The Biggest Airline Trends of 2024 (Part Two)
In this week’s episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat are back for the second half of their 2024 trends countdown. Hot topics include the impact of a strong U.S. Dollar and chronic supply chain issues. ...
27 Dec 202430min
The Biggest Airline Trends of 2024 (Part One)
In this week’s episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the biggest trends to have shaped the airline sector in 2024. From continued consolidation to a horror show for U.S. LCCs, we reflect on a f...
19 Dec 202434min
Airline Junk Fees Under Scrutiny
In this week’s episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat are joined by Skift airlines reporter Meghna Maharishi to discuss why ancillary fees are coming under pressure from lawmakers in Washington. In part...
13 Dec 202432min
DFW Airport CEO on New Terminals, New Airlines, and Finding Solutions to New Problems
In this week's show, Airline Weekly's Gordon Smith is in conversation with Sean Donohue, CEO of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. This wide-ranging discussion includes insights into major termi...
6 Dec 202434min
AirAsia CEO on Trump, Tragedies and Transformation
Recorded at the Skift Global Forum East held in Dubai earlier this month, AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes speaks to Skift Asia Editor Peden Bhutia. In a wide-ranging conversation, the pair discuss everythi...
29 Nov 202424min
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom on Trump, Boeing, and New Routes
In this special episode, Gordon Smith is in conversation with American Airlines CEO, Robert Isom. Recorded at the Skift Aviation Forum in Dallas, the pair discuss many of the thorniest topics impactin...
23 Nov 202437min
Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy: What Comes Next?
Description In this reaction podcast, Airline Weekly's Jay Shabat discusses Spirit Airlines' Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing this morning, the factors leading to it, and its implications. Unlike traditi...
18 Nov 202411min
IATA's Willie Walsh on Low-Cost Carriers, Sustainability and More Airline Challenges
This week we have an extra special treat for you. Recorded at the Skift Aviation Forum, held in Dallas, Texas on November 12th, we're in conversation with the IATA Director General Willie Walsh. Walsh...
15 Nov 202428min
