Skift Take United is the latest airline to hedge against expected delays at Airbus and Boeing with a large order for new planes. Edward Russell United Airlines is betting that the constraints limiting airline schedules will persist for years, and it’s responding with a new order for 110 Airbus and Boeing planes. The deal is […]
Skift Take Asian airlines’ customers still take innovation and premium cabins seriously and are willing to pay for them. For these customers, Japan Airlines is bringing in their new flagship, the A350-1000s in a premium-heavy configuration. Ajay Awtaney When it comes to premium cabins, most of the innovation happens in the Asia-Pacific region (including the […]
Skift Take There’s no end in sight for the dispute over Schiphol Airport’s planned flight caps. And it could take even more turns, with JetBlue stating it asked the U.S. government to take action against Dutch carriers if no resolution could be reached. Rashaad Jorden U.S. carrier JetBlue Airways said on Friday it had filed […]
Skift Take United’s agreement to improve flight access for wheelchair users is a long overdue step, considering far too many travelers with disabilities can tell horror stories about air travel. Rashaad Jorden United Airlines on Thursday said it will improve air travel for passengers using wheelchairs under an agreement with the U.S. Transportation Department following […]
Skift Take It may not be a good time to be a budget airline in the U.S. but that’s not slowing the growth of David Neeleman’s latest venture, Breeze Airways. Edward Russell U.S. airlines have scheduled too many flights this fall for the number of travelers, Breeze Airways founder and CEO David Neeleman said. This […]
Skift Take The competition for pilots is intense although Regional Express didn’t provide proof to back up its allegations. Dennis Schaal Australian airline Regional Express on Friday suspended more flights from Sydney and accused competitors such as Qantas Airways of “pillaging” its regional pilots, allegations which the flag carrier dismissed. A spokesperson for Qantas told […]
Skift Take New CFO Michael Leskinen will help shape the future of MileAge Plus and whether to place greater emphasis on flyer spend as Delta and others have done. Dennis Schaal United Airlines said on Friday it had promoted company insider Michael Leskinen to chief financial officer, nearly four months after Gerry Laderman announced plans […]
Skift Take Outpacing recovery in economy cabin, business cabin revenues have surpassed pre-pandemic highs despite the slow return of business travelers globally. Ashab Rizvi The remarkable recovery of the global aviation industry in 2022 was something the majority of industry observers did not see coming. Revenues are back to normal for most airlines, with a […]
Skift Take European authorities will seemingly have to find way other ways to reduce the carbon footprint of the airline industry. It’s incredibly unlikely much of the European Union will support France’s push for minimum pricing on flights. Rashaad Jorden Ryanair said on Thursday it did not see a risk of the European Union introducing […]
Last week, Hong Kong-based carrier Cathay Pacific announced the resumption of three non-stop weekly flights from Chennai. Skift caught up with Anand Yedery, regional head of customer travel and lifestyle for South Asia, Middle East and Africa at Cathay Pacific, to talk about the carrier’s plans for India. Here’s what we found out… India is […]
Skift Take A minimum price for flights in Europe, if enacted, could help lead to a reduction in airlines’ carbon emissions. But France’s proposal faces an uphill climb to becoming a reality, especially with several destinations’ tourism industries being dependent on low-cost flights. Rashaad Jorden France will seek support from other European Union countries for […]
IndiGo is developing a wrist device designed to gauge pilot fatigue and alertness levels before and after flights, according to an internal memo obtained by Reuters The budget carrier will work in partnership with the French aerospace conglomerate, Thales Group, and also intends to appoint a consultant to improve its fatigue risk management procedures. Additionally, […]
Skift Take The new production plant is a major step in Joby’s quest to begin commercial passenger service in 2025, but the company has a lot more work to do to obtain certification from the Federal Aviation Administration. Rashaad Jorden Electric aircraft maker Joby Aviation will invest up to $500 million to build a new […]
Skift Take The U.S. is still experiencing a significant pilot shortage despite the boom in air travel this year. Ask Skift explains why. Rashaad Jorden Although the U.S. airlines are continuing to make progress in their recovery from the pandemic, the industry is grappling with an ongoing pilot shortage. And it may only get worse […]
Skift Take When it comes to airline loyalty, if everyone is “elite” no one is. As Delta rebalances its loyalty program, customers need to remember it is a business in the service of shareholders. I’m surprised it has taken this long for programs to arrive at this revenue-driven conclusion. Colin Nagy I typically refrain from […]
Life was simple in 1979 when the first loyalty program of an American airline was launched. How much you flew was the number of “miles” you earned, a currency for a free seat with the airline you were being “loyal” to. Since then, loyalty programs have increasingly moved from encouraging flying to encouraging spending. And […]
Skift Take All of the airlines are confronting a spike in fuel prices, with labor and other costs up as well. And that will hit profits. Jay Shabat Delta and Southwest sought to reassure investors Thursday, following negative commentary from several airlines earlier in the week. All of them are confronting a spike in fuel […]
Skift Take: Even with reduced capacities, revenues from airline business cabins have surpassed 2019 levels. Its no wonder that airlines executives are hoping for improved corporate travel budgets in 2023, as business cabin yields have continued to improve. — Ashab Rizvi Read the Complete Story On Skift Go to Source
Skift Take Is there really so much value in marketing greener flights that airlines would waste their time with campaigns like these? Jason Clampet Airlines around the world are facing scrutiny from advertising and consumer agencies, regulators, and courts over allegedly making misleading claims about their sustainability efforts, sometimes dubbed “greenwashing”. While a civil suit […]
We are thrilled to announce a new event coming next year, the Skift India Summit in Delhi-NCR, happening March 20-21, 2024. This follows the successful launch of our India newsletter, Skift India Report, the Skift India Travel Podcast, with more features to come. The summit will be held at The Leela Palace New Delhi and […]
