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Europe
The Lufthansa Problem
In this week's Airline Weekly Lounge podcast, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the latest developments from the Lufthansa Group and explain why the German flag carrier is trailing competitors.…March 15th, 2024
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Europe
IAG Earnings in the Spotlight
In this week's edition of the Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat examine the latest results from IAG to find out how they compare with Air France-KLM.…March 1st, 2024
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Europe
The Rising Fortunes of Ryanair
Ryanair has its problems, but it is doing much better than most. As the Irish low-cost giant posts its latest earnings, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat pick through the numbers…February 2nd, 2024
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Europe
Air France-KLM’s Outlook
What does Air France-KLM think of the future? It’s bullish. Jay Shabat and Edward Russell discuss the group’s recent investor day.
January 6th, 2024
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Europe
An All British Affair
Virgin Atlantic in a good year turns a modest profit. In bad years, it loses money. So why is Shai Weiss so confident the airline will turn a profit next…December 1st, 2023
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Europe
Norway Challenges Norwegian Air-Widerøe Deal as Airline Mergers Face Heightened Scrutiny
The Norwegian Competition Authority is moving to block Norwegian Air's plan to buy regional airline Widerøe, in the latest sign that European regulators are taking a tougher stance against the…November 17th, 2023
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Europe
Dutch Government Backs Down on Amsterdam Schiphol Cuts, Allows Full Airline Schedules
KLM and other airlines can fly their full schedules at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport next summer after the Dutch government backed down on plans to slash the number of flights there…November 14th, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Ryanair and Singapore Airlines Watch the Competition
Ryanair and Singapore Airlines had good summers, and the former will be among the most profitable globally. Both, however, are watching industry schedules closely as they look forward through the…November 11th, 2023
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Europe
Fast-Growing Wizz Air Won’t Grow Next Year
Wizz Air has burst out of the pandemic with eye popping growth. The discounter, fueled by the arrival of dozens of new Airbus jets, has grabbed share in London and…November 9th, 2023
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Europe
Ryanair Expects Summer Revenue Surge to Continue as Competitors Slow Growth
Living up to its longtime status as one of the world’s most profitable airlines, Ryanair on Monday reported a 35% operating margin for the July-to-September quarter. This was highest among…November 6th, 2023