The 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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Global Analysis

The 2025 Half-Time Airline Report

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.

Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat | 15 hours ago

Global Analysis

Paris Air Show 2025: Highs and Lows

It's fair to say 2025 won't go down in Le Bourget history as a vintage year for orders, but there were still a few champagne corks flying at the biennial show.

Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat | 1 week ago

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The Resurgence of Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia is headed to an IPO. How did that happen? Our hosts get under the story in this week's episode.

Jay Shabat and Meghna Maharishi | 2 weeks ago

Low-Cost Airlines

Grounded Ambitions: Can Spirit and Wizz Soar Again?

Spirit Airlines and Wizz Air are an ocean apart, but share common challenges which are impacting profitability and operational efficiency.

Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat | 3 weeks ago

JetBlue's new 'BlueUnity' livery aircraft is parked on the apron.

North America

Making Sense of the JetBlue and United Partnership

We sort the speculation from the facts, contextualize the JetBlue-United deal, and ask what it really means for the carriers and the wider industry.

Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat | 4 weeks ago

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Global Analysis

IATA's Willie Walsh Talks Tariffs, ATC Woes, and Oil Prices

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

Gordon Smith | 1 month ago

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Europe

Ryanair's Rosy Summer Ahead

Don't read too much into Ryanair's January-March quarter, the Irish low-cost giant still looks set for a fantastic summer season, boosted by tight supply and robust demand.

Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat | 1 month ago

Asia-Pacific

Can Singapore Airlines Do It Again?

Singapore Airlines is a byword for high standards, and usually profitability. Can it keep the momentum going amid overcapacity concerns?

Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat | 2 months ago

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Global Analysis

Our Round-the-World Airline Adventure

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.

Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat | 2 months ago

North America

U.S. Airlines’ Earnings Season Recap: What the Future Holds

With numbers in from most of the major U.S. carriers, the Airline Weekly Lounge team examine the winners and losers from Q1 2025.

Jay Shabat, Gordon Smith, and Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago