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.

North America

Delta's Expansion in Austin May Be Too Little, Too Late to Catch American and Southwest

Delta Air Lines is investing in its Austin focus city with two new routes this fall, but the carrier still lags well behind American Airlines and Southwest Airlines by market…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Qatar Quandary

This is not the news KLM wanted to hear. A Dutch court ruling means flight activity at Amsterdam’s airport will likely be capped at a level well below what it…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Norwegian Air and Wideroe aircraft at an airport

Europe

Norwegian Air's Wise Wideroe Move

After a decade of reckless growth in the aughts, Norwegian Air made a strategically smart decision in its deal to buy regional Wideroe. The combination would, if approved by regulators,…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

An EasyJet plane lands at Amsterdam Schiphol with KLM planes in the background

Europe

Amsterdam Schiphol Flight Cuts Move Forward After KLM, Other Airlines Lose Appeal

KLM and other airlines may have to cut their schedules in Amsterdam as soon as next summer after a Dutch appeals court ruled that the government could limit flights at…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Wideroe and Norwegian Air planes at the Oslo Airport

Europe

Norwegian Air Steps Up Pressure on SAS With $105 Million Wideroe Deal

Norwegian Air, once the image of a failed carrier, is taking the lead in the long expected consolidation of the European airline business. The discounter will buy Norwegian regional airline…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Latin America

Viva Aerobus Wants Larger Piece of Mexico's Boom With New Airbus Order

Mexican discount airline Viva Aerobus has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for 90 Airbus A321neo aircraft that could more than double its fleet in the coming years as…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

North America

United Airlines Considers Shrinking Newark Hub, Risking New York Advantage

United Airlines is considering shrinking its strategically important Newark hub, as it looks at ways to avoid another week-plus of flight disruptions after severe weather in the New York City…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Delhi Vision

“Our future is great.” So said Delta’s executives as they presented their strategic vision to investors. It’s a vision filled with optimism, underpinned by expectations of demand staying strong and…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Toronto skyline and Billy Bishop airport

North America

Porter, Startup Connect Stand to Benefit as Toronto's Second Airport Adds U.S. Customs Facility

It will soon be a little easier to fly to the U.S. from Billy Bishop Airport near downtown Toronto. And that could be a boon to Porter Airlines and startup…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

North America

Diversifying Delta's Business

Delta Air Lines held an investor day this week where CEO Ed Bastian said business was "gangbusters." That's what Wall Street wanted to hear but it appears also true for…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago