Graham and Lewis discuss a bleak financial results season, as airlines count the costs of a ruinous April-June period while grappling with a bumpier-than-expected comeback in the current quarter. The dynamics playing out in global markets are also examined, including the recovery mismatches in domestic and international sectors, the challenges presented by the ending of government support schemes, and the retrenchment of the traditional network carriers. They also discuss the European Commission’s pending decision on a winter waiver for the 80:20 slot rule at the region’s airports, and the impact that could have on the ambitions of industry disruptors. Airline losses mount for second quarter after revenues collapse https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/airline-losses-mount-for-second-quarter-after-revenues-collapse/139640.article Asia-Pacific airlines temper optimism with caution - but for how long? https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/asia-pacific-airlines-temper-optimism-with-caution-but-for-how-long/139706.article Wizz cements Gatwick ambitions by opening new base https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/wizz-cements-gatwick-ambitions-by-opening-new-base/139804.article Airline slot waivers need strict conditions: ACI World chief https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/airline-slot-waivers-need-strict-conditions-aci-world-chief/139480.article Airlines urgently need winter waiver decision: IATA slots chief https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/airlines-urgently-need-winter-waiver-decision-iata-slots-chief/139327.article Air cargo decline narrows in June but market ‘exceptionally challenging’ https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/air-cargo-decline-narrows-in-june-but-market-exceptionally-challenging/139516.article US airlines brace for further volatility in second half of 2020 https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/us-airlines-brace-for-further-volatility-in-second-half-of-2020/139483.article

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Uncertainties prevail after bleak Q2 results season

As airlines begin to ramp up operations, Graham and Lewis discuss the demand situation and the likely pitfalls ahead. They consider whether low passenger confidence in the safety of travel is likely to dampen demand, and how the progress of the virus is a critical factor in the shape of the recovery. They also discuss the safety of airports and aircraft, and the particular challenges facing the major regions. European carriers put emphasis on reach in short-haul return https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/european-carriers-put-emphasis-on-reach-in-short-haul-return/138976.article Layoffs expected when pay support ends for US carriers https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/layoffs-expected-when-pay-support-ends-for-us-carriers/138946.article Assessing government support for Asia-Pacific carriers https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/assessing-government-support-for-asia-pacific-carriers/138866.article By the numbers: coronavirus effect on the global fleet https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/by-the-numbers-coronavirus-effect-on-the-global-fleet/138943.article

What challenges do airlines face as they return to the skies?

Airlines begin cutting their fleets in earnest, Latin America's biggest carrier heads into restructuring and Asia-Pacific operators grapple with how to kick-start services.

How airlines in Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America are impacted by the crisis

With talk in some markets turning to how airline markets might open up again as coronavirus cases peak, Graham and Lewis examine the current state of the industry and where it might be heading. Among the topics considered, they look at Virgin Australia’s demise and the moral hazard faced by governments around helping airlines. Could we see more state-owned carriers in future? They also discuss how airlines might deal with the demand for social distancing on flights – or, indeed, whether it is an issue carriers can solve. And they consider which markets might be first to return - particularly in geographic terms. Read more on FlightGlobal's website: Rather than solving social distancing, airlines face a waiting game https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/rather-than-solving-social-distancing-airlines-face-a-waiting-game/138044.article US carriers tap relief funding as crisis deepens https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/us-carriers-tap-relief-funding-as-crisis-deepens/137920.article European carriers face long haul through coronavirus crisis https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/european-carriers-face-long-haul-through-coronavirus-crisis/137892.article Air freight market goes into overdrive https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/air-freight-market-goes-into-overdrive/137993.article Early retirements in crises: a new normal? https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/early-retirements-in-crises-a-new-normal/137910.article Adapting to coronavirus means removing its power to frighten https://www.flightglobal.com/flight-international-opinion/adapting-to-coronavirus-means-removing-its-power-to-frighten/137940.article Grounded commercial aircraft around the world – in pictures https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/grounded-commercial-aircraft-around-the-world-in-pictures/138014.article

What will the airline industry look like when flying restarts?

