Ashab Rizvi

Research Analyst

Covers Airlines Economics, Commercial and Network Strategy, Airline Technology

Ashab is a Research Analyst based in India who focuses on the global aviation market. He conducts detailed market research studies on existing and emerging markets worldwide, with expertise ranging from statistical analysis to building complex financial models for forecasting.

Before joining Skift in 2023, Ashab spent five years in management consulting at Deloitte and CAPA India. He worked on projects spanning the public sector, financial services, and transport and aviation, with a focus on strategy and implementation.

Areas of Research

Ashab is an aviation strategy researcher focused on airline economics, business models, and technology-led value creation. His work spans low-cost, hybrid, and premium airline strategies, with emphasis on profitability drivers, revenue pools, network discipline, and capital allocation. He also advises on the role of commercial and digital capabilities—revenue management, distribution, loyalty, and data platforms—in reshaping airline performance, consolidation dynamics, and long-term competitive positioning.




State of Travel 2023: Travel in 250 Charts

Travel is back! While 2022 was all about bumper performances in some countries and sectors, and lagging performances in others, we can truly say that 2023 is the year that travel fully recovered. But we do need to be clear-eyed about persisting and upcoming challenges. This report hands you everything you need to know in one 250+ slide deck.

The Business of Airline Loyalty Programs 2023

Being the first to launch loyalty program in the world in 1981, American Airlines still leads the pack. But European and Asian airlines have found their own ways to level the playing field. The future will be a lot more competitive - great time for flyers, a lot harder if you are a program operator.