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North America
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…June 16th, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Takeaways From the IATA Annual Meeting
The mood in Istanbul at the IATA Annual General Meeting was definitely jubilant this year. Despite all the challenges airlines face — and, frankly, when do they not face challenges?…June 9th, 2023
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North America
Summer Air Travel Record Forecast
U.S. airports saw roughly 300,000 more travelers than in 2019 over the Memorial Day weekend holiday, a sign of a busy summer to come. Are airlines ready? Edward Russell and…June 2nd, 2023
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Europe
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. Edward Russell…May 26th, 2023
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North America
Air Canada Is 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…May 23rd, 2023
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Europe
Ryanair Makes Up With Boeing
Ryanair gave Boeing a boost, and let bygones be bygones, by ordering up to 300 new 737 Maxes. It's the European discounter's largest-ever order. Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss the…May 12th, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Alan Joyce’s Legacy at Qantas
Alan Joyce took over Qantas just as the Great Recession descended in 2008. He set about turning around its money-losing longhaul business, forging new international ties, and cementing Qantas' dominance…May 5th, 2023
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North America
JetBlue and New York’s Problems
JetBlue has a New York problem. The city that made the airline could hold it back this summer if the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic control staffing issues are as…April 30th, 2023
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North America
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.April 23rd, 2023
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North America
First Quarter U.S. Airline Earnings Preview
Delta Air Lines kicked off the first-quarter earnings season this week. Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss what they expect. Plus, can American Airlines catch up to the pack?April 14th, 2023