Airlines
Korean Air-Asiana Merger Faces Further Delays From European Regulators
The Korean Air and Asiana Airlines merger is facing further delays for international approval. The European Union announced that it would be extending its decision date on the proposed acquisition from July 5 to August 3. The combination of Korea’s two...
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To Hear CEO Ed Bastian, It’s Delta’s World, We Just Live In It
For Delta Air Lines, a lot of things changed in the pandemic, but one thing stayed the same: CEO Ed Bastian still touts that his carrier leads the U.S. airline industry. Here's his most recent proof. Delta has signed its...
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What You Need to Know About Saudi Arabia’s Bet on a New National Airline
Riyadh Air, the new national airline announced this weekend, is the latest manifestation of Saudi Arabia’s hyper-ambitious attempt to develop its aviation and tourism sectors. The airline will launch using funds generated from Saudi Arabia's lucrative oil industry, ironically to...
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Owner of Canada’s Air Transat On Track for a Return to Profitability
Canada’s Transat, which sells vacation packages, said it’s “moving toward a gradual return to profitability,” underpinned by strong demand and high prices. The Montreal-based company, which owns and operates the airline Air Transat, gave its assessment during an earnings call...
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Airline Weekly Promotes Russell to Editor and Brings Back Shabat as Senior Analyst
Airline Weekly is promoting reporter Edward "Ned" Russell into the top role of editor. At the same time, the subscription newsletter's co-founder Jay Shabat is returning to the publication as senior analyst. The moves position Airline Weekly, a Skift brand,...
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How Long Will Airlines Continue to Extend Loyalty Perks?
How long will airlines continue to allow customers to extend loyalty benefits as vaccines begin to offer the prospect of people flying again? The short answer is it depends on the airline. Airlines are being challenged to find ways to...
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U.S. Airport Traffic Drops in January Amid Covid Surge and Slow Vaccine Rollouts
Almost 16 million passengers passed through the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoints the first 21 days of the new year, 3 million shy of the total screened over the Christmas and New Year holiday rush and 63% fewer...
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U.S. Airport Screenings Near Pandemic Highs Despite New Virus Fears
Despite several states reporting an increase in coronavirus cases and California intensive care units at zero capacity, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has screened nearly 4.2 million holiday travelers at airports across the United States since Friday, edging toward...
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Launching an Airline in a Pandemic: Folly or Brilliant?
Against all the odds, a new airline is launching in South Africa this month, aiming to offer low-cost domestic travel to the country's 50 million inhabitants. The carrier's launch comes as South African Airways sputters with financial and labor difficulties....
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How Is the Coronavirus Pandemic Different From 9/11 for Airlines?
The coronavirus pandemic is bringing the world's airlines to their knees. The Trump administration's decision on Wednesday to suspend travel between the U.S. and the European Union's Schengen area is unprecedented. But how is this shock different from the aftereffects...
Read MoreInterview: Airlines for America’s Chief Economist
Back in the aughts, Airlines for America's Chief Economist John Heimlich often showed a slide with an alarming statistic: Coffee giant Starbucks' market capitalization was more than that of the entire U.S. airline industry combined. So much has changed in...
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Interview: AirBaltic CEO Martin Gauss
AirBaltic was an early adopter of the Airbus A220, back when it was the Bombardier CSeries. The aircraft is perfectly designed for the Baltic carrier's missions, and CEO Martin Gauss is enthusiastic about the model. He took a few minutes...
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