Graham and Lewis talk through the latest developments in the airline industry as the majority of the world’s fleet is grounded amid the coronavirus crisis. They discuss the prospects for carriers facing a cash crunch as revenues dry up – including whether the unprecedented circumstances might prompt consolidation as operators either collapse or merge with rivals. Having recently spoken to serving airline chief executives, Graham and Lewis also highlight the approaches being taken by Etihad and Air Baltic. Graham is then joined by Americas air transport editor Pilar Wolfsteller to discuss developments in the Americas, including tough decisions to be made regarding their future fleets. Airline traffic unlikely to return to pre-crisis levels before start of 2021 https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/airline-traffic-unlikely-to-return-to-pre-crisis-levels-before-start-of-2021/137654.article Former airline chiefs on government role in airline survival and future shape of sector https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/former-airline-chiefs-on-government-role-in-airline-survival-and-future-shape-of-sector/137694.article Tough decisions loom for fleets grounded due to coronavirus crisis https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/tough-decisions-loom-for-fleets-grounded-due-to-coronavirus-crisis/137603.article Asia-Pacific order book haunts crisis-hit airlines, airframers https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/asia-pacific-order-book-haunts-crisis-hit-airlines-airframers/137668.article How Etihad aims to manage through coronavirus crisis grounding https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/how-etihad-aims-to-manage-through-coronavirus-crisis-grounding/137533.article US carriers race to shrink fleets as nearly 400 near-term aircraft deliveries loom https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/us-carriers-race-to-shrink-fleets-as-nearly-400-near-term-aircraft-deliveries-loom/137677.article

'Cash crunch' for airlines as majority of global fleet is grounded

Graham and Lewis talk through the latest figures and thoughts from IATA as airlines across the world ground their fleets in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Graham is then joined by Asia-Pacific bureau chief Greg Waldron to talk through the specific impact on markets in that region – including some potentially positive developments in China. Read more of our coverage on flightglobal.com: Airline coronavirus story could go from ‘Apocalypse Now’ to ‘The Big Short’ https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/airline-coronavirus-story-could-go-from-apocalypse-now-to-the-big-short/137523.article Airline passenger revenues to fall $252 billion in 2020 amid coronavirus: IATA https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/airline-passenger-revenues-to-fall-252-billion-in-2020-amid-coronavirus-iata/137491.article China’s domestic airline market 'may be at turning point': IATA https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/chinas-domestic-airline-market-may-be-at-turning-point-iata/137496.article How coronavirus could impact airliner fleets across the globe https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/how-coronavirus-could-impact-airliner-fleets-across-the-globe/137311.article Wizz warns full grounding a ‘distinct possibility’ as low-cost carriers pare back https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/wizz-warns-full-grounding-a-distinct-possibility-as-low-cost-carriers-pare-back/137478.article Week of 16 March in review: North American carriers reel from coronavirus fallout https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/week-of-16-march-in-review-north-american-carriers-reel-from-coronavirus-fallout/137452.article All tunnel, no light for Asia-Pacific airlines https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/all-tunnel-no-light-for-asia-pacific-airlines/137393.article

Airlines ground fleets as IATA gives latest impact assessment

Join executive editor Graham Dunn and managing editor Lewis Harper as they discuss the impact of the coronavirus, which has been described by IATA as a “crisis” for the airline industry. Graham and Lewis consider markets across the world, including Italy’s, which has joined those in Asia and elsewhere in feeling a strong impact from the outbreak. They also look at IATA’s latest estimates for the virus’s economic impact They then consider the recent collapses of Air Italy and Flybe – including the environmental dimension to any government intervention to rescue operators. Finally, Graham is joined by FlightGlobal’s Americas bureau chief Jon Hemmerdinger to discuss the latest on the Boeing 737 Max programme. Read more on the stories discussed: IATA flags up to $113 billion revenue hit from coronavirus ‘crisis’ https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/iata-flags-up-to-113-billion-revenue-hit-from-coronavirus-crisis/137101.article Cathay flags ‘substantial loss’ for first half of 2020 https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/cathay-flags-substantial-loss-for-first-half-of-2020/137182.article Why strong Ryanair and Wizz February traffic offers few clues to coronavirus impact https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/why-strong-ryanair-and-wizz-february-traffic-offers-few-clues-to-coronavirus-impact/137055.article Which airlines are most exposed to mainland China amid the coronavirus? https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/which-airlines-are-most-exposed-to-mainland-china-amid-the-coronavirus/136473.article Spirited Flybe fails to conjure another great escape https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/spirited-flybe-fails-to-conjure-another-great-escape/137105.article Coronavirus downturn raises questions about demand for new passenger jets https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/coronavirus-downturn-raises-questions-about-demand-for-new-passenger-jets/137130.article Boeing’s new leaders may have what it takes to lead turnaround: analysts https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/boeings-new-leaders-may-have-what-it-takes-to-lead-turnaround-analysts/137042.article Congress slams Boeing and FAA for alleged 737 Max failures https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/congress-slams-boeing-and-faa-for-alleged-737-max-failures/137131.article

