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

Alaska Airlines Signals Improving Recovery by No Longer Offering Updates on Cash Burn

The coronavirus pandemic recovery is looking just a little bit brighter for airlines, from surging bookings at EasyJet to signals of a new phase financially at Alaska Airlines.

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

A Tale of Two Airlines

Mexico was in the news last week, after a minor political scandal over a U.S. senator's ill-timed vacation. But it was in the news for us for a different reason:…

Edward Russell and Madhu Unnikrishnan | 4 years ago

Air France

Air France-KLM Sees Strength in Amsterdam, Paris Hubs During Recovery

Air France-KLM is optimistic about the strength of its dual Amsterdam and Paris hubs in the coronavirus pandemic recovery, betting that they will be strong performers as flyers begin to…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

American Airlines

Covid Speeds Opening of New American Airlines Concourse at Washington's Reagan National Airport

American Airlines may be moving into expanded facilities at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport early, following accelerated work on a new concourse during the coronavirus pandemic.

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Wall Street Hopes There's No Country Like Sun Country

The last U.S. mainline carrier to go public was Virgin America in 2014, which, it is safe to say, was a different era. The airline industry then was riding high…

Edward Russell and Madhu Unnikrishnan | 4 years ago

A Record for 'All the Wrong Reasons'

So here we are, financial results from the six largest U.S. airlines in hand. Those airlines lost a total of $43.8 billion last year. Or, put another way, that's just…

Edward Russell and Madhu Unnikrishnan | 4 years ago

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air Steps on the 'Gas' by Recalling Staff and Growing in 2021

Allegiant Air is leaning in to the leisure-first recovery in air travel with plans to be among the first U.S. carriers to grow beyond its pre-coronavirus pandemic schedule.

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

American Airlines

JetBlue Could Triple New York LaGuardia Flights With Controversial American Airlines Alliance

JetBlue Airways could triple the number of flights it offers at New York's sought-after LaGuardia airport under its new alliance with American Airlines.

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Hawaiian Airlines

United, Hawaiian Airlines Warn 15,000 Workers of Possible Furloughs

U.S. airline workers face a new round of anxiety with United and Hawaiian airlines warning almost 15,000 employees on Monday that they could be back on unemployment rolls come April.

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Alaska Airlines

American Airlines Largest U.S. Carrier in Turbulent 2020

American Airlines held on to its title as the largest U.S. carrier by passenger traffic during 2020, despite the ravages of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Edward Russell | 4 years ago