Airline Weekly Lounge
by Skift
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Why US Airlines Are Betting Big on Europe in 2027
Sep 3, 2026
32m 07s
Qatar Airways: Skift Global Forum Preview
Aug 27, 2026
32m 33s
Skift Global Forum 2026: Aviation Preview
Aug 20, 2026
39m 57s
Turkish Airlines' Turbulent Quarter
Aug 13, 2026
29m 41s
Swiss Shines But Lufthansa Lags
Aug 6, 2026
33m 58s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 9/3/26 |  Why US Airlines Are Betting Big on Europe in 2027 | In part one, Jay and Meghna discuss the latest transatlantic expansion announcements from United and American Airlines and what they reveal about how US carriers are rethinking their European strategies. In part two, the conversation turns to the A321XLR, the narrow body aircraft making these new routes possible, and whether its heavy reliance on premium demand is a strength or a risk. Follow the Hosts: Gordon Smith – LinkedIn Jay Shabat – LinkedIn Meghna Maharishi - LinkedIn Connect with Airline Weekly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/airline-weekly/ X: https://x.com/Airline_Weekly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/airlineweekly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the airline and travel industries. 00:00 Welcome and agenda 02:05 United Europe expansion 04:52 American routes and Philly hub 09:37 Why transatlantic is shifting 11:19 Partners and new entrants 15:29 Delta moves and break 16:39 A321XLR overview 17:58 Who ordered the XLR 19:57 Delta skips the XLR 25:35 Economics and range limits 30:36 Wrap up and subscribe | 32m 07s | ||||||
| 8/27/26 |  Qatar Airways: Skift Global Forum Preview | In part one, Gordon and Jay discuss some of the biggest talking points at Qatar Airways, as the airline's CEO, Hamad Ali Al-Khater, prepares to join the Skift Global Forum in New York next month. In part two, the conversation focuses on impressive Q2 profitability at Kuwait's Jazeera Airways. Follow the Hosts: Gordon Smith – LinkedIn Jay Shabat – LinkedIn Meghna Maharishi - LinkedIn Connect with Airline Weekly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/airline-weekly/ X: https://x.com/Airline_Weekly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/airlineweekly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the airline and travel industries. 00:00 Welcome and SGF Preview 01:06 Qatar CEO Transition 02:55 Qatar Financial Snapshot 05:34 Gulf Conflict Impacts 08:25 Sponsorships and Fleet Orders 12:47 Cabin Innovation and QSuite 15:37 Premium Economy Question 16:47 Skift Global Forum Details 18:14 Middle East Pivot 18:42 Jazeera Airways Surprise Profits 21:01 Why Jazeera Is Winning 25:07 Resilience and Kuwait Airways 30:08 Airline Weekly Return 31:06 Wrap Up and Subscribe | 32m 33s | ||||||
| 8/20/26 |  Skift Global Forum 2026: Aviation Preview | In this week's show, Gordon and Jay discuss two industry giants that are due to speak at the Skift Global Forum 2026 in New York between September 22-24. The conversation kicks off with Air Canada before turning to Virgin Atlantic. For the latest agenda and to book your ticket, visit live.skift.com Follow the Hosts: Gordon Smith – LinkedIn Jay Shabat – LinkedIn Meghna Maharishi - LinkedIn Connect with Airline Weekly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/airline-weekly/ X: https://x.com/Airline_Weekly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/airlineweekly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the airline and travel industries. 00:00 Welcome and Forum Preview 00:52 Skift Global Forum Lineup 02:25 Air Canada Earnings Snapshot 04:44 Aeroplan Stake Sale 12:16 Questions for Mark Galardo 17:38 Break and Return 18:33 Virgin Atlantic New CEO 24:38 Virgin Profitability Challenges 31:07 Routes and Leisure Focus 36:57 Events and Closing Notes | 39m 57s | ||||||
