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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A Transatlantic Travel Boom
There was one thing in common across Air France-KLM, IAG, and JetBlue in the second quarter: Transatlantic travel demand is booming.
19 min
102
Falling Airline Yields Do Not Mean Weak Demand
Both Ryanair and Alaska Airlines reported some decline in yields in the second quarter and continuing into the third. But they also made clear: Overall travel demand remains robust on both sides of the Atlantic.
23 min
103
American and United's Strong Second Quarters
American Airlines and United Airlines just reported record second-quarter results, including double-digit operating margins. Will the magic continue?
19 min
104
Norse Atlantic’s Strategy Comes Into Focus
Norse Atlantic Airways President Charles Duncan remains optimistic about the airline's future despite seasonal challenges, as he discusses its strategy with Airline Weekly.
26 min
105
Norwegian Air's Wise Wideroe Move
23 min
106
Diversifying Delta's Business
Delta Air Lines held an investor day this week where CEO Ed Bastian said business was “gangbusters.”
22 min
107
India's Airlines Go Shopping in Paris
Indian airlines IndiGo and Air India grabbed headlines with orders at the Paris Airshow this week. Can the country support all of their planned growth?
23 min
108
The Brains Behind Air Canada's Network
Air Canada is flying double-daily high-density Boeing 777s — its equivalent of an Airbus A380 as Mark Galardo put it — to Athens this summer to meet some of the best travel demand it has ever seen.
23 min
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Takeaways From the IATA Annual Meeting
25 min
110
Summer Air Travel Record Forecast
21 min
111
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
112
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
113
Ryanair Makes Up With Boeing
Ryanair gave Boeing a boost, and let bygones be bygones.
25 min
114
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
115
JetBlue and New York's Problems
JetBlue has a New York problem.
23 min
116
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
117
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
118
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
119
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
120
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
121
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
122
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
123
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
124
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
125
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