Lex Haris

Lex Haris is Skift's Managing Editor. Lex has been a news editor for more than 20 years and loves talking to reporters and editors about stories they’re excited about. He was previously Vice President of Editorial at CBS News and Executive Editor at CNN Money and CNN Investigations. He was born and raised in New York City where he still lives in his childhood home with his wife, Helen, and two cats. He thinks a lot about poker, softball and menswear.

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Delta CEO On Loyalty Changes: ‘We Moved Too Fast…We Will Be Making Modifications’

Speaking this week in Atlanta, Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the airline would soon revise the changes to the Delta Skymiles loyalty program announced earlier this month. Those changes shifted the key loyalty metric to money spent with Delta – and sparked backlash from Skymiles members. Bastian acknowledged the response: “We are still assessing what…

Lex Haris | 1 year ago

Airlines

Delta Skymiles Change: The Strategy Behind the Shift

Delta has moved the goalpost for more than 100 million members of the SkyMiles program. What does it mean? Delta does not want your loyalty anymore but rather your spending.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 1 year ago

Airlines

Delta and Southwest Say Demand Remains Strong While Budget Rivals’ Profits Get Hit

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, Skift | 1 year ago

Airlines

New Rules of Long-Haul Travel: Business vs. First Class, ‘Densification’ of Economy

As travel comes back strong, airlines are doing everything they can to add capacity to their existing aircraft and roll out the red carpet for their premium