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.

Big Rail Investments at New York Airports Fall Short on Promises of Connectivity

New York City's airports are about to get big transit investments. New AirTrains costing more than $4 billion are planned for LaGuardia and Newark Liberty with an aim to better…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Neeleman Startup Breeze Focuses on Operations After Less-Than-Perfect Launch

Breeze Airways has had a memorable first three months. David Neeleman's latest airline startup has gone from zero to 16 destinations since May, riding the wave of the U.S. summer…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Germany Begins Selling Lufthansa Stake Despite Challenges Ahead

Germany was one of the first European countries to step up and support its national airline Lufthansa as the Covid-19 pandemic devastated air travel in 2020. Part of that deal…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

The 737 Max Is Back

After two fatal accidents, regulators around the world grounded the Boeing 737 Max for almost two years. When the FAA re-certified the aircraft, most Max operators allowed passengers to book…

Edward Russell and Madhu Unnikrishnan | 4 years ago

The Boeing 737 Max Is Back With Passenger Fears Proving a Mirage

No news is good news when it comes to proving an aircraft's mettle, or at least that's what the conventional wisdom holds. That's true both for new, unproven models and…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Avianca Banks on United Airlines Partnership in Bankruptcy Exit Plan

Avianca plans to emerge from the Covid-19 crisis as a slimmer but stronger competitor, with partner United Airlines by its side, under a new restructuring plan filed with a U.S.…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Latin American Carriers Showcase New Pandemic Leverage for Airlines Shopping for Planes

One of the only benefits to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic for airlines is something of a buyer's market for aircraft from the world's largest planemakers.

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Too Much U.S. Optimism?

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Europe's Tepid Summer

Second-quarter and first-half earnings for European airlines have proved to be a mixed bag. While their U.S. counterparts pop open champagne and say the worst of the crisis is over,…

Edward Russell and Madhu Unnikrishnan | 4 years ago

Air France

Air France Doesn't Expect Domestic French Capacity Ever to Recover

A year-and-a-half into the crisis, the airline industry still has little clarity on the structural changes expected from the Covid-19 pandemic. But Air France-KLM has found one: A permanent reduction…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago