Is Southwest Airlines Losing its Magic?
In this week's episode, Gordon Smith is joined by Airline Weekly's Jay Shabat and Skift airlines reporter Meghna Maharishi. Part one is focused on the big picture trends as U.S. earnings season draws ...
20 Feb 202535min
Breaking Down Japan Airlines and British Airways
In this episode of the Airline Weekly Lounge, hosts Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat delve into the current state of Japan Airlines and British Airways. They explore Japan Airlines' historical performance,...
13 Feb 202537min
What a Frontier-Spirit Merger Means for Air Travel
In this episode of the Airline Weekly Lounge, hosts Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat delve into the potential merger between Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines. They discuss the historical context of th...
8 Feb 202534min
Breeze Airways' Big Break: A ULCC Finally Profits
Note: This episode was recorded prior to the American Eagle collision with a military helicopter on January 29, 2025. In this episode of the Airline Weekly Lounge, hosts Jay Shabat and Meghna Maharish...
31 Jan 202526min
Setting the Scene for a Brazilian Airline Mega-Merger
In this episode of the Airline Weekly Lounge, hosts Gordon Smith and Jay Shabbat discuss significant developments in the airline industry, focusing on a potential mega merger in Brazil involving Azul ...
24 Jan 202539min
Why Egypt Is an Airline Market Worth Watching
In this episode, Gordon and Jay discuss the current state of the Egyptian aviation scene, highlighting the booming tourism sector despite regional unrest. They explore the factors contributing to Egyp...
17 Jan 202532min
The U.S. Airlines Growing and Shrinking in 2025
Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat crunch the big numbers to reveal which U.S. carriers are in expansion mode in the first quarter of 2025 and which operators are shrinking year-on-year. Takeaways The US ...
10 Jan 202532min
What Does 2025 Mean for the Airline Industry?
In this week’s episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat turn their attention to the year ahead. Going region-by-region, the pair share the emerging stories that are on their radar for 2025 and beyond. C...
2 Jan 202531min
