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.

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines Names Its 6th CEO to Replace Gary Kelly

Southwest Airlines will get its first new CEO in nearly two decades next February when Gary Kelly passes the reins to Robert Jordan.

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Air France

Air France to Streamline Air-Rail Connections as Move to Replace Short Flights Accelerates

There is growing momentum to replace short flights with train trips in Europe amid a renewed interest in reducing aviation emissions. France is using climate legislation to codify a ban…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

American Airlines

American Airlines Forced to Pare Summer Schedules Due to Staff Shortages

Many American Airlines crews and frequent travelers have poor memories of the summer of 2019. The carrier faced operational issues that left a bad taste in pretty much everyone's mouth…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Cargo Proves Its Lasting Value

Airlines rediscovered freight during the pandemic. Well, that's not strictly true: Cargo always has been an important revenue stream. But with the surge in e-commerce during the pandemic, maritime shipping's…

Edward Russell and Madhu Unnikrishnan | 4 years ago

Eurowings Discover

Lufthansa Hopes New Subsidiary Eurowings Discover Will Gain Long-Haul Traction

The Lufthansa Group has long wanted to get into the long-haul leisure game. Efforts have ranged from flying high-density Airbus widebodies at Lufthansa Cityline and Eurowings, with neither generating hoped-for…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

JetBlue

JetBlue Prunes New Pandemic Routes as Recovery Accelerates

JetBlue Airways bucked convention when it began unveiling dozens of new routes early on in the coronavirus pandemic. The additions were widely seen as a play to fly where the…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Is Europe (Finally) on the Verge of Recovery?

Last summer, European airlines raced to restore capacity as the first wave of Covid-19 ebbed and Europeans flocked to beaches. Since then, the continent has struggled with a resurgent virus,…

Edward Russell and Madhu Unnikrishnan | 4 years ago

Azul

Gol Takes Lead in Brazilian Consolidation with $6 Million Deal for Map Transportes Aéreos

Gol taking the first step in the expected wave of Brazilian airline consolidation with a reais 28 million ($5.6 million) deal for regional carrier Map Transportes Aéreos.

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

spirit airlines

Spirit Aims to Dominate South Florida With 30-Route Miami Expansion

Spirit Airlines plans what is one of its single-largest new city expansions ever with up to 31 flights a day to 30 destinations from Miami International Airport, beginning between October…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines' Boeing 737 Max Order Signals Growing Confidence in Travel Recovery

Southwest Airlines has gone back to Boeing for more 737 Max jets ahead of its capacity recovering to 2019 levels later this summer.

Edward Russell | 4 years ago