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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The Return of Icelandair
Icelandair had a rough few years before and during Covid. But the airline believes it has turned the financial corner, and forecasts its best results in seven years.
19 min
102
Air Canada Off to a Good Start
Air Canada lost money in the first quarter of 2023. But that's no surprise. Wintertime losses are common for the carrier. But the red ink was minimal, setting it up for a strong year.
22 min
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Ryanair Makes Up With Boeing
Ryanair gave Boeing a boost, and let bygones be bygones.
25 min
104
Alan Joyce's Legacy at Qantas
Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss former CEO Joyce's legacy and the challenges that confront incoming CEO Vanessa Hudson.
25 min
105
JetBlue and New York's Problems
JetBlue has a New York problem.
23 min
106
United and Alaska Airlines Navigate Uncertainty
Airline Weekly’s Jay Shabat is joined by former Airline Weekly Editor Madhu Unnikrishnan to discuss United Airlines’ and Alaska Airlines’ first quarter earnings reports from earlier this week.
28 min
107
First Quarter U.S. Airline Earnings Preview
Delta Air Lines kicked off the latest earnings season yesterday. Here’s what you can expect from the season.
24 min
108
Let's Hear It For Delta's Atlanta Airport Power...
Atlanta retained its title as the world’s busiest airport last year, shocker we know. But more interesting is the rise of the Denver and Istanbul airports — to third and seventh busiest, respectively.
22 min
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Lufthansa Nears ITA Airways Deal
Lufthansa is closer than ever to a deal for Italy's state-owned carrier, Alita..., oops, ITA Airways. But can Lufthansa turn loss-making ITA into a gem?
22 min
110
The Different Ways Aviation Is Booming in India...
Big changes are underway in Saudi Arabia and India, with both poised for rapid growth in airline traffic. Each, however, is taking a distinct approach.
22 min
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What U.S. Airline Leaders Say About the Next Ph...
U.S. airlines presented at a major investor event in New York last week. What did they say?
18 min
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JetBlue-Spirit Merger Goes to Court
It’s official: The U.S. Justice Department just sued to block JetBlue and Spirit from merging. Will it win?
22 min
113
How the Ukraine War Changed Aviation
Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss how Russia's invasion of Ukraine has closed airspace and triggered a surge in global energy prices.
22 min
114
Singapore and Copa Wow With Strong Results
Singapore Airlines and Copa Airlines were two champions of the December quarter with standout financial results. What set them apart from the pack?
20 min
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Spirit Airlines' Earnings Woes
Spirit Airlines lags other U.S. airlines in financial performance. In fact, it lost money last year while most of its peers produced profits.
22 min
116
So Long to the Boeing 747: Mini Episode
A goodbye to the Boeing 747, the Queen of the Skies.
6 min
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The Thick of Fourth Quarter Airline Earnings
It's a busy earnings week with American, Southwest, Alaska, and JetBlue all reporting.
18 min
118
United Comes Out Swinging
Was that a hint of an Irish accent when United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby took down the U.S. industry for being unprepared for the post-Covid operating reality?
22 min
119
Airlines Enter Earnings Season
Oil prices have come down from the peak of the year but labor costs are climbing as the system of pulleys and levers that determine the industry's costs continue to fluctuate.
24 min
120
Southwest's Holiday Debacle
Southwest Airlines had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad holiday season.
20 min
121
The Airline Stories We'll Be Following in 2023
Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss what they'll be following in the New Year. Enjoy the last Airline Weekly Lounge episode of 2022.
25 min
122
United and Delta Have Big Ambitions
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines unveiled ambitious plans this week.
21 min
123
Delta Air Lines Pilots' New Benchmark
The Air Line Pilots Association reached an agreement-in-principal with Delta Air Lines in a deal that could set a new benchmark for pilot pay if ratified.
20 min
124
EasyJet's Unique Comeback Tale
EasyJet is making good on its recovery plan. From expanding at slot-constrained airports like Lisbon and opening new seasonal bases in Greece, the airline is on its way back to the black.
21 min
125
The Future of Aircraft Leasing With Steven Udva...
Airlines want more planes to meet travel demand but, with supply chains backed up, there are few new models to go around. Air Lease Corp. Executive Chairman Steven Udvar-Hazy offers his perspective.
28 min