Airlines reel from coronavirus impact, plus latest on Boeing 737 Max

The new edition of the Airline Business podcast is now available. Join executive editor Graham Dunn and managing editor Lewis Harper as they discuss a tough – and, at times, perplexing – start to the year for airlines. If the industry thought it was getting some respite from a challenging first couple of weeks in 2020, fortunes quickly dipped again as the impact of the coronavirus began to be felt by airlines in China and beyond. At the same time, however, fuel prices are helpfully low, and a moderating of capacity growth continues to benefit the yield environment. Graham and Lewis also discuss the latest happenings at ailing UK carrier Flybe, and the strategy behind LOT Polish Airline’s purchase of German leisure carrier Condor. Airlines cut back China flights as WHO declares coronavirus a global emergency https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/airlines-cut-back-china-flights-as-who-declares-coronavirus-a-global-emergency/136458.article Which airlines are most exposed to mainland China amid the coronavirus? https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/which-airlines-are-most-exposed-to-mainland-china-amid-the-coronavirus/136473.article What does LOT’s purchase of Condor mean for Europe’s airline market? https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/what-does-lots-purchase-of-condor-mean-for-europes-airline-market/136377.article Ryanair renews attack on Flybe rescue deal https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/ryanair-renews-attack-on-flybe-rescue-deal/136399.article

Airlines grapple with coronavirus impact

Join Graham Dunn, Lewis Harper and Max Kingsley-Jones as they look back on 2019 and the past decade, and forward to what 2020 might have in store for airlines. Why IATA is sounding a more optimistic note for airlines in 2020 https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/why-iata-is-sounding-a-more-optimistic-note-for-airlines-in-2020/135745.article Do high-profile failures tell the airline story of 2019? https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/do-high-profile-failures-tell-the-airline-story-of-2019/134612.article 2019 airline year in review https://www.flightglobal.com/in-depth/2019-airline-year-in-review/134609.article Key airline CEO appointments in 2019 https://www.flightglobal.com/in-depth/key-airline-ceo-appointments-in-2019/134614.article Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary on group CEO role, strikes, 737 Max and environmental scrutiny https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/michael-oleary-on-tackling-ryanairs-biggest-challenges/135845.article Hong Kong Airlines’ woes offer hard lessons https://www.flightglobal.com/analysis/hong-kong-airlines-woes-offer-hard-lessons/135811.article

