North America
An Overdue Air Canada Check-In
Despite being one of the world’s most mature network carriers, Air Canada is still finding fresh expansion opportunities as part of a distinctive three-base strategy.
Gordon Smith
Europe
What is Jet2’s Secret Sauce?
Jet Who? Jet2. You’ve heard of Ryanair. You’ve heard of EasyJet. But have you heard of the largest U.K. tour operator?
Alaska Airlines
The Q2 2024 Earnings Scoreboard
Alaska Airlines shines in Q2, leading US carriers as IAG’s steady profits highlight global airline shifts.
Interviews
Exclusive Interview with Vasu Raja, Former CCO of American Airlines
We’re bringing you a bonus episode featuring an exclusive interview with former American Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja.
North America
How Was Q2 for JetBlue?
In part one, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the latest earnings from JetBlue and examine the U.S. carrier's turnaround plan. In part two, we turn our attention to IndiGo…
Interviews
Interview with Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith
As the 2024 Olympics get underway in Paris, we speak with the CEO of the Air France-KLM Group, Ben Smith. He’s in conversation with Skift’s Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head…
Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong’s Slow Climb
In part one of this week's podcast, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss Q2 results from Delta Air Lines and Norwegian, looking for clues as to what the future could…
Asia-Pacific
Qantas: From Perth to Paris
In part one of this week's podcast, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss Qantas' latest ultra long-haul endeavor and ask what it tells us about the carrier's wider commercial strategy.…
Air France
Air France’s Olympic Headache
Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat examine why this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris are likely to be a financial drag on Air France.
North America
More Headwinds for Southwest Airlines
In part one, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss why Southwest has cut its revenue outlook so drastically for the current quarter. In part two, we take stock for our…