwest just had its first round of compulsory layoffs in its history. What does that mean for the low-cost pioneer and the industry as a whole?
The Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast
Breaking Down Japan Airlines and British Airways
After a sensational run of impressive profits in the 2010s, what can Japan Airlines do to restore its weakened commercial cut-through?
The Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast
What a Frontier-Spirit Merger Means for Air Travel
There are plenty of ifs, buts, and maybes, however, if a Frontier-Spirit merger does occur, it'll shake up the U.S. airline industry in a huge way.