Edward Russell

Edward was Skift’s Washington, D.C.-based airlines reporter from 2020-2023. He’s covered the industry from the American-US Airways combo to the depths of the coronavirus pandemic. He enjoys bikes, trains and runs with his dog, Heathrow.

Europe's Florida

It was United and American’s turn to flaunt dazzling second quarter profit margins, lifted by, one, raging demand; two, much lower fuel costs; and three, frustrating but ultimately yield-enhancing supply-side…

Delta's Blue Skies

Delta raised the curtain on second quarter earnings season, pleasing investors with a muscular 17 percent operating margin, excluding special items. Just as importantly, the airline sees clear skies ahead,…