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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?

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Delta and United are dominating airline profits while American falls behind, and Frontier struggles to recover.

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In part one of this week's show, Gordon and Jay discuss the latest quarterly earnings from American Airlines and JetBlue. In part two, the discussion turns to Ryanair, with a deep dive into its financials and 2026 strategy.

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Recent Guests

Joanna Geraghty
CEO of JetBlue
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Episode: The Joanna Geraghty Interview
Chris McLaughlin
CEO of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Episode: In Conversation with DFW Airport CEO, Chris McLaughlin
Ronald Lam
CEO of Cathay Group
Cathay Group
Episode: Hong Kong Stages Global Comeback
Lavinia Lau
Chief Customer and Commercial Officer at Cathay Group
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Episode: Hong Kong Stages Global Comeback
Barry Biffle
CEO of Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Episode: U.S. and International Airlines at a Strategic Crossroads
Willie Walsh
Director General of IATA and former CEO of British Airways and Aer Lingus
IATA
Episode: IATA's Willie Walsh Talks Tariffs, Air Traffic Control and Oil Prices
Campbell Wilson
CEO of Air India
Air India
Episode: The Dynamic Growth of Air India and Indigo Airlines
Peter Elbers
CEO of Indigo
Indigo Airlines
Episode: The Dynamic Growth of Air India and Indigo Airlines
Robert Isom
CEO of American Airlines
American Airlines
Episode: American Airlines CEO Robert Isom on Trump, Boeing, and New Routes

Hosts

Gordon Smith
Host of the Airline Weekly Lounge, discussing the most significant trends and financial discussions in aviation.
Jay Shabat
Co-host of the Airline Weekly Lounge, involved in discussions on airline profitability and industry insights.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 260 ratings
  • Good info, inconsistent delivery

    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.

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    4
    mtee2
    United States5 months ago
  • Want to be great but unlistenable

    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.

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    1
    Hirhino
    United States6 months ago
  • Utterly unlistenable

    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

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    1
    Crazy192837
    United States7 months ago
  • Utterly unlistenable

    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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    Crazy192837
    United States10 months ago
  • Audio Quality

    Content is find for mindless commutes. Jay seems like a lovely person but his speaking volume and microphone is not meant for podcasting. Need a consistent volume and a better microphone. The most recent episode about Korean Air was maddening with the volume fluctuations.

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    3
    Mjc3000
    United States10 months ago

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Many listeners appreciate the knowledgeable hosts and interesting topics, noting the podcast's informative nature despite some criticism of delivery.

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American Airlines Is Falling Behind. Here’s Why
Q: Can you give me like two or three reasons why is American falling so much, so short of what its peers are earning right now?
American lost market share in key hubs, retired many widebody aircraft, and was more domestically focused compared to Delta and United that made long-term investments in international travel.
American Airlines Is Falling Behind. Here’s Why
Q: Can you give us a sense of what's the latest at American?
There has been inner turmoil over leadership at American, with the Flight Attendants Union voting no confidence in CEO Robert Isom and the Pilots Union requesting a board meeting.
Allegiant–Sun Country Merger: What’s Really at Stake?
Q: What was the tone of your conversation with Allegiant's CEO?
The CEO emphasized a complimentary merger and sounded confident it would be approved.
The David Neeleman Interview
Q: What is your outlook for further industry consolidation in 2026?
I think Spirit and Frontier need each other.
America's Airport All-Stars
Q: What are the factors driving growth in Nashville?
Nashville's growth is driven by its vibrant economy, booming technology and healthcare sectors, and its status as a major tourist destination, particularly for domestic travelers.

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1. Joanna Geraghty
2. Chris McLaughlin
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4. Lavinia Lau
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7. Campbell Wilson
8. Peter Elbers

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