| 8/13/26 |  Turkish Airlines' Turbulent Quarter | In part one, Gordon and Jay discuss a mixed set of Q2 results for Turkish Airlines. In part two, the conversation turns to Allegiant Air, with the U.S. carrier now taking Sun Country under its wing. Follow the Hosts: Gordon Smith – LinkedIn Jay Shabat – LinkedIn Meghna Maharishi - LinkedIn Connect with Airline Weekly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/airline-weekly/ X: https://x.com/Airline_Weekly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/airlineweekly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the airline and travel industries. 00:00 Welcome and agenda 00:54 Turkish earnings overview 02:47 Why margins fell 05:16 Middle East disruptions 07:12 Gulf competition returns 08:56 Cargo boosts revenue 11:18 Q3 outlook and seasonality 12:46 Air Europa stake update 16:23 Wrap Turkish and break 17:17 Allegiant merger context 18:10 Best US margins 19:41 Product and distribution shifts 22:01 Demand and Florida focus 24:12 Fuel flexibility model 25:21 Pilot retention challenge 26:52 Forum announcements and close 28:31 Final subscribe reminders | 29m 41s | ||||||
| 8/6/26 |  Swiss Shines But Lufthansa Lags | Swiss out-earned the entire Lufthansa Group network division it belongs to last quarter, while the core Lufthansa brand slid back into an operating loss. Gordon and Jay work through how a fuel bill undid a solid demand quarter, and why Swiss keeps outperforming its much larger sibling. Follow the Hosts: Gordon Smith – LinkedIn Jay Shabat – LinkedIn Meghna Maharishi - LinkedIn Connect with Airline Weekly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/airline-weekly/ X: https://x.com/Airline_Weekly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/airlineweekly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the airline and travel industries. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 01:05 Q2 Headline Numbers 02:45 The 60 40 Airline 06:38 Ritter on Strikes and Costs 10:12 Turnaround Strategy Levers 15:22 Fleet Retirements and TAP Angle 18:44 Part Two Break 19:08 Group Airlines and TAP Debate 23:06 Austrian Brussels Eurowings Check 25:25 airBaltic Stake Watch 26:42 Europe Big Three Scorecard 29:30 Gulf Hub Traffic Shifts 31:30 Events and Closing Thanks | 33m 58s | ||||||
| 7/30/26 |  Airshow Highs and Earnings Season Realities | In part one, Gordon and Jay discuss the highlights from last week's Farnborough International Airshow, reviewing the big deals and longer term impact of the event. In part two, the conversation turns to earnings season, with a Q2 round-up from the main U.S. carriers. Connect with Airline Weekly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/airline-weekly/ X: https://x.com/Airline_Weekly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/airlineweekly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the airline and travel industries. Follow the Hosts: Gordon Smith – LinkedIn Jay Shabat – LinkedIn Meghna Maharishi - LinkedIn 00:00 Welcome and Agenda 01:21 Farnborough Show Context 04:34 Biggest Orders and Lessors 07:45 Airline Deals Roundup 12:33 What Success Looks Like 14:38 Next Gen Aircraft Talk 18:16 Emirates and Airbus Plans 21:58 United A321XLR Cabin Tour 24:05 Q2 Earnings Pivot 24:42 US Margins Ranking 29:14 Industry Pricing Power 32:03 American Airlines Deep Dive 41:00 Wrap Up and Sign Off | 42m 33s | ||||||
| 7/23/26 |  Why 2026 Is Aviation's Most Volatile Year Since COVID | The airline industry is navigating its most unpredictable period since the pandemic, with fuel prices, geopolitical tensions, premium travel demand, and aircraft shortages reshaping the competitive landscape. Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat break down the data behind the headlines, explaining why airlines remain profitable despite rising costs and unprecedented volatility. They also explore the winners and losers across global aviation, from the Middle East's disrupted hub networks and Europe's consolidation wave to the changing competitive dynamics in the U.S. Plus, they preview what to watch as airlines report Q2 earnings and why premium cabins continue to drive the industry's strongest financial results. Follow the Hosts: Gordon Smith – LinkedIn Jay Shabat – LinkedIn Meghna Maharishi - LinkedIn Connect with Airline Weekly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/airline-weekly/ X: https://x.com/Airline_Weekly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/airlineweekly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the airline and travel industries. 