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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Frankfurt Airport Cuts More Flights in Effort to Ease Summer Disruptions

Frankfurt Airport joined London Heathrow among major European hubs slashing flights to try and ease delays and cancellations just as the peak of summer air travel is about to begin. In a notification to airlines by operator Fraport on Friday, Frankfurt will reduce the number of aircraft movements — a takeoff or landing is considered…

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El Al Could Expand to India, Southeast Asia With Saudi Airspace Opening

The reopening of Saudi Arabia's airspace to Israeli airlines could be a boon for El Al and others as they eye eastward expansion.

El Al Could Expand to India, Southeast Asia With Saudi Airspace Opening

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Shareholder Group Recommends Against Spirit-Frontier Merger

Shareholder group Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) is advising investors in Spirit Airlines to vote against a proposed merger with Frontier Airlines. "The proposal from JetBlue appears to represent a superior alternative," ISS said in a report Friday. "Shareholders are therefore recommended to vote AGAINST the proposed merger with Frontier." The recommendation is a reverse of…

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How Sun Country Airlines Won a Unique Federal Grant, Thanks to Eau Claire, Wisconsin

The U.S. government got creative with a grant to fund new Sun Country Airlines flights to Eau Claire, Wis. The win opens the door to more budget airlines seeking federal funds to serve small cities.

How Sun Country Airlines Won a Unique Federal Grant, Thanks to Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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Emirates Rejects London Heathrow Passenger Caps

Emirates is appealing to travelers' heartstrings in an effort to avoid implementing schedule cuts at London Heathrow that are sought by the airport operator to avoid further operational meltdowns this summer. "Emirates believes in doing the right thing by our customers," the Dubai-based airline said Thursday. "However, re-booking the sheer numbers of potentially impacted passengers…

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Delta Expects Big Return of Business Travelers This Fall, Recession or Not

Airline industry bellwether Delta has spoken and the outlook is good. Operational issues are easing in the U.S. and travel demand, particularly among corporations, continues to pick up even as the economic outlook sours.

Delta Expects Big Return of Business Travelers This Fall, Recession or Not

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Amtrak Sets Date for New Rail Service to Vermont’s Largest City

Amtrak will begin serving Burlington, Vt., later in July, nearly 70 years after passenger rail service ended to the city. Amtrak's Ethan Allen Express will begin daily service to Burlington from New York on July 29, the passenger railroad said Wednesday. The train, which is an extension of existing service to Rutland, Vt., will make…

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Fourth Delay to Spirit Airlines Merger Vote Following Frontier Concerns

Spirit Airlines has delayed — for a fourth time — a key shareholder vote on its proposed merger with Frontier Airlines, and by extension a hostile offer from JetBlue Airways. The vote will now occur on July 27, nearly two-weeks later than the current July 15 date. Frontier CEO Barry Biffle asked Spirit to delay…

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London Heathrow Flight Cuts Could Help European Airlines Return to Black

Supply and demand has a funny way of making the travel chaos flyers in Europe face this summer into potential good news for airlines.

London Heathrow Flight Cuts Could Help European Airlines Return to Black

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Wizz Air Is Benefitting From European Airlines’ Schedule Cuts

European discounter Wizz Air is taking advantage of its competitors' operational mayhem this summer.

Wizz Air Is Benefitting From European Airlines’ Schedule Cuts