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The airline industry is still facing its share of challenges, and here are some issues keeping executives up at night.
Rashaad Jorden | 4 days ago
The ultra-low-cost carrier lowered its revenue outlook for the second quarter, blaming softer ancillary sales.
Meghna Maharishi | 4 months ago
If completed as planned, the deal would represent the largest plane order in the history of Filipino aviation and another big win for Airbus.
Gordon Smith | 5 months ago
Bonza sought to shake-up the establishment by bringing low-cost travel to smaller towns and cities across Australia.
Gordon Smith | 7 months ago
Travelers have increasingly turned to low-cost airlines in recent years in the hopes of finding less expensive ways to fly, but are they really saving money? Here's what we found on the matter.
Rashaad Jorden | 1 year ago
Good morning from Skift. It's Tuesday, February 8, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.
Rashaad Jorden | 3 years ago
The rumors have come true with Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines unveiling plans to merge Monday. The deal would create a U.S. budget juggernaut and the country's fifth largest airline but likely faces a tough approvals process from the pro-competition Biden administration.
Edward Russell | 3 years ago
Is it prudent to travel for leisure? Perhaps not. But is that stopping people from traveling? No, it is not. So Allegiant Air and its CEO Maury Gallagher figure it might as well benefit.
Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago
Spirit Airlines executives suspect their airline is well-positioned to win in a recovery. They're probably right, since low-cost options often thrive during a recession. But Spirit has to withstand the crisis first.
Sun Country is betting its unusual model will help it endure the crisis better than other airlines. But it's no sure thing. The airline faces many of the same problems as other carriers.
