Edward Russell

Edward is Skift's Washington, D.C.-based editor of Airline Weekly, and transport reporter. He's covered the airline industry from the American-US Airways combo to the Boeing 737 Max grounding and through the Covid-19 pandemic. He enjoys bikes, trains, and runs with his dog, Heathrow.

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American Airlines Posts Record Revenues Despite Operational Issues

Business travel is back, flights are full, and the money is flowing in at American Airlines. All good, right? Not even close as operational and staffing issues are expected to linger.

American Airlines Posts Record Revenues Despite Operational Issues

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Blame Airports and Airlines for Europe’s Summer Travel Woes: AirBaltic CEO

Airlines and airports longed for the day travelers would return during the pandemic. But now that they're here, it's obvious the industry was vastly underprepared.

Blame Airports and Airlines for Europe’s Summer Travel Woes: AirBaltic CEO

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Why Qatar Airways Is Preparing for ‘Pain’ During World Cup in Its Country

Qatar Airways will cut flying, and may lose money, during the World Cup in Doha later this year. But that may not matter as the country seeks to boost its brand with the event.

Why Qatar Airways Is Preparing for ‘Pain’ During World Cup in Its Country

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Qatar Airways Chief Suggests Brexit Factor in London Heathrow Issues

Britons may have another thing to blame on Brexit: the flight delays and cancellations plaguing airports in London and across the UK.

Qatar Airways Chief Suggests Brexit Factor in London Heathrow Issues

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Bankrupt Airline SAS and Pilots Reach Deal Ending Two-Week Strike

Scandinavian airline SAS and its pilot unions reached a deal late on Monday that ended a 15-day strike. The multi-year accord includes needed cost savings and productivity improvements for the airline, SAS said. And pilots received a commitment from the carrier to rehire 450 furloughed crew members, as well as SAS's backing of a $97…

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Emirates Airline President Sees European Travel Demand Resilient Amid Pressures

Emirates, one of the largest airlines to Europe, sees robust demand from the continent despite an uncertain economic outlook.

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