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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Air Canada

The Best Performers of 2017? Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 91

Not only does Ryanair keep on rolling, it seems to be gaining speed. Its full-year 2017 operating profit margin will almost certainly be the world’s best after every airline has…

Seth Kaplan | 8 years ago

Allegiant

Success in the U.S.: Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 90

With the bulk of U.S. airlines having now reported fourth quarter earnings, what has unfolded is largely a success story. 2017 wasn’t as good as 2015 or 2016, but it…

Edward Russell | 8 years ago

Delta

Delta’s Clear Skies: Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 89

Delta’s 2017 profits were down slightly from the glory days of 2015 and 2016. But make no mistake: This airline is performing very well. Consider that fuel prices increased 23%…

Seth Kaplan | 8 years ago

Delta

SAS Spells Success: Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 88

Just a few years ago, the often-troubled SAS was merely inches away from seeing its light burn out permanently. Since then the airline has rallied. This past October the airline…

Seth Kaplan | 8 years ago

Asia-Pacific

Jet Airways Troubled No More? Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 87

Jet Airways had a pretty mediocre third quarter. Still, there are plenty of signs of hope for the often troubled airline. In fact, Jet has posted 10 consecutive profitable quarters.…

Seth Kaplan | 9 years ago

Delta

An Easy Bet on Low-Cost Carriers: Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 86

European low-cost carrier easyJet isn’t doing as well as competing LCCs Ryanair and Wizz Air. But make no mistake: easyJet is doing well. The airline’s 20% operating profit margin for…

Seth Kaplan | 9 years ago

Europe

High-Flyin' Ryanair: Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 85

The third quarter is usually a splendid time for airline profits in Europe, and this year has been no exception. Ryanair is more than surviving its recent bout of operational…

Seth Kaplan | 9 years ago

Allegiant

Sound the Alarm for U.S. Airline Earnings? Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 84

With most of the U.S. airlines having reported third-quarter earnings, it’s now clear that rising revenues aren’t keeping up with rising costs. While every U.S. airline fell victim to this…

Seth Kaplan | 9 years ago

American

Solid Start to Earnings Season: Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 83

Despite being dinged by rising costs, Delta opened the third-quarter earnings season with its customary show of strength. Revenues rose 6% on just 2% growth, and it posted a 16%…

Seth Kaplan | 9 years ago

Aeromexico

Whoa, Mexico! Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 82

The food scene and the tequila are great in Mexico. The airline industry? Not so much—at least at the moment. Everybody lost money in the first quarter of 2017. In…

Seth Kaplan | 9 years ago