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U.S. Ups Pressure on Airline Industry With New Inquiry 2 Weeks Before Election

After the Justice Department said it would launch an inquiry into the state of airline competition, the airline and travel industries criticized the move as politically motivated.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

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Spirit Airlines’ Latest Move to Raise Cash: A $519 Million Aircraft Sale

Spirit Airlines is looking for more ways to boost its balance sheet. The aircraft sale would considerably decrease Spirit’s capacity for 2025.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

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Southwest Appoints 6 New Directors, CEO Bob Jordan Hangs On in Deal With Elliott

The appointment of the new directors ends Southwest’s months-long battle with Elliott, which was poised to turn into a proxy fight.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

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American Airlines Earnings Trail Competitors as It Resets Distribution Strategy

American reported a third-quarter loss as its competitors profits nearly hit $1 billion. It still has a long road to recovery over a botched distribution strategy that caused it to lose out on lucrative business travel.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

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Southwest Sees Strong Holiday Bookings, Says It’s Prepared for Uncertainty With Boeing

Southwest’s third-quarter earnings beat Wall Street estimates, a bright spot for the carrier that has been fending off an activist investor for months.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

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Boeing Strike to Continue as Union Members Reject New Offer

Boeing management need to balance a speedy resolution with a sustainable long-term settlement. Given 64% of union members rejected this latest proposal, the gulf between the two parties remains significant.

Gordon Smith | 3 weeks ago

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Skiplagged Still Offering American Airlines Tickets Despite $9.4 Million Judgment

A 2015 Skift headline asked whether the Skiplagged founder was naive about the power of airlines or an innovator. Multiple lawsuits later, the business is still holding its own.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

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‘Trust in Our Company Has Eroded,’ Boeing CEO Says After $6 Billion Loss

Boeing’s new CEO wants to make the plane maker a leader in aerospace again. But it’ll take time to fix the issues with its aircraft programs and restore the company’s culture.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

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American Airlines Fined $50 Million for ‘Serious Violations’ of Disability Rules

The fine is one of the largest an airline has ever received for disability-related violations. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the DOT wanted the fine to “set a new standard.”

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

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No More Airport Lines: How DigiYatra Is Transforming India’s Travel Experience

Anyone who's braved the long lines outside Indian airports knows the pain of endless document checks. DigiYatra changes all that. Now if only this was possible for international travel.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago