Airlines' Long Covid
Airlines around the world are looking past the pandemic to a future in which Covid-19 may be endemic. But just as with some people who contract the disease, the effects…
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.
Delta Slashes Regional Flying by a Quarter Amid Pilot Shortage
Delta Air Lines is the latest to cull schedules as a result of the pilot shortage facing the regional industry in the U.S. The Atlanta-based carrier has cut regional flights…
Boeing at Pivotal Moment With Mid-Market Aircraft Decision
Boeing's decision to kill its New Mid-Market Airplane, or NMA, concept two years ago could drastically upset the global duopoly for large commercial aircraft.
Denver Approves Airport Project With $1 Billion Cost Overrun
Denver International Airport can go ahead with completing overdue renovations of its iconic terminal building with approval an additional $1.1 billion in funding for the project that some liken to…
Allegiant Bets on Boeing
In the first week of the new year, Allegiant decided to make some news. The long-time Airbus operator ordered 50 Boeing 737 Max-family aircraft, with options for 50 more. Allegiant…
United CEO Backs Denver Bus Service Pilot Despite Slow Start
It makes a lot of sense for airlines to use a bus to connect smaller communities to major airports. Buses can go places aircraft cannot, and when they do replace…
Allegiant Air Switches to Boeing With Surprise 100 737 Max Order
Allegiant Air has made a big strategic shift: Instead of the all-Airbus narrowbody fleet that it only achieved in 2018, the discounter has unveiled a commitment for up to 100…
U.S. Airlines Kick Off 2022 With Operations in Disarray
U.S. airlines cancelled almost 29,000 flights over the Christmas and New Year's holiday travel season. These cancellations prompted much ink to be spilled about an industry in chaos, but the…
United Ends 14 Washington Routes as Regional Pilot Shortage Worsens
United Airlines is dropping 14 routes to its Washington Dulles hub as the regional pilot shortage in the U.S. gets worse.
Nordic Aviation Capital First Major Lessor to Restructure Due to Pandemic
Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) became the first major leasing company to restructure owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. The lessor has filed four separate U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases covering its…