The Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast
North America
Diversifying Delta’s Business
Delta Air Lines held an investor day this week where CEO Ed Bastian said business was "gangbusters." That's what Wall Street wanted to hear but it appears also true for…June 30th, 2023 at 10:31 AM EDT
Asia-Pacific
India’s Airlines Go Shopping in Paris
Indian airlines IndiGo and Air India grabbed headlines with orders at the Paris Airshow this week. Can the country support all of their planned growth? Edward Russell and Jay Shabat…June 23rd, 2023 at 10:30 AM EDT
North America
The Brains Behind Air Canada’s Network
Air Canada is flying double-daily high-density Boeing 777s — its equivalent of an Airbus A380 as Mark Galardo put it — to Athens this summer to meet some of the…June 16th, 2023 at 11:00 AM EDT
Asia-Pacific
Takeaways From the IATA Annual Meeting
The mood in Istanbul at the IATA Annual General Meeting was definitely jubilant this year. Despite all the challenges airlines face — and, frankly, when do they not face challenges?…June 9th, 2023 at 2:53 PM EDT
North America
Summer Air Travel Record Forecast
U.S. airports saw roughly 300,000 more travelers than in 2019 over the Memorial Day weekend holiday, a sign of a busy summer to come. Are airlines ready? Edward Russell and…June 2nd, 2023 at 4:18 PM EDT
Europe
The Return of Icelandair
Icelandair had a rough few years before and during Covid. But the airline believes it has turned the financial corner, and forecasts its best results in seven years. Edward Russell…May 26th, 2023 at 11:45 AM EDT
North America
Air Canada Is off to a Good Start
Air Canada lost money in the first quarter of 2023. But that's no surprise. Wintertime losses are common for the carrier. But the red ink was minimal, setting it up…May 23rd, 2023 at 1:23 PM EDT
Europe
Ryanair Makes Up With Boeing
Ryanair gave Boeing a boost, and let bygones be bygones, by ordering up to 300 new 737 Maxes. It's the European discounter's largest-ever order. Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss the…May 12th, 2023 at 12:30 PM EDT
Asia-Pacific
Alan Joyce’s Legacy at Qantas
Alan Joyce took over Qantas just as the Great Recession descended in 2008. He set about turning around its money-losing longhaul business, forging new international ties, and cementing Qantas' dominance…May 5th, 2023 at 1:14 PM EDT
North America
JetBlue and New York’s Problems
JetBlue has a New York problem. The city that made the airline could hold it back this summer if the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic control staffing issues are as…April 30th, 2023 at 2:19 PM EDT