
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 WEX.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 430 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsBusiness NewsLeisureAviation | |||

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This is a good show and the hosts are great. It has continued to improve over time and I hope they begin to release longer episodes.
I like the podcast and usually the topics as well. What drives me crazy is having to constantly adjust the audio volume so I can hear what Jay is saying. His speaking volume often tails off as he makes his way through his presentations/sentences making it hard to determine what it is he is saying. Beyond that the podcast is interesting and informative for airline geeks.
The narration is awful: audio and delivery. These two are very smart and I believe know their content but they are not meant for podcasting.
Audio is so bad, it makes the podcast unlistenable.
As anti American hosts as you can get. Jay is clearly butthurt over Trump. Can’t even report airline news without crying about Trump. He’s embarrassing himself. No wonder reviews are so pour
I don’t think Madu (sp?) actually has a clue. He was surprised there’s traffic to Florida. The content is essentially a couple of outsiders with very limited, surface knowledge of airlines. There’s very little preparation that’s goes into the podcast whi... more
Audio is so bad, it makes the podcast unlistenable.
As anti American hosts as you can get.
I don’t think Madu (sp?) actually has a clue. He was surprised there’s traffic to Florida. The content is essentially a couple of outsiders with very limited, surface knowledge of airlines. There’s very little preparation that’s goes into the podcast which becomes abundantly clear. Just because you try to be contrarian with the way you say leisure isn’t fooling anyone. Quality of audio is horrendous. F... more
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A pragmatic, data-driven discussion focused on airline profitability, earnings, and industry strategy. Episodes frequently analyze major carriers' financial results, cost controls, capacity decisions, and consolidation dynamics while weaving in macro themes like fuel volatility, hedging, and geopolitics. A distinctive angle is linking leadership moves, alliances, and regional differences to bottom-line performance, with frequent guest appearances from industry reporters and Skift-branded award programs that spotlight innovation in travel. The show stands out for its rigorous financial framing, real-world implications for investors, and a recurring emphasis on monetization strategies in a challenging market.
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