End-of-year (and decade) review

Join executive editor Graham Dunn and managing editor Lewis Harper as they discuss signs of slowing in the performance of carriers in Europe and elsewhere. They also examine IAG’s potential purchase of Spanish carrier Air Europa and the latest developments in Brazil as the country’s government attempts to kick-start growth of commercial aviation. FlightGlobal's executive director of content Max Kingsley-Jones then joins Lewis to talk through developments from this year’s Dubai air show, including a raft of orders from Emirates and some new 737 Max deals for Boeing. ANALYSIS: Climate tightens in third quarter for European airlines https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-climate-tightens-in-third-quarter-for-euro-462055/ Lufthansa ramps up group cost-cutting measures https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/lufthansa-ramps-up-group-cost-cutting-measures-462063/ Consumer confidence, Max grounding drive Delta's Q3 revenue boost https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/consumer-confidence-max-grounding-drive-deltas-q3-461403/ DOT approves Delta’s four-way joint venture without Alitalia https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/dot-approves-deltas-four-way-joint-venture-without-462470/ Norwegian names new chief as restructuring efforts continue https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/norwegian-names-new-chief-as-restructuring-efforts-c-462429/ ANALYSIS: The logic of IAG's swoop for Air Europa https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-the-logic-of-iags-swoop-for-air-europa-461978/ IAG needs to rationalise its multiple airline brands: Walsh https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/iag-needs-to-rationalise-its-multiple-airline-brands-462107/ OPINION: Brazil takes steps towards realising airline potential https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/opinion-brazil-takes-steps-towards-realising-airlin-462440/ Aviation in Brazil hampered by litigation, taxes, regulation https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/aviation-in-brazil-hampered-by-litigation-taxes-r-461872/ Private investment driving aviation growth in Brazil: minister https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/private-investment-driving-aviation-growth-in-brazi-461837/ ANALYSIS: The complex background to Emirates’ Dubai deals https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-the-complex-background-to-emirates-dubai-462434/ DUBAI: 'Still long way to go' in Etihad transformation – chief https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/dubai-still-long-way-to-go-in-etihad-transformat-462342/ DUBAI: Boeing confident of 737 Max sales revival https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/dubai-boeing-confident-of-737-max-sales-revival-462310/

December 2019 issue

Join executive editor Graham Dunn and managing editor Lewis Harper as they discuss another round of winter failures in the European market – including Thomas Cook's collapse. They also examine Virgin Atlantic's plans for a third runway at Heathrow after a rebranding of Flybe, the surprise LATAM-Delta tie-up and growth at China's airports as Beijing Daxing opens. FlightGlobal's executive director of content Max Kingsley-Jones then joins Graham to talk through this month's Airline Business cover interview with Emirates Airline's president Tim Clark. ANALYSIS: Airlines still feeling heat in European leisure market https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-airlines-still-feeling-heat-in-european-le-461465/ Flybe and widebody orders key to Virgin Atlantic's Heathrow aims https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/flybe-and-widebody-orders-key-to-virgin-atlantics-460957/ INTERVIEW: Mark Anderson on foundations for Virgin Connect https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/interview-mark-anderson-on-foundations-for-virgin-461626/ ANALYSIS: Why Brazil continues to upset global alliances https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-why-brazil-continues-to-upset-global-allia-461190/ ANALYSIS: In Beijing Daxing, China pins 'big prosperity' hope https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-in-beijing-daxing-china-pins-big-prosper-460873/ INTERVIEW: Chongqing airport explains intercontinental ambitions https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/interview-chongqing-airport-explains-intercontinent-461359/ INTERVIEW: Emirates Airline president Tim Clark https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/interview-emirates-airline-president-tim-clark-461147/

November 2019 issue

Join executive editor Graham Dunn and managing editor Lewis Harper as they discuss Michael O'Leary's new group role at Ryanair, troubles at French leisure carrier Aigle Azur, and the latest on the Boeing 737 Max's return to service, including Southwest's take on the type's branding. They also examine turmoil in the air cargo markets and the latest passenger capacity trends. FlightGlobal's Asia-Pacific bureau chief Greg Waldron then joins Graham to talk through this month's Airline Business cover interview with Vietnam Airlines' chief executive Duong Tri Thanh and the Vietnamese market in general. ANALYSIS: EASA concerns show scale of Max challenge https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-easa-concerns-show-scale-of-max-challenge-460726/ Southwest will retain 'Max' moniker when grounding lifts https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/southwest-will-retain-max-moniker-when-grounding-l-460469/ Aigle Azur receives 14 takeover bids https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/aigle-azur-receives-14-takeover-bids-460759/ ANALYSIS: Air cargo woes endure amid US-China spat https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-air-cargo-woes-endure-amid-us-china-spat-460697/ ANALYSIS: Ryanair rejects usual pipeline in choice of new CEO https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-ryanair-rejects-usual-pipeline-in-choice-460591/ PICTURE: Vietnam Airlines takes first 787-10, via Air Lease https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-vietnam-airlines-takes-first-787-10-via-ai-460306/

