Edward Russell is a contributor for TPG. An AvGeek at heart, he specializes in aviation and aerospace, covering topics such as airlines, airports, and travel technology, drawing on his extensive experience in the airline business. He has been featured in prominent publications including Skift, The Washington Post, and Travel + Leisure.
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Edward Russell's coverage primarily focuses on transportation and travel topics, particularly air travel and airlines. His articles also cover mergers and acquisitions in the aviation industry, as well as train travel.
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By: Edward Russell
Experts say that even if a shortage is avoided, high fuel prices will endure through the summer.
By: Edward Russell
Southwest Airlines is adding flights to two popular sunny destinations following the
By: Edward Russell
Quick summary Multiple airlines have launched new flights and increased frequencies on routes previously served by Spirit Airlines after its shutdown in May.
By: Edward Russell
Leisure airlines Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines are now one — though each brand will live on.
By: Edward Russell
Copa's chief executive expresses little concern about fuel shortages, noting his airline sources most of its fuel from refineries in Mexico and the USA. Copa Airlines handily beat profit expectations in the first quarter as strong demand outpaced rising fuel costs. The Panama-based carrier reported a $259 million operating profit, or 24.6% operating margin, during
By: Edward Russell
With plans to launch a dozen intercontinental routes with 787s, Alaska's CEO intends to transform the once-regional airline into a global player. Alaska Airlines is following a well-worn road with its new service to Europe. The Oneworld alliance carrier launched its first flight across the Atlantic on 28 April, connecting its Seattle base with Rome.
By: Edward Russell
Travelers flying Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) have a new way to skip the dreaded Transportation Security Administration queues.
CEO Scott Kirby says JetBlue's routes are insufficiently profitable to warrant a combination. United Airlines chief executive Scott Kirby has called a potential merger with JetBlue Airways "just idiotic", saying the math does not work. “The last thing I’m going to do is buy a route network that loses money," he told investors at a
By: Edward Russell
A slight year-on-year dip in passenger volumes comes after Spirit Airlines' recent collapse. American Airlines and United Airlines see no drop in demand from high fuel prices as they fly into the busy summer travel season. The chief executives of both carriers highlighted, during an investor conference hosted by financial firm Bernstein on 27 May,
By: Edward Russell
Spirit Airlines' slots at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are about to go to the highest bidder.
