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.

In this week's episode, Gordon and Jay discuss the new 'Blue Sky' partnership between JetBlue and United Airlines. Sorting the speculation from the facts, we contextualize the deal to ask what it really means for the carriers and the wider industry.

The IATA boss Willie Walsh joins the Airline Weekly Lounge to discuss the most pressing issues in global aviation.

In part one of this week's show, Gordon and Jay delve into the latest financials from Ryanair and look for clues about the all-important summer season in the executive commentary. For part two, our attention turns to Qatar Airways, with analysis of a blockbuster aircraft order for up to 210 Boeing widebody jets.

In this week's show, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat preview the latest financial results from Singapore Airlines, traditionally one of the world's most profitable long-haul operators.

In this week's show, Gordon and Jay take a whistle-stop tour of international airline markets. From Germany to Japan and many spots inbetween, don't miss our Q1 2025 earnings season insights.

With Q1 2025 numbers in from five of the largest U.S. airlines, Jay Shabat and Meghna Maharishi discuss the emerging trends and ask what the future could hold for some of the industry's biggest names.

In this week's show, Gordon and Jay discuss the latest financial results from Korean Air. The pair examine how the carrier could be impacted by rising economic tensions on both sides of the Pacific, before turning their attention to full-year earnings from China's largest airlines.

In this week's episode, Gordon and Jay digest Delta’s latest financials and comments from its senior leadership before previewing what United's Q1 earnings could hold.

As we approach Q1 earnings season, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the key themes impacting the U.S. and Canadian airline markets.

In this episode of the Airline Weekly Lounge, host Gordon Smith speaks with Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, about the launch of the new national carrier for Saudi Arabia.

In this episode of the Airline Weekly Lounge, hosts Gordon Smith and Jay Shabbat discuss insights from the Skift India Forum, focusing on interviews with Campbell Wilson, CEO of Air India, and Peter Elbers, CEO of Indigo Airlines.

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.

As earnings season comes to a close, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat take stock to identify the airlines that had the most profitable Q4 and full-year 2024 periods.

In this special episode, Gordon Smith is joined by Jay Shabat and Meghna Maharishi to discuss breaking news from Southwest HQ. The trio examine the likely impact of the carrier's seismic strategy shift, including an end to its decades-old "bags go free" policy.

Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat examine the factors driving record-breaking profitability at British Airways and its parent company IAG.

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.

Southwest just had its first round of layoffs in its history. What does that mean for the low-cost pioneer and the industry as a whole?

In this episode of the Airline Weekly Lounge, hosts Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat delve into the current state of both Japan Airlines and British Airways.

In this episode of the Airline Weekly Lounge, hosts Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat delve into the potential merger between Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines.