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.

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.

In this week's show, Gordon Smith is joined by Jay Shabat and Meghna Maharishi to discuss the key takeaways from Delta's Q2 financials. The conversation then shifts to Wizz Air exiting its Abu Dhabi joint venture and the wider impact on the ULCC's business.

In this week's show, Gordon and Jay look at the oneworld alliance and its latest member, Oman Air. Then they ask the big question: are airline alliances worth it?

In this week's show, hosts Gordon and Jay take a step back to reflect on a fascinating first six months of 2025. From geopolitical shocks to consolidation questions, we assess some of the biggest trends of the year so far.

In part one of this week's show, Gordon and Jay discuss the major developments from this year's Paris Air Show. In part two, the conversation turns to Vietnam, as we learn more about its rapidly growing airline market.

Virgin Australia is headed to an IPO. How did that happen? Our hosts get under the story in this week's episode.

Gordon and Jay explore the latest results from two ULCCs: Spirit Airlines and Wizz Air. The carriers are an ocean apart, but share common challenges which are impacting profitability and operational efficiency.