Airline Weekly Lounge

Nov 18 2024 347 ep. 27 mins 317
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The editors of Airline Weekly discuss the most interesting developments within the commercial airline industry. In keeping with Airline Weekly’s style, conversation generally centers on one question: How do you make money in this industry? Presented by American Airlines.

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Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy: What Comes Next?

Nov 18 2024 11 mins  
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 traditional airline bankruptcies, Spirit's case involves a pre-packaged restructuring plan aimed at addressing its financial troubles quickly. Jay delves into Spirit’s historical reliance o

IATA's Willie Walsh on Low-Cost Carriers, Sustainability and More Airline Challenges

Nov 15 2024 28 mins  
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Where to Find the CEOs of Southwest, American Air, and More Next Week

Nov 08 2024 28 mins  
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Oct 24 2024 36 mins  
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United Closes the Gap on Delta

Oct 18 2024 28 mins  
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Oct 11 2024 31 mins  
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Southwest and its New Plan

Oct 03 2024 26 mins  
Presented by American Airlines In this week’s episode, Jay Shabat and Meghna Maharishi discuss Southwest's latest turnaround plan. They also look at the current state of the transatlantic market connecting the U.S. with Europe. Key Takeaways Southwest Airlines' Strategic Changes: Southwest plans to implement premium seating, red-eye flights, and cut back services in some areas l

El Al Comes Out on Top

Sep 26 2024 27 mins  
Presented by American Airlines 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 carriers that had the strongest performance in the all-important second quarter. Connect with Skift Airline Weekly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company

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Sep 12 2024 33 mins  
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