Edward Russell

North America

A Thanksgiving Week of Travel

Thanksgiving travel in the U.S. is back, said Airlines for America President and CEO Nicholas Calio. But while it may be as busy as it was three years ago, it…

November 18th, 2022 at 12:00 PM EST

Europe

Airbus and Boeing Aircraft Delivery Delays Likely to Worsen: Udvar-Hazy

Air Lease Corp. is taking new Airbus A321neo aircraft at least six to seven months late due to a myriad of production and supply chain issues facing the European airframer.…

November 17th, 2022 at 1:29 PM EST

Long-Awaited Rail Link to Dulles Airport Great for Flyers But Also for Attracting New Airlines

Washingtonians have pined for the day they can take the train to Dulles International Airport for nearly six decades. That day, finally, arrived Tuesday.

November 15th, 2022 at 1:19 PM EST

Asia-Pacific

Thai AirAsia Benefits From Rapid Recovery in Thailand Tourist Arrivals

Thai AirAsia sees robust travel demand as it rides the surging recovery of Thailand's tourism industry. But the strong U.S. dollar is weighing on its financials.

November 14th, 2022 at 10:54 AM EST

Turkey’s Rising Star

It’s Turkey time. Not the bird, the country. Turkish Airlines and its low-cost rival Pegasus are giving thanks for an astounding set of summertime financial and operational achievements, earning monstrously…

November 14th, 2022 at 12:35 AM EST

Europe

Turkish Airlines Blowout

Turkish Airlines had a blowout third quarter. The airline's revenues and capacity are way up from 2019 with no pause in sight. Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss Turkish's outlook.…

November 11th, 2022 at 4:10 AM EST

Europe

Greek Vacations Make Aegean One of Europe’s Most Profitable Airlines This Summer

Europeans, in fact travelers from all over the world, are taking Greek vacations. That was overwhelmingly clear in the Aegean Airlines summer results.

November 10th, 2022 at 3:53 PM EST

North America

Spirit Airlines Taps Loyalty Program to Back at Least $500 Million in New Debt

Spirit Airlines plans to raise several hundred million dollars in new debt backed by its loyalty programs, in the latest confirmation that loyalty assets are some of the most lucrative…

November 9th, 2022 at 11:37 AM EST

North America

Why Did Spirit Airlines Just Cut 35 Routes?

Spirit Airlines has cancelled at least 35 routes from January as industry-wide issues take their toll on air carriers' ability to recover — and expand — their schedules next year.

November 8th, 2022 at 1:52 PM EST

Europe

Ryanair CEO Sees Independent Rivals ITA Airways, TAP Snapped Up in Mergers

Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary was his usual confident self on Ryanair's competitive position in Europe, even as many of the airline's competitors have become fodder of takeover chatter.

November 7th, 2022 at 2:08 PM EST