Gordon Smith, Author at Skift

Airline Weekly

Making Sense of European Airlines’ Quarterly Earnings

In this week's episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat take a deep-dive into the latest earnings from carriers across the European continent. From airline supergroups to more niche Nordic players, we make sense of the big numbers and ask what they could mean for the coming summer season.

18 hours ago

Airlines

Is Air India’s A350 Dubai Debut a Warning Shot to Emirates?

By bringing its new flagship plane to Dubai, Air India is making a statement of intent about its global ambitions.

Gordon Smith | 2 days ago

Airlines

Australian Airline Bonza Cancels All Flights Leaving Thousands of Passengers Stranded

Bonza sought to shake-up the establishment by bringing low-cost travel to smaller towns and cities across Australia.

Gordon Smith | 4 days ago

Airlines

Volotea: The Biggest Low-Cost Airline You’ve Never Heard Of

Volotea is something of a maverick among European budget carriers. It's strategy according to CEO Carlos Muñoz? Don't chase the big guys and get the basics right.

Gordon Smith | 4 days ago

Airlines

China’s New Plane Wins Two Big Orders: Should Airbus and Boeing Be Worried?

With Airbus and Boeing booked up until the end of the decade, will other airlines be tempted to buy these Chinese-built aircraft?

Gordon Smith | 5 days ago

Airline Weekly

The Under and the Over Capacity Problem

In Mexico, there’s too little capacity. In the neighboring Caribbean, there’s too much.

5 days ago

Airline Weekly

JetBlue and Volaris In Focus

With earnings season well underway, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat examine the key trends and finer details from JetBlue and Volaris - two of the largest low-cost carriers in the Americas.

7 days ago