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Airline Weekly is a subscriber-supported publication, paid for by readers who want a more interesting, more valuable read about the airline business. Each Monday, Airline Weekly reports who's flying where, new marketing approaches, fleet, finance and key airline and airport data. And most importantly, Airline Weekly readers enjoy insightful analysis and new ideas found nowhere else.
Airline Weekly
3d ago
In part one, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss a fascinating week at Southwest, as the low-cost carrier navigates the challenges of a very vocal new activist investor. In part two, Gordon chats with Skift Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi about a major new feature examining female representation across the aviation sector. Background Reading: Southwest Faces ..read more
Airline Weekly
1w ago
Captain Theresa Claiborne was the first black female pilot in the United States Air Force and joined United Airlines as its second-ever black female pilot. Last month, she retired from United after 34 years and 10,000s of flight hours. Capt Claiborne has piloted everything from the KC-135 to the Boeing 787 and has done it ..read more
Airline Weekly
2w ago
In part one of this week’s specially extended episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss a dramatic few days at American Airlines. In part two, attention turns to Southeast Asia as we discover how some of the region’s biggest carriers are performing. Don’t forget, you can find a full archive of the Lounge here. Background ..read more
Airline Weekly
3w ago
In part one of this Airline Weekly Lounge podcast, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the latest earnings from low-cost giant Ryanair. In part two, our focus turns to the upcoming summer travel season and what it means for the big U.S. airlines. Don’t forget, you can find a full archive of the Lounge here ..read more
Airline Weekly
1M ago
In part one of this week’s Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss Emirates’ record-breaking results and ask how long these good times can last. In part two, we turn our attention to Brazil and find out how two of the country’s biggest airlines are performing. Don’t forget, you can find a ..read more
Airline Weekly
1M ago
Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat explore two big topics in this week’s episode. In part one, we examine what Spirit Airlines’ Q1 numbers mean for the future direction of the carrier. In part two, we turn our sights across the Pacific to Japan. Don’t forget, you can find a full archive of the Lounge here ..read more
Airline Weekly
1M ago
In this week’s episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat take a deep-dive into the latest earnings from carriers across the European continent. From airline supergroups to more niche Nordic players, we make sense of the big numbers and ask what they could mean for the coming summer season. Don’t forget, you can find a full ..read more
Airline Weekly
1M ago
With earnings season well underway, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat examine the key trends and finer details from JetBlue and Volaris – two of the largest low-cost carriers in the Americas. Don’t forget, you can find a full archive of the Airline Weekly Lounge podcast here. Background Reading: JetBlue Posts a Loss as It Struggles ..read more
Airline Weekly
2M ago
Fresh out of United’s Q1 earnings call, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the headline numbers and critical trends facing the U.S. carrier. Don’t forget, you can find a full archive of the Lounge here. Reading List: United Airlines Takes $200 Million Hit From Boeing Max 9 Grounding United Airlines CEO’s Pay Nearly Doubled in ..read more
Airline Weekly
2M ago
In this week’s episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat dig into Delta’s latest earnings report to find out what’s making the U.S. carrier one of the industry’s biggest success stories. Don’t forget, you can find a full archive of the Lounge here. Reading List: Delta Posts Record Revenues as Corporate Travel Bounces Back Delta’s Revenues ..read more