Former American Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja on Aviation's Current Inflection Point
Today we’re bringing you a bonus episode featuring an exclusive interview with former American Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja, who left American earlier this year after two years in the r...
7 Aug 202446min
How Was Q2 for JetBlue?
In part one, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the latest earnings from JetBlue and examine the U.S. carrier's turnaround plan. In part two, we turn our attention to IndiGo and discover what makes i...
2 Aug 202435min
The Ben Smith Interview
As the 2024 Olympics get underway in Paris, we speak with the CEO of the Air France-KLM Group, Ben Smith. He’s in conversation with Skift’s Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko,...
26 Juli 202439min
Hong Kong's Slow Climb
In part one, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss Q2 results from Delta Air Lines and Norwegian, looking for clues as to what the future could hold for other operators. In part two, we turn our attenti...
19 Juli 202431min
Qantas: From Perth to Paris
In part one, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss Qantas' latest ultra long-haul endeavor and ask what it tells us about the carrier's wider commercial strategy. In part two, we examine the latest twis...
12 Juli 202432min
Air France's Olympic Headache
In part one, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat examine why this summer's Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris are likely to be a financial drag on Air France. In part two, we turn our attention to U.S. air...
4 Juli 202435min
More Headwinds for Southwest Airlines
In part one, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss why Southwest has cut its revenue outlook for the current quarter. In part two, we take stock for our Airline Weekly mid-year review, and ask what the ...
28 Juni 202431min
Why is Korean Air so Profitable?
In part one, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the factors delivering consistently strong results for Korean Air. In part two, we reveal the global airlines that were the most and least profitable i...
21 Juni 202434min
