What are the World’s Busiest Airports?
In this week's show, Gordon and Jay take a step back from the business of airlines to explore the world's busiest airports. As we discover, the global top 10 is constantly changing with a fierce battl...
21 Aug 202529min
What is America's Most Profitable Airline?
In this week's show, Gordon and Jay unpack the latest earnings season data at major U.S. carriers. From the winners to the losers and everything in between, we examine the key factors driving profitab...
14 Aug 202531min
What is Air France-KLM's Weakest Link?
In part one, Gordon and Jay unpack the latest financials from the Air France-KLM Group and explore a mixed set of results. In part two, the discussion turns to a superstar performance from South Ameri...
6 Aug 202530min
American, Alaska, Southwest: Who Came Out on Top?
Today hosts Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the latest earnings reports from major U.S. airlines, focusing on the performance of American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. They an...
31 Jul 202532min
United Airlines and Ryanair in an Age of Uncertainty
Gordon and Jay discuss the latest earnings reports from United Airlines and Ryanair, exploring their financial performance, market comparisons, and the broader economic outlook. They delve into United...
24 Jul 202533min
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi: What Went Wrong?
Today, hosts Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat are joined by their colleague Meghna Maharishi to discuss Delta's latest earnings report and what it signals for the airline industry. They then delve into the...
17 Jul 202533min
Who Wants to Join an Airline Alliance?
In this episode of the Airline Weekly Lounge, hosts Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the latest developments in the One World Alliance, including the recent addition of Oman Air as its 15th member....
10 Jul 202531min
The 2025 Half-Time Airline Report
In this episode, Gordon and Jay reflect on the first half of 2025 in the airline industry, discussing key trends such as global demand, the impact of the U.S. dollar, and the ongoing consolidation wit...
3 Jul 202523min
