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?
As earnings season gathers pace, Jay Shabat and Meghna Maharishi take stock and share their insights on the latest numbers from Breeze Airways and American Airlines.
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Setting the Scene for a Brazilian Airline Mega-...
In part one, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the possible impact of a merger between Azul and Gol in Brazil. In part two, the pair review the key areas to watch after Lufthansa Group secured a 41% slice of ITA Airways.
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Why Egypt Is an Airline Market Worth Watching
Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat examine the key factors bringing robust growth to the Egyptian aviation industry.
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The U.S. Airlines Growing and Shrinking in 2025
Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat crunch the big numbers to reveal which U.S. carriers are in expansion mode in the first quarter of 2025 and which operators are shrinking year-on-year.
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What Does 2025 Mean for the Airline Industry?
Going region-by-region, our hosts share the emerging stories that are on their radar for 2025 and beyond.
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The Biggest Airline Trends of 2024 (Part Two)
In this week’s episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat are back for the second half of their 2024 trends countdown.
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The Biggest Airline Trends of 2024 (Part One)
In this week’s episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the biggest trends to have shaped the airline sector in 2024
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Airline Junk Fees Under Scrutiny
Why is Washington, D.C. focusing on airline fees right now?
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DFW Airport CEO on New Terminals, New Airlines,...
In this week's show, Airline Weekly's Gordon Smith is in conversation with Sean Donohue, CEO of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
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AirAsia CEO on Trump, Tragedies and Transformation
AirAsia's CEO shares his views on what is next for travel across Asia, his strategy for AirAsia’s global growth in the coming years, and why he wants Kuala Lumpur to be the next super connector hub, just as Dubai has become over the last decade.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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United Closes the Gap on Delta
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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.
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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.
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El Al Comes Out on Top
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Skift Global Forum: The Airline Storylines
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Our Air Canada Check-In
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Jet2's Secret Sauce
Go deep into the story behind UK leisure carrier Jet2 and what makes it work.