Edward Russell

Edward is Skift's Washington, D.C.-based airlines reporter. 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.

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Southwest Airlines Bulks Up Winter Weather Prep to Prevent Another Holiday Meltdown

Is more winter weather equipment enough to avoid the next big meltdown at Southwest? The airline certainly hopes so.

Southwest Airlines Bulks Up Winter Weather Prep to Prevent Another Holiday Meltdown

Airline Weekly

Lufthansa Nears ITA Airways Deal

Lufthansa Nears ITA Airways Deal

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Deutsche Bahn Pushes For More Rail Investment as Ridership Surges

German rail operator Deutsche Bahn expects a very good year in 2023. Ridership on its long-distance trains is forecast to be "well over" 150 million passengers, exceeding the peak before the pandemic of 150.7 million riders, CEO Richard Lutz said Thursday. But while that outlook shows the strong demand for travel and resilience of rail…

Airline Weekly

Istanbul Airport Lands EasyJet, Wizz Air Among 15 New Airlines Helping Drive Growth

Istanbul is the hot, new European destination for airlines.

Istanbul Airport Lands EasyJet, Wizz Air Among 15 New Airlines Helping Drive Growth

Airline Weekly

American and United Cut Spring Flights Due to Pilot Shortage, Aircraft Delays

American and United's spring cuts are likely only the beginning as the airline industry braces for another challenging summer travel season.

American and United Cut Spring Flights Due to Pilot Shortage, Aircraft Delays

Airline Weekly

Avianca Pushes Back on Colombia’s Conditions for It to Take Over Bankrupt Viva Air

Why isn't Avianca happy that it finally has a green light to merge with bankrupt Viva Air?

Avianca Pushes Back on Colombia’s Conditions for It to Take Over Bankrupt Viva Air

Airline Weekly

Bankruptcy Was Just What Thai Airways Needed

Sometimes, bankruptcy is just what the doctor ordered. Thai Airways, Thailand’s largest airline, just stunned the aviation world with a striking 21 percent operating margin for the October-to-December quarter.

Bankruptcy Was Just What Thai Airways Needed

Airline Weekly

JetBlue-Spirit Merger Goes to Court

It’s official: The U.S. Justice Department just sued to block JetBlue and Spirit from merging. Will it win?

JetBlue-Spirit Merger Goes to Court

Airline Weekly

Brazil’s Gol For One Is Happy With Lack of Capacity in Airline Industry

Brazil's Gol plans to keep prices high as travel demand rises faster than it can get new planes needed to grow.

Brazil’s Gol For One Is Happy With Lack of Capacity in Airline Industry

Airlines

U.S. Sues to Block JetBlue and Spirit Merger

As expected, the Justice Department is moving forward to block one of the biggest proposed tie-ups in U.S. airlines in years. Can the deal be saved?

U.S. Sues to Block JetBlue and Spirit Merger