Airline Weekly

02/14/2025

New Pod 🎧: After a sensational run of impressive profits in the 2010s, what can Japan Airlines do to restore its weakened commercial cut-through?

In this episode of the Airline Weekly Lounge, hosts Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat delve into the latest developments at Japan Airlines and British Airways.

02/09/2025

New Pod: Breeze and JetBlue founder David Neeleman on why he thinks "The sky is limitless."

In this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast, Sarah Kopit and Seth Borko engage in a comprehensive discussion with David Neeleman, founder of JetBlue and Bree...

02/06/2025

Our Airlines Editor, Gordon Smith, is ready for Skift India Forum. Are you?
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02/04/2025

Airlines are in a tough spot – they know they need to cut greenhouse gas emissions but also point out how hard it is to make flying more green.

Airlines are in a tough spot – they know they need to cut greenhouse gas emissions but also point out how hard it is to make flying more green.

02/04/2025

United is the second U.S. carrier to announce its plans to restore flights to Tel Aviv following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

United is the second U.S. carrier to announce its plans to restore flights to Tel Aviv following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

02/01/2025

New Pod 🎤: As earnings season gathers pace, Jay Shabat and Meghna Maharishi take stock and share their insights on the latest numbers from Breeze Airways and American Airlines.

In this episode of the Airline Weekly Lounge, hosts Jay Shabat and Meghna Maharishi analyze the financial performance and strategic direction of Breeze

01/31/2025

“It has come to the Company's attention that there may be rumors spreading among certain of our investors regarding United's involvement in a potential strategic transaction with another airline,” the carrier said in a regulatory filing posted Friday.

Rumors circulated this week that United was potentially interested in merging with JetBlue or buying some of the carrier’s assets.

01/30/2025

Despite pressure to cut costs and an activist investor campaign, Southwest reported a healthy profit for the fourth quarter.

Despite pressure to cut costs and an activist investor campaign, Southwest reported a healthy profit for the fourth quarter.

01/29/2025

Just In:

Frontier Airlines announced Wednesday that it is making a bid for Spirit Airlines, after the ultra-low-cost carrier filed for bankruptcy in November.

Frontier is making an offer to acquire the beleaguered Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy in November.

01/28/2025

JetBlue said it was expecting a weaker first-quarter while executives said they believed the carrier’s turnaround plan would eventually deliver long-term profitability.

JetBlue said it was expecting a weaker first-quarter while executives said they believed the carrier’s turnaround plan would eventually deliver long-term profitability.

01/28/2025

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said the company was “seeing encouraging signs” as it tries to recover following a rough 2024.

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said the company was “seeing encouraging signs” as it tries to turn around following a rough 2024.

01/25/2025

The airline industry is facing a troubling paradox of strong demand colliding with unprecedented supply chain and operational disruptions.

John Strickland explains why the airline industry is facing a troubling paradox of strong demand and unprecedented disruptions.

01/23/2025

Breeze, one of the newer carriers in the U.S., recorded its first profitable quarter as its ultra-low-cost rivals struggle.

Breeze, one of the newer U.S. carriers, recorded its first profitable quarter as other low-cost rivals struggle to achieve profitability.

01/22/2025

Relegated to relative laggard status on the international stage in the post-pandemic years, Cathay is now making up for lost time with a multi-pronged transformation.

Cathay Pacific says it has completed its two-year corporate rebuilding strategy which aimed to re-establish Hong Kong as global aviation hub.

01/17/2025

The airline industry's push to delay pollution reporting rules could be seen as a delay tactic. But the EU should have the systems in place to support new reporting rules.

Airlines say they can't comply with a new EU law requiring them to report pollutants because the reporting system has not yet been launched.

01/16/2025

A global shift towards higher capacity aircraft is offering more seats onboard fewer flights – but huge sustainability questions remain.

2024 was a record-breaking year for the airline industry with more seats available than ever. Skift examines the key takeaways from the data.

01/14/2025

Following a bitter battle with an activist investor, Southwest is pausing corporate hiring and most summer internships to cut costs and improve margins.

Following a bitter battle with an activist investor, Southwest is pausing corporate hiring and most summer internships to cut costs and improve margins.

01/13/2025

New Report: The low-cost business model has evolved dramatically in recent years, and it is clear that it poses a serious challenge to mainline carriers.

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Executive Summary The low-cost business model has evolved dramatically in recent years, and it is clear that it poses a serious challenge to mainline carriers. In the United States, low-cost carriers (LCCs) have effectively narrowed the gap with mainline airlines by introducing premium cabins and la...