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.

Aeromexico Creditors Claim Restructuring Plan Undervalues Airline by $1 Billion

Unsecured creditors in Aeromexico's U.S. bankruptcy reorganization oppose a modified plan that, they claim, unfairly benefits Delta Air Lines and other more senior creditors.

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

From Alpha to Omicron

This week Edward Russell and Madhu Unnikrishnan mull the new Omicron variant, and what impact it may — or may not — have on the airline recovery. Also, how EasyJet…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

Allegiant Air and Viva Aerobus Propose Unique U.S.-Mexico Low-Cost Alliance

Allegiant Air and Viva Aerobus want to disrupt U.S.-Mexico travel with a broad joint venture that could see them add more than 250 new routes in the market.

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

Azul Backs Off Latam Takeover After Reorganization Plan Drops

Azul has dropped plans to take over Latam Airlines Group and ended its ambitions to create another giant South American airline. The move came two days after Latam filed a…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

Kenya Airways and SAA Hope New Pan-African Partnership Will Save Them

Kenya Airways and South African Airways (SAA), two of Africa's financially challenged state-owned carriers, have come together under a new strategic partnership to create the new "Pan African Airline Group"…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

Delta Sees Boeing 757s, 767s as Flex Fleets For Next Decade

Delta Air Lines has yet to make a full decision on the future of its middle-of-the-market fleet. The carrier will continue flying its Boeing 757s and 767s through the decade…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

The Dubai Order Frenzy

In the Before Times, the biennial Farnborough and Paris Airshows were where airframers announced masses of orders from the world's airlines. Those two shows have been idled for two years…

Edward Russell and Madhu Unnikrishnan | 3 years ago

United, American CEOs Say They Face a Regional Pilot Crunch

Regional affiliates of American Airlines and United Airlines are taking drastic measures to attract pilots amid an increasingly dire pilot shortage in the U.S. A shortage that has prompted United…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

Resurgent Airlines Commit to 400 New Jets at Dubai Airshow

From Indian startup Akasa Air to discount airline investor Indigo Partners, airlines have splashed out with commitments for almost 400 new aircraft at the Dubai Airshow.

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

Latin America Comes Back Strong

South America's Domestic Markets Propel the Region's Airlines to Recovery

Edward Russell and Madhu Unnikrishnan | 3 years ago