In this special edition of the Airline Weekly Lounge, Gordon is joined by Jay and Meghna to discuss Allegiant's plan to acquire Sun Country Airlines for $1.5 Billion. Fresh off the phone with Allegiant CEO, Greg Anderson, Meghna offers first-hand executive insights, while Jay delves into the data to discover the impact of the proposed tie-up.

Ethiopian Airlines is one of African aviation's outstanding success stories. We explore how the carrier grew profitably, built global reach, and what its strategy means for the future of the sector. In part two, Gordon and Jay set the scene for Q4 earnings season, with a focus on U.S. airlines.

Recorded on-stage at our recent Skift Aviation Forum, Gordon sits down with aviation legend David Neeleman.

Recorded on-stage at our recent Skift Aviation Forum, Gordon is in conversation with JetBlue CEO, Joanna Geraghty.

As Breeze Airways enters its fifth year of flying, Gordon and Jay discuss the challenges and opportunities for the David Neeleman-backed U.S. carrier.

Gordon sits down with ⁠Chris McLaughlin⁠, Chief Executive Officer of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, for a special episode of the Airline Weekly Lounge.

Gordon and Jay reveal the major U.S. airports that are due to grow at an impressive rate in the coming quarter. From Texas to Tennessee, we break down the numbers and examine the factors driving rapid growth.

In part one, Gordon shares an insider perspective on a major new Skift feature examining the business case for Qantas' '⁠Project Sunrise⁠' ultra long-haul flights. In part two, attention swings to European carriers as Jay rounds up the most profitable airlines for the all-important Q3 peak season. 

Gordon is joined by Jay and Meghna to set the scene for the year ahead, with all of the challenges and opportunities that it may bring.

In part one, Gordon and Jay reflect on the latest financial insights from Emirates, and examine the challenges that could lie ahead for the Dubai-based giant. In part two, the conversation turns to a disappointing set of Q3 results from KLM.

In this episode, Gordon and Jay break down Ryanair’s latest earnings and uncover what keeps Europe’s biggest low-cost airline flying high.

In part one of this week's show, Jay and Meghna discuss the latest developments regarding the U.S. government shutdown and its impact on air travel. In part two, their attention turns to JetBlue and its latest earnings report.

In part one of this week's show, Gordon and Jay examine some of the factors creating headwinds for United in the U.S domestic market.

In part one of this week's show, we discuss a changing of the guard at Virgin Atlantic, as CEO Shai Weiss prepares to step down after seven years. In part two, we contextualize a strong set of Q3 figures from Delta.

On the eve of Q3 earnings season, Gordon and Jay explore the key trends to watch as America's biggest carriers get ready to reveal their latest financials.

In this week's show, Gordon and Jay discuss the latest developments in the Hong Kong aviation scene.

In this week’s Airline Weekly Lounge, Jay Shabbat and guest-host Meghna Maharishi's discussion spans airline labor challenges easing in the post-pandemic years, the impact of delayed aircraft deliveries on capacity and growth, and shifting demand patterns across the United States of America, Asia, and international markets.

In part one of this week's show, we discuss the key developments from a major U.S. aerospace summit in Washington D.C. attended by Skift airline reporter, ⁠Meghna Maharishi⁠.

As WestJet places the biggest aircraft order in its history, we discuss the past, present, and future direction of Canada’s second-largest airline.

Gordon and Jay discuss robust financials from the Qantas Group and Virgin Australia, and explore why Air New Zealand continues to struggle.

Jay and ⁠Meghna⁠ discuss the prospects of Spirit Airlines as it struggles to revive.

In this week's show, Gordon and Jay take a step back from the business of airlines to explore the world's busiest airports.

In this week's show, Gordon and Jay unpack the latest earnings season data at major U.S. carriers.

Gordon and Jay unpack Lufthansa’s sudden exit from the Air Europa bidding, leaving Turkish Airlines as the last contender.

We’re thick into earnings season now. Here’s what that means for three big U.S. airlines.