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.

Africa

Airline Weekly Summer Hiatus

Airline Weekly is taking a break until September. Our next weekly issue will publish on September 11, and we will resume updating AW Daily with airline industry news and commentary…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Mixed Messages

As September approaches, the world’s airlines can’t help but wonder what lies ahead. More of the same demand strength that propelled the industry to strong springtime profit margins — margins…

Edward Russell and Jay Shabat | 2 years ago

Asia-Pacific

What Do Airlines Face This Autumn?

How are airlines doing as the second-quarter earnings season wraps up? Generally good, but yield and cost concerns persist. Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss. Plus, Air Arabia's impressive results.

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

North America

Giant Dallas-Fort Worth and Denver Airports Anticipate Big Growth This Year

Dallas-Fort Worth and Denver are two of the biggest hub airports in the U.S. In fact, last year, they were the second and third busiest, respectively, after Atlanta.

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

An American 787 and Iberia plane in Madrid

Europe

American Chases European Profits With New Copenhagen, Naples, and Nice Flights

American Airlines will add three new European destinations to its map next summer, as U.S. domestic fares fall and airlines post record transatlantic profits.

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

North America

Southwest Airlines Unveils New Nashville Crew Base as Pilots Move Towards Strike

Southwest Airlines will open a new crew base in Nashville next year, in what appears to be the latest carrot to pilots during increasingly fraught contract talks with airline management.

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Asia-Pacific

Embraer May Sell Older E-Jets in the U.S. For Another Decade

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is bullish about the prospect for its flagship commercial aircraft, the E-Jet-E2. It delivered seven of the planes in the second quarter and, with new orders…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Air Canada Strives for More Offpeak Success

The majority of airlines have now reported for the second quarter, and four in particular stand out. Copa, Thai Airways, Philippine Airlines, and IndiGo all achieved operating margins exceeding 20%,…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Middle East

Turkish Airlines Postpones Mega 600 Aircraft Order as Engine Issues Weigh

Turkish Airlines has put off a decision on its planned mega order for 600 new aircraft amid mounting engine production and quality issues on some of Airbus and Boeing's latest models.

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Asia-Pacific

The World's Most Profitable Airlines

Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss the latest Airline Weekly profit rankings for the second quarter. Plus, the latest developments at Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific.

Edward Russell | 2 years ago