Making Sense of Market Turmoil
This week we examine our turbulent economic skies, including the impact of tariffs and oil prices on airline operations and demand.
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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Riyadh Air CEO on Building an Airline from Scratch
If you thought being CEO of an international airline was tough, try starting one from scratch. That's the formidable challenge facing Tony Douglas and his team as Riyadh Air prepares to launch later this year.
What India's Biggest Airline CEOs Think
Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat debrief on two big-name interviews from the Skift India Forum 2025. The pair digest key takeaways from Air India CEO, Campbell Wilson, and Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo.
The Kings of the Caribbean
In part one, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat examine the key players serving the Caribbean from the United States. In part two, we take a closer look at the latest financials from Lufthansa.
The World's Most Profitable Airlines
With most of the key results in, we've a good idea of how the world's airlines performed in Q4 2024. Not everyone was a winner, but there was plenty to cheer about.
The Day Southwest Airlines Changed Forever
Bags fly free has been in the airline's DNA for as long as anyone can remember. What does it mean for the airline when that’s not always true anymore?
British Airways Is a Profit Machine
When the North Atlantic market is good, British Airways performs strongly. BA's spectacular numbers suggest something is going very right.
Is India the World's Hottest Airline Market?
Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat set the scene for the upcoming Skift India Forum and preview the big topics ahead of interviews with the CEOs of Air India and IndiGo.
Is Southwest Airlines Losing its Magic?
Southwest just had its first round of compulsory layoffs in its history. What does that mean for the low-cost pioneer and the industry as a whole?
Breaking Down Japan Airlines and British Airways
After a sensational run of impressive profits in the 2010s, what can Japan Airlines do to restore its weakened commercial cut-through?