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.…

Iberia’s Miracle Turnaround

It wasn’t all that long ago that Iberia was fighting for survival, grappling with persistent losses and an identity crisis within a fiercely competitive European aviation landscape. Today, the Spanish…

Iberia’s Remarkable Turnaround Rivals Ryanair’s Profitability While Singapore Airlines Navigates Geopolitical Headwinds and Air India’s Losses

Madrid, Spain – In a striking reversal of fortunes that has reshaped Europe’s aviation landscape, Iberia, Spain’s flag carrier, has ascended to become one of the world’s most profitable airlines.…

The Ultimate IATA AGM Debrief

The recent International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, concluded with a resounding, albeit familiar, chorus of airline frustrations, yet one particular theme…

What’s Wrong with Las Vegas?

The Unsettling Data: A Closer Look at Harry Reid International The reported 6% decline in passenger traffic at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) for January through April 2026 paints a…