Gordon Smith

Gordon Smith is Airlines Editor at Skift and Airline Weekly. He can be contacted via [email protected]

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Airline Weekly

What Do United Airlines and easyJet Have in Common?

As airline earnings season continues to gather momentum, this week we examine the fortunes of United and easyJet. In this specially extended episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the major developments and identify the key trends at these two very different carriers.

4 months ago
What Do United Airlines and easyJet Have in Common?

Airlines

New Planes Every Week For a Decade: IndiGo CEO Eyes Global Growth

Already India’s largest airline, IndiGo is gearing up for even greater success. CEO Pieter Elbers tells Skift how he plans to do it.

Ajay Awtaney and Gordon Smith, Skift | 4 months ago

New Planes Every Week For a Decade: IndiGo CEO Eyes Global Growth

Airlines

Qantas Criticized for ‘Tedious’ 10-Minute Safety Video

Keeping passengers interested while not diluting the core safety message is a tricky balancing act. It looks like Qantas may have missed the mark on this one.

Gordon Smith | 4 months ago

Qantas Criticized for ‘Tedious’ 10-Minute Safety Video

Airlines

United ‘Working on Alternative Plans’ Without Boeing Max 10, CEO Says

This was easily Scott Kirby’s most outspoken intervention yet on the Max issue. As Boeing’s biggest customer, the planemaker will be paying attention.

Meghna Maharishi and Gordon Smith, Skift | 4 months ago

United ‘Working on Alternative Plans’ Without Boeing Max 10, CEO Says

Airlines

Air France is Coming to Arizona: Here’s Everything You Need to Know

The new route will face tough competition from American Airlines, British Airways, and Condor - can the market sustain another carrier?

Gordon Smith | 4 months ago

Air France is Coming to Arizona: Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Airlines

7 Most Extreme Flight Diversions as Storm Isha Hits U.K. and Ireland

The ferocity of the storm meant planes had to travel much further than usual to find a safe diversion airport to land, with some domestic flights being rerouted internationally.

Gordon Smith | 4 months ago

7 Most Extreme Flight Diversions as Storm Isha Hits U.K. and Ireland

Airlines

Inside the First-Ever Oneworld Airport Lounge

With a funky design and innovative features, the new Seoul lounge has the potential to re-establish the oneworld alliance's market position.

Gordon Smith | 4 months ago

Inside the First-Ever Oneworld Airport Lounge

Airline Weekly

Judge to JetBlue: No Merger for You

And just like that, JetBlue’s plans are up in smoke. A federal judge last week ruled that no, JetBlue cannot buy its rival Spirit, agreeing with the U.S. Justice Department that the deal would violate antitrust laws designed to protect consumers.

4 months ago
Judge to JetBlue: No Merger for You

Airlines

Four Ways to Avoid a Schwarzenegger-Style Airport Grilling

Traveling overseas should be an exciting experience, but you might be surprised to learn about local laws that could land you in big trouble at the airport.

Gordon Smith and Meghna Maharishi, Skift | 4 months ago

Four Ways to Avoid a Schwarzenegger-Style Airport Grilling

Airlines

First Look Onboard Air India’s A350 Flagship: Is It Worth the Wait?

With the airline focusing so many of its turnaround initiatives on the A350, the jet marks a huge opportunity to showcase the new Air India to the world.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 4 months ago

First Look Onboard Air India’s A350 Flagship: Is It Worth the Wait?