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.
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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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?
What a Frontier-Spirit Merger Means for Air Travel
There are plenty of ifs, buts, and maybes, however, if a Frontier-Spirit merger does occur, it'll shake up the U.S. airline industry in a huge way.
Breeze Airways' Big Break: A ULCC Finally Profits
As earnings season gathers pace, Jay Shabat and Meghna Maharishi take stock and share their insights on the latest numbers from Breeze Airways and American Airlines.
Setting the Scene for a Brazilian Airline Mega-Merger
Azul-Gol's possible merger and Lufthansa's ITA Airways acquisition shake up airline competition in South America and Europe.
Why Egypt Is an Airline Market Worth Watching
In this episode, Gordon and Jay discuss the current state of the Egyptian aviation scene, highlighting the booming tourism sector despite regional unrest. They explore the factors contributing to Egypt's…
The U.S. Airlines Growing and Shrinking in 2025
Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat crunch the big numbers to reveal which U.S. carriers are in expansion mode in the first quarter of 2025 and which operators are shrinking year-on-year.
What Does 2025 Mean for the Airline Industry?
In this week’s episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat turn their attention to the year ahead. Going region-by-region, the pair share the emerging stories that are on their radar for 2025 and beyond.