Iberia’s Miracle Turnaround
Once battling for its very existence, Spain’s flag carrier, Iberia, has engineered a remarkable transformation, shedding its image as a loss-making legacy airline to emerge as a formidable profit engine,…
The Ultimate IATA AGM Debrief
The recent 80th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, concluded with an unexpected, yet profoundly clear, consensus among global airline…
What’s Wrong with Las Vegas?
Las Vegas, the quintessential hub of entertainment and conventions in North America, is currently navigating a concerning downturn, as indicated by a significant 6% decline in passenger traffic at its…
Trouble in the Gulf: Our 2026 Half-Time Report
A Turbulent Half-Year in Aviation The initial optimism that characterized the post-pandemic recovery for global aviation was quickly overshadowed by a series of interconnected crises beginning in late Q4 2025…
EasyJet’s Quarter of Turbulence Amidst Broader Aviation Shifts, While Atlanta Retains Its Unrivaled Air Traffic Crown
The recent financial disclosures from easyJet have painted a stark picture of the challenges facing the European aviation sector, with the low-cost carrier reporting a significant -27% operating margin for…
Nobody Wants to Buy JetBlue (And Other Confessions)
The perennial murmurings of U.S. airline consolidation, often described as a "deafening chatter" within industry circles, appear to have been significantly dampened by candid remarks from leading airline executives at…
Navigating the Skies: Airline Leaders Unpack Capacity, Consolidation, and the Path Forward at Bernstein and IATA AGM
The global aviation industry stands at a critical juncture, with airline executives meticulously strategizing for sustained recovery and future growth amidst a complex economic and regulatory landscape. Recent high-profile forums,…
The IATA AGM Debrief: Global Aviation’s Horizon and Brazil’s Consolidated Market Dynamics
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM), held this year in the vibrant metropolis of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, concluded with a robust discussion on the global…
Global Aviation Navigates Complex Skies: Unexpected Leader Emerges Amidst Critical IATA Discussions on Sustainability and Growth
The global aviation sector finds itself at a pivotal juncture, marked by the release of Airline Weekly’s latest global earnings scoreboard revealing an unexpected leader, concurrent with crucial discussions on…
Las Vegas Experiences Unexpected Air Traffic Downturn: A Deep Dive into the Factors Behind the Strip’s Shifting Fortunes
Las Vegas, for decades a veritable "rock star" among U.S. airline markets, is currently grappling with an unexpected and significant dip in air traffic, experiencing a six percent year-over-year decline.…
















