U.S. and International Airlines at a Strategic Crossroads
The 2025 Skift Global Forum in New York heard from Frontier's Barry Biffle and AirAsia's Tony Fernandes. Despite being an ocean apart, the parallels were abundant.
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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Airline Leaders Descend on Washington D.C.
Many of the biggest names in U.S. aviation recently gathered in Washington D.C. providing valuable insights into the latest trends and trajectories. We've got the details.
What’s Happening at WestJet?
WestJet has grown from a scrappy low-cost upstart into a major international player. This latest Boeing order is a powerful signal of intent.
Profits A'Plenty for Australian Airlines
It's a bit of a profit party in Australia right now, but the good times haven't extended across the Tasman Sea, as Air New Zealand continues to struggle.
Can Spirit Airlines Survive?
Spirit’s survival looks increasingly doubtful as its ultra-low-cost model falters, while Air Canada faces a costly labor reckoning that could reshape its near-term fortunes.
What are the World’s Busiest Airports?
Every airport on the list is enormous, but even within this powerful group there are a handful of mega-terminals in a league of their own.
What is America's Most Profitable Airline?
Q2 2025 was a mixed bag for U.S. airlines. We help make sense of it all in a special round-up show.
What is Air France-KLM's Weakest Link?
Air France-KLM's Q2 results were a broad improvement, but stubborn problems remain.
American, Alaska, Southwest: Who Came Out on Top?
We’re thick into earnings season now. Here’s what that means for three big U.S. airlines.
United Airlines and Ryanair in an Age of Uncertainty
In this week's show, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat criss-cross the Atlantic to review the latest earnings from United Airlines and low-cost giant Ryanair.