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Edward Russell

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Covers:  Airline business and economics, route strategy, fleets and other issues that affect the business.
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Edward Russell’s Biography

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The lead airlines reporter at travel-industry publication Skift, Edward stays abreast of the key trends shaping and reshaping the industry as it emerges from the coronavirus pandemic. His coverage spans the airline business, including for lead industry outlet Airline Weekly, from the board room to the schedule and ramp.

Edward previously led the airline-business coverage at The Points Guy, and was the Americas Finance Editor at FlightGlobal. He has also contributed to Curbed and DCist on Washin…

Edward Russell’s Journalist Portfolio

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‘Brutally honest’ Scott Kirby takes over as new United Airlines CEO

‘Brutally honest’ Scott Kirby takes over as new United Airlines CEO

United Airlines has a new passionate, analytical and also sometimes impulsive leader in its new CEO Scott Kir…

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Could the coronavirus end the decade-long U.S. airline expansion?

Could the coronavirus end the decade-long U.S. airline expansion?

We've all known it was just a matter of time before the decade-long U.S. airline expansion came to an end. In…

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American to retire some regional jets early due to the Boeing 737 MAX

American to retire some regional jets early due to the Boeing 737 MAX

The latest in unintended consequences from the Boeing 737 MAX grounding, American Airlines will be forced to …

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How Cape Air's new props made the 4,000-mile journey across the Atlantic

How Cape Air's new props made the 4,000-mile journey across the Atlantic

Cape Air and Tecnam Aircraft face the challenge of ferrying up to 110 prop planes from Italy to Cape Cod. How…

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This Woman Is Running Every Street In Alexandria, One Block At A Time | DCist

This Woman Is Running Every Street In Alexandria, One Block At A Time | DCist

Stephanie Lasure is running every street in Alexandria.

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Delta upgrades Boston to hub status on strong growth

Delta upgrades Boston to hub status on strong growth

Boston Logan International airport is Delta Air Lines newest hub, in a rare growth move by a US network carri…

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One of Canada’s largest airlines grounds flights as crews strike

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The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews, and opinions are entirely from our editorial team. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. Please view our advertising policy and product review methodology for more information. WestJet grounded its fleet overnight after flight attendants walked off the job.
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Allegiant Air flights are now available on Expedia

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Alaska adds 2 Hawaii routes from small cities, exits New Zealand

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What was your first job as a journalist?

Freelancing for Airlines Magazine on the opening of Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, years ago

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

No