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.

Alaska Airlines

American Adds 10 Austin Routes as Airport Sees Covid Boom

What do Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue Airways all have in common? They are all adding new routes — in some cases…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

iata

Airline Recovery Will Finally Gain Traction by Mid-Year, Global Industry Group Predicts

Travelers are getting ready to pack their swimsuits or hiking shoes this summer as airlines gear up for the Covid-19 travel recovery to begin in earnest.

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

IPO

Sun Country Doubles Target for Its Rare Airline IPO With $240 Million Ambition

Sun Country Airlines has more than doubled what it hopes to raise from its initial public offering, outlining plans for a revised target of $240 million in gross proceeds from…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

American Airlines

Biden Transportation Department Zeros in on Aviation Emissions in Climate Push

President Joseph Biden has promised a buffet of initiatives aimed at combating climate change, ranging from an expected investment in high-speed rail to an emerging focus on sustainable aviation fuel.

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Austrian Airlines

Lufthansa Retires Superjumbos as Pandemic Hastens Airlines' Quest to Fly More Efficient Jets

Lufthansa is bidding auf wiedersehen to the Airbus A380s, as the group joins the growing list of airlines retiring the superjumbos in favor of smaller, more efficient models as they…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Austin

Delta Trimming of Routes Portends Larger Industry Reconfiguration of Flights

As Delta Air Lines plans for a smaller future, it's cutting its number of focus cities, making changes to its network most have expected since the coronavirus pandemic first rocked…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Boeing 737 MAX

United Airlines Looks to Recovery by Bolstering Fleet With Even More Boeing 737 Max Jets

United Airlines has committed to flying more than 200 Boeing 737 Max aircraft with an add-on order for another 25 of the type.

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

One if by Land, Two if by Sea, and Six if by Air

Paul Revere's midnight ride warned the residents of Boston that the British were coming. Now, it looks like the Americans are returning the favor, with United becoming the sixth airline…

Edward Russell and Madhu Unnikrishnan | 4 years ago

Aer Lingus

The IAG Deal That Will Create a New European Mega Hub

International Airlines Group (IAG) sees European authorities signing off on its renegotiated deal to acquire Air Europa later this year, as the conglomerate positions the acquisition as necessary to create…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Denver

Exclusive: United Airlines Goes the Last Mile With New Bus Service to Ski Resorts

The coronavirus pandemic has upended the airline business, forcing carriers to simultaneously scale back operations and look for new opportunities. Many have tested new, out-of-the-box routes, some have elbowed into…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago