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EasyJet's Tricky Quarter and Atlanta's Crown
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- Airline Weekly Lounge
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- May 28, 2026
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- 2724
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Summary
A rough quarter for easyJet has the numbers telling a stark story. In part one, Gordon and Jay dig into a -27% operating margin and the missteps, market pressures, and industry dynamics behind it. In part two, they answer a deceptively simple question: why does Atlanta — not New York, London, or Dubai — top the global rankings for passenger traffic? Presented by WEX. Follow the Hosts: Gordon Smith – LinkedIn Jay Shabat – LinkedIn Meghna Maharishi - LinkedIn Connect with Airline Weekly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/airline-weekly/ X: https://x.com/Airline_Weekly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/airlineweekly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the airline and travel industries. 00:00 Welcome and agenda 00:44 EasyJet origins and brand 02:32 Winter losses and margins 04:35 Core markets and bases 08:46 Italy slots and competition 16:20 Summer demand outlook 19:57 EasyJet Holidays growth 23:48 Loyalty plans and wrap 24:37 Atlanta busiest airport intro 27:03 Five reasons Atlanta wins 38:43 Airport design and future 41:45 Closing and IATA AGM plug