The Q4 2024 Capacity Preview
In this week’s show, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat examine the global airport capacity data for the coming quarter. Of the 100 busiest airports worldwide, we reveal the likely winners and losers for Q4...
View ArticleAn Overdue Air Canada Check-In
In part one, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the latest developments at Air Canada and find out what their international expansion plans could mean for future profitability. In part two, we examine...
View ArticleQantas in Focus
<p>Australia’s Qantas is flying high once again, but will its ‘Project Sunrise’ ultra-long haul endeavors be worth the time and effort?</p> -Gordon Smith
View ArticleSouthwest Airlines’ Evolving Route Network
<p>Airline Weekly analysis of Cirium Diio data shows fascinating shifts in Southwest’s route network over the past decade. In this week’s episode we drill into the detail.</p> -Gordon Smith...
View ArticleSkift Global Forum: The Airline Storylines
In this special episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat are in New York City for the Skift Global Forum. Recorded just minutes after stepping off stage, the pair debrief following a wide-ranging...
View ArticleEl Al Comes Out on Top
In this week’s episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the final results from Airline Weekly’s Earnings Scoreboard for Q2 2024. From household names to niche regional players, we examine the...
View ArticleSouthwest’s New Plan
In this week’s episode, Jay Shabat and Meghna Maharishi discuss Southwest’s latest turnaround efforts. They also look at the current state of the transatlantic market connecting the U.S. with Europe....
View ArticleSetting the Scene for Earnings Season
In this week’s show, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat explain the key elements to watch as third-quarter earnings season begins. The pair discuss all-important factors including aircraft supply shortages,...
View ArticleUnited Closes the Gap on Delta
In this week’s episode Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat provide an early status update on Q3 earnings season. With Delta on the back foot after the CrowdStrike chaos and Olympic disruption, United is eyeing...
View ArticleLATAM Airlines: Past, Present, and Future
In this special episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the key takeaways from LATAM’s investor day event in New York. The pair explore how the company’s turbulent history has influenced its...
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