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.

American Airlines

American Airlines Partners With Chile's JetSmart to Stay on Top in South America

American Airlines, the largest U.S. carrier in South America, has been without a local partner in much of the region since Latam Airlines shocked the industry with its pivot to…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Ryanair

Wizz Air Challenges Ryanair in the Race for European Travelers

Wizz Air CEO József Váradi was almost flattered by the amount of time Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary spent on his airline's recent earnings call to take down Wizz. In fact,…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Ryanair

Ryanair Wants to Win the European Travel Recovery

No one has ever called Ryanair or its colorful CEO Michael O'Leary bashful, and that's proving to be true as European travelers slowly return to the sky. The discounter has…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Will Delta Bring Out the Bears?

Alaska, American and Southwest all reported profits in the June quarter, albeit with the beneficent help of Uncle Sam, with the steady return of U.S. travelers giving them — and…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Air Canada

Air Canada Sees 'Green Shoots' as Domestic, U.S. Travel Returns

Air Canada has begun the long slog to recovery as its namesake country slowly begins unwinding travel restrictions that have hobbled its airlines for more than a year.

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines Faces Hiring Crunch as Flights Ramp Up

Southwest Airlines has the planes and the map to meet the rapid return of travelers and then some as the coronavirus pandemic wanes in the U.S. It has ordered hundreds…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

United Airlines

United Bullish on 2022 Growth and Profits Despite Variant Fears

United Airlines may do what few thought was possible just a year-and-a-half ago as the coronavirus pandemic brought global air travel to a near standstill. Barring an unforeseen reversal of…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Aeromexico

Aeromexico Wants a Piece of Mexico's Travel Recovery With New 737 Max Deal

Aeromexico is growing its orderbook with a new deal for 12 new Boeing 737 Max aircraft as it positions itself to take a larger slice of Mexican travel market recovery.

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Alitalia

Italy's New Airline Is Ready to Take Off Into a Changed Market This October

Italy's new national carrier Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA) is set to take flight into a changed European marketplace this October under a new plan recently approved by European officials.

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Delta Kicks Off June Quarter Results

We kick off June quarter earnings with Delta Air Lines, who had a rosy outlook for the recovery — at least in the U.S. The carrier turned a profit in…

Edward Russell and Madhu Unnikrishnan | 4 years ago