The Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast

The editors of Airline Weekly discuss the most interesting developments within the commercial airline industry. In keeping with Airline Weekly’s style, conversation generally centers on one question: How do you make money in this industry?

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North America

United and Alaska Airlines Navigate Uncertainty

Airline Weekly's Jay Shabat is joined by former Airline Weekly Editor Madhu Unnikrishnan to discuss United Airlines' and Alaska Airlines' first quarter earnings reports from earlier this week.

3 years ago

North America

First Quarter U.S. Airline Earnings Preview

Delta Air Lines kicked off the first-quarter earnings season this week. Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss what they expect. Plus, can American Airlines catch up to the pack?

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

Asia-Pacific

Let's Hear It For Delta's Atlanta Airport Powerhouse

Atlanta retained its title as the world's busiest airport last year, shocker we know. But more interesting is the rise of the Denver and Istanbul airports — to third and…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

Europe

Lufthansa Nears ITA Airways Deal

Lufthansa is closer than ever to a deal for Italy's state-owned carrier, Alita..., oops, ITA Airways. But can Lufthansa turn loss-making ITA into a gem? That remains to be seen.…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

The Different Ways Aviation Is Booming in India and Saudi Arabia

Big changes are underway in Saudi Arabia and India, with both poised for rapid growth in airline traffic. Each, however, is taking a distinct approach with respect to protecting their…

Jason Clampet | 3 years ago

What U.S. Airline Leaders Say About the Next Phase of Recovery

U.S. airlines presented at a major investor event in New York last week. What did they say? Airline Weekly's Jay Shabat discusses with special guest Brian Sumers of The Airline…

Jason Clampet | 3 years ago

JetBlue and Spirit aircraft at the Fort Lauderdale airport

Asia-Pacific

JetBlue-Spirit Merger Goes to Court

It's official: The U.S. Justice Department just sued to block JetBlue and Spirit from merging. Will it win? That's anyone's guess, but JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes said he plans to…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

Asia-Pacific

How the Ukraine War Changed Aviation

Airlines face wide-ranging fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine a year ago in February. The biggest is the airspace closure, but the war has also triggered a surge in global…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

A Singapore Airlines plane lands at Changi airport.

Asia-Pacific

Singapore and Copa Wow With Strong Results

Singapore Airlines and Copa Airlines were two champions of the December quarter with standout financial results. What set them apart from the pack? Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss on…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

Latin America

Spirit Airlines's Woes

Spirit Airlines lags other U.S. airlines in financial performance. In fact, it lost money last year while most of its peers produced profits. Can it fix its cost problems and…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago