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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.

The Fantastic Transatlantic

The second-quarter earnings parade keeps marching on. We saw a big winner in India’s IndiGo, an airline with a voracious growth appetite. But we also had some disappointments in Wizz…
Edward Russell | 2 years ago
Crowded concourse at Denver Airport
North America

Why U.S. Airlines Face a 'Weird' Market This Summer

The U.S. domestic market is in an interesting spot. Airlines report robust travel demand but, at the same time, some are seeing weaker yields through the historically strong peak summer…
Edward Russell | 2 years ago
British Airways Airbus A350 landing
Europe

Transatlantic Travel Boom

There was one thing in common across Air France-KLM, IAG, and JetBlue in the second quarter: Transatlantic travel demand is booming. That helped lift the first two to impressive profits.…
Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Brazil's Injured Star

It’s the heart of earnings season now. Major airlines from across the world reported their second-quarter results last week. In Asia, Singapore Airlines enjoyed another fantastic quarter. All Nippon's performance…
Edward Russell | 2 years ago
Ryanair Boeing 737 wing and nose
Europe

Falling Airline Yields Do Not Mean Weak Demand

Both Ryanair and Alaska Airlines reported some decline in yields in the second quarter and continuing into the third. But they also made clear: Overall travel demand remains robust on…
Edward Russell | 2 years ago