October 2019 issue

Join executive editor Graham Dunn and managing editor Lewis Harper as they discuss a summer of strike action in Europe, Rupert Hogg's departure from Cathay Pacific amid turmoil in Hong Kong, the impact of the Boeing 737 Max grounding on second-quarter financials, Trump's intervention in the Gulf carrier spat, and FlightGlobal's latest survey of women in the C-suite. They also talk through this month's Airline Business cover interview with Indigo Partners founder Bill Franke. Cathay chairman cites recent 'pressure' on brand as chief departs https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/cathay-chairman-cites-recent-pressure-on-brand-as-460324/ Max grounding costs tear into TUI figures https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/max-grounding-costs-tear-into-tui-figures-460243/ SIA subsidiary SilkAir suffers quarterly loss amid Max grounding https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/sia-subsidiary-silkair-suffers-quarterly-loss-amid-m-460027/ Norwegian to end Irish transatlantic flights https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/norwegian-to-end-irish-transatlantic-flights-460249/ Ryanair faces new strike threat as Spanish pilots sound warning https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/ryanair-faces-new-strike-threat-as-spanish-pilots-so-460183/ ANALYSIS: Sluggish progress on gender mix in airline C-suites https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-sluggish-progress-on-gender-mix-in-airline-459932/ INTERVIEW: Indigo Partners founder Bill Franke https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/interview-indigo-partners-founder-bill-franke-460129/ ANALYSIS: Trump's Gulf spat intervention and his American history https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-trumps-gulf-spat-intervention-and-his-ame-460017/

September 2019 issue

Join executive editor Graham Dunn and managing editor Lewis Harper as they discuss the departure of Bjorn Kjos from Norwegian, a surprise resignation from Ryanair's senior team, opportunities in India, the winners from this year's Airline Strategy Awards and the latest World Airline Rankings. Ellis Taylor from the Asia bureau then talks through his cover interview with Korean Air chief executive Walter Cho. Kjos steps down as Norwegian chief https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/kjos-steps-down-as-norwegian-chief-459596/ Ryanair operations chief to step down https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/ryanair-operations-chief-to-step-down-459600/ ANALYSIS: 'Boring' Lufthansa seeks Eurowings reboot https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-boring-lufthansa-seeks-eurowings-reboot-459578/ All the winners from the 2019 Airline Strategy Awards https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/all-the-winners-from-the-2019-airline-strategy-award-459648/ American extends Boeing 737 Max cancellations to November https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/american-extends-boeing-737-max-cancellations-to-nov-459670/ Ryanair warns of base cuts over 737 Max delays https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/ryanair-warns-of-base-cuts-over-737-max-delays-459684/ Air Canada reaches deal to acquire Air Transat parent https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/air-canada-reaches-deal-to-acquire-air-transat-paren-459347/ Air India picks up former Jet Airways international allocations https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/air-india-picks-up-former-jet-airways-international-459335/

July-August 2019 issue

Join Airline Business managing editor Lewis Harper and executive editor Graham Dunn as they take you through all the key airline-related developments at this year’s Paris air show. They discuss the orders from Wednesday and Thursday – including Airbus A321XLR commitments from Indigo Partners and American Airlines – and the biggest stories from the past few days in Le Bourget, including IAG's surprise letter of intent for 200 Boeing 737 Max jets. Indigo Partners signs for 50 A321XLRs https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/paris-indigo-partners-signs-for-50-a321xlrs-459158/ Airbus lands marquee American A321XLR order https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/paris-airbus-lands-marquee-american-a321xlr-order-459191/ Boeing reticent on Max brand's absence from IAG statement https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/paris-boeing-reticent-on-max-brands-absence-from-i-459219/ Airbus show total should restore positive net orders https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/paris-airbus-show-total-should-restore-positive-net-459220/ Europe joins forces to meet climate change challenge https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/paris-europe-joins-forces-to-meet-climate-change-ch-459193/ Airbus's Faury defends widebody strategy https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/paris-airbuss-faury-defends-widebody-strategy-459181/ Frontier eyes Hawaii and Europe with A321XLR https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/paris-frontier-eyes-hawaii-and-europe-with-a321xlr-459170/

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