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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American Airlines CEO Robert Isom on Trump, Boe...
In this special episode, Gordon Smith is in conversation with American Airlines CEO, Robert Isom. Recorded at the Skift Aviation Forum in Dallas, the pair discuss many of the thorniest topics impacting the industry.
35 min
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Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy: What Comes Next?
Airline Weekly co-founder and analyst Jay Shabat shares his first reactions on Spirit Air's bankruptcy filing.
10 min
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IATA's Willie Walsh on Low-Cost Carriers, Susta...
This week we have an extra special treat for you. Recorded at the Skift Aviation Forum, held in Dallas, Texas on November 12th, we're in conversation with the IATA Director General Willie Walsh.
27 min
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Where to Find the CEOs of Southwest, American A...
Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat preview the upcoming Skift Aviation Forum, being held in Dallas on November 12.
27 min
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LATAM Airlines: Past, Present, and Future
Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the key takeaways from LATAM's investor day event in New York.
35 min
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United Closes the Gap on Delta
27 min
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Setting the Scene for Earnings Season
In this week's show, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat explain the key elements to watch as third-quarter earnings season begins.
30 min
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Southwest and its New Plan
In this week’s episode, Jay Shabat and Meghna Maharishi discuss Southwest's latest turnaround plan. They also look at the current state of the transatlantic market connecting the U.S. with Europe.
24 min
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El Al Comes Out on Top
26 min
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Skift Global Forum: The Airline Storylines
25 min
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Southwest's Evolving Network
In part one, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat examine the huge changes taking place across Southwest Airlines' network and reveal the big winners and losers as the LCC's route map evolves. In part two, we discuss the key trends to watch for the coming season in the U.S. airline sector.
32 min
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Qantas in Focus
In part one, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat take a closer look at Qantas and ask how major new projects could change its business. In part two, we turn our attention to Colombian national carrier Avianca and put its latest earnings in context.
30 min
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Busiest Global Airports: The Q4 2024 Preview
Of the 100 busiest airports worldwide, we reveal the likely winners and losers for Q4.
24 min
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Our Air Canada Check-In
29 min
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Jet2's Secret Sauce
Go deep into the story behind UK leisure carrier Jet2 and what makes it work.
31 min
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The Q2 2024 Earnings Scoreboard
Which U.S. airlines had the best and worst second quarters of 2024? Then its a look at the latest developments at European supergroup IAG, as it withdraws from a planned acquisition of Air Europa.
32 min
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Former American Airlines Chief Commercial Offic...
44 min
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How Was Q2 for JetBlue?
Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the latest earnings from JetBlue and examine the U.S. carrier's turnaround plan. In part two, we turn our attention to IndiGo and discover what makes it the world's most ambitious airline.
34 min
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The Ben Smith Interview
37 min
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Hong Kong's Slow Climb
29 min
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Qantas: From Perth to Paris
30 min
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Air France's Olympic Headache
Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat examine why this summer's Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris are likely to be a financial drag on Air France.
33 min
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More Headwinds for Southwest Airlines
29 min
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Why is Korean Air so Profitable?
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What's Going on at Southwest Airlines?
27 min