00:00 Welcome to Skift Playbooks 02:35 Why Oil Sets the Tone 06:28 Airline Profits in Context 10:39 Gulf Disruption and Recovery 12:00 Demand Trends and Rerouting 17:03 Premium Boom Everywhere 19:31 Supply Crunch and Delays 25:37 Unit Costs Beyond Fuel 26:57 Skift Aviation Forum Plug 30:00 Back to Europe Volatility 30:57 Europe Consolidation Outlook 31:36 TAP Sale and EasyJet Bids 33:43 Why IAG Outperforms 34:09 Tourism Boom and Loyalty 37:27 US Market After Spirit 40:29 Premium Gap Delta vs Spirit 44:07 US Consolidation and American Chase 48:05 Q2 Earnings Season Themes 53:04 Global Airlines Scoreboard 57:22 Wrap Up and Subscribe | 1h 01m 40s | ||||||
| 7/18/26 | aircraft demandBoeing outlook+3 | Darren Hulst | BoeingCommercial Market Outlook | — | Boeingaircraft+3 | — | 26m 21s | ||
| 7/16/26 | BNPLloyalty programs+5 | — | ClarityPayJetBlue+2 | — | BNPLClarityPay+5 | — | 17m 50s | ||
| 7/9/26 | EasyJet valuationprivate equity+3 | — | EasyJetCastlelake+6 | — | EasyJetCastlelake+6 | — | 43m 10s | ||
| 7/2/26 | SAS orderAir New Zealand turnaround+3 | — | SAS Scandinavian AirlinesAir New Zealand+1 | Copenhagen | SASA330neos+5 | — | 37m 48s | ||
| 6/25/26 | Las Vegas air trafficU.S. market trends+3 | — | Airline Weekly | Las VegasSan Diego+1 | Las Vegasair traffic+3 | — | 37m 08s | ||
| 6/18/26 | airline profitabilityIATA trends+3 | Jay | IATAAirline Weekly+4 | BrazilJFK | profitable airlineIATA AGM+3 | — | 35m 54s | ||
| 6/11/26 | IATA AGMBrazil aviation market+4 | — | — | BrazilRio | IATA AGMBrazil aviation+6 | WEX | 40m 47s | ||
| 6/4/26 | airline CEOsinvestor conference+4 | — | IATAJetBlue+2 | — | airline CEOsBernstein conference+5 | WEX | 38m 22s | ||
| 5/28/26 | easyJet performanceAtlanta airport traffic+3 | — | easyJet | AtlantaNew York+2 | easyJetoperating margin+3 | WEX | 45m 24s | ||
| 5/21/26 | financial turnaroundaviation news+3 | — | IberiaSingapore Airlines+1 | MadridLatin America | IberiaSingapore Airlines+5 | WEX | 39m 34s | ||
| 5/15/26 | Q1 earningsU.S. airlines+5 | Meghna Maharishi | BoeingSouthwest+3 | ChinaNYC | airlinesearnings season+7 | — | 27m 00s | ||
| 5/7/26 | Spirit Airlinesbankruptcy+4 | Jay ShabatMeghna Maharishi | Spirit AirlinesDOJ+3 | — | Spirit Airlinesbankruptcy+6 | — | 38m 35s | ||
| 4/30/26 | JetBlue strugglesNorwegian performance+3 | — | JetBlueNorwegian+2 | — | JetBlueNorwegian+5 | — | 33m 03s | ||
| 4/23/26 | Spirit AirlinesU.S. Government intervention+3 | — | Spirit AirlinesAlaska Air Group+3 | Washington | aviationbusiness news+3 | — | 35m 08s | ||
| 4/16/26 | United AirlinesAmerican Airlines+4 | — | UnitedAmerican Airlines+6 | America | mega-mergerconsolidation+2 | — | 27m 38s | ||
| 4/9/26 | Delta Airlinesoil prices+4 | — | DeltaSouthwest+1 | — | Q1 resultsearnings call+3 | — | 41m 43s | ||
| 4/2/26 | IATA leadershipfuel prices+4 | — | JetBlueIndiGo+8 | MexicoHawaii+2 | leadership movesairline industry+2 | — | 40m 56s | ||
| 3/26/26 | jet fuel pricesCebu Pacific+3 | — | Cebu PacificAirline Weekly | — | aviation crisislow-cost carrier+1 | — | 28m 46s | ||
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Chart history for Airline Weekly Lounge
Peaked at #7 in GR, top 10 in 2 of 48 tracked markets, currently #7 in GR.
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| GR | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| PL | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| NG | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| IS | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| PE | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| SA | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| PH | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| AE | — | #25 | #25 | — |
| CL | — | #29 | #29 | — |
| Ireland | — | #32 | #32 | — |
| TH | — | #32 | #32 | — |
| France | — | #33 | #33 | — |
| BE | — | #33 | #33 | — |
| HU | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| CO | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| Norway | — | #42 | #42 | — |
| Sweden | — | #44 | #44 | — |
| IL | — | #44 | #44 | — |
| CH | — | #55 | #55 | — |
| TR | — | #55 | #55 | — |
Chart Positions
48 placements across 48 markets.
Chart Positions
48 placements across 48 markets.