Latin Mergers
Is the ultra-low-cost business model dead? Underwhelming earnings at Allegiant and Wizz Air lent firepower to the thesis, argued most prominently by United’s chief Scott Kirby. Both carriers beg to…
Edward Russell
Edward was Skift’s Washington, D.C.-based airlines reporter from 2020-2023. He’s covered the industry from the American-US Airways combo to the depths of the coronavirus pandemic. He enjoys bikes, trains and runs with his dog, Heathrow.
Europe's Airline Merger Mania
Air France-KLM wants TAP Air Portugal, but so does International Airlines Group. IAG also wants Air Europa, and maybe even EasyJet. And the Lufthansa Group is back in play for…
Singapore Airlines Expects Lift From Reopenings in Japan, Taiwan
Singapore Airlines is adding back flights to meet travel demand at a rapid clip this winter. Fukuoka, Hong Kong, Osaka, Sapporo, and Taipei, to name a few, will all see…
RwandAir's Grand Plan to Connect Africa Still Waiting on Qatar Airways Investment
RwandAir has big ambitions to connect Africa. But realizing those ambitions has to wait, pending a delayed major investment by Qatar Airways in the airline.
Emirates Held Back by Staffing Shortages and Not Enough Planes Into 2023
Travel demand couldn't be better for Emirates, with President Tim Clark describing flights as "full up" as far out as March. But the airline, and broader industry, is struggling to…
Air Arabia, Wizz Air Among Budget Airlines Gaining Share in Gulf Hub Shift
Air Arabia did not even serve Abu Dhabi, home of Etihad Airways, before the pandemic hit. Today, the budget airline is the second largest at the United Arab Emirates hub,…
Aloha Crunch
The airline earnings reports are flying in fast and furious. Europe’s Big Three all reported last week, revealing robust profits all around. Some things seem to never change, like IAG’s…
Norwegian Air's Turnaround
Who would have thought three years ago that we'd be talking about the bright future for Norwegian Air? One restructuring and pandemic later, and the discounter is profitable and taking…
Lufthansa CEO Sees Opportunities in Blended Travel Coming to Europe
When Lufthansa Group CEO Carsten Spohr first joined the airline in 1994 the old paradigm of travel stood true. The busiest day of the week was Friday when road —…
Norwegian Air Picks Up Business Travelers as SAS Struggles
Few things are better for a company than a struggling competitor. That is proving true for Norwegian Air following the U.S. bankruptcy filing and subsequent pilot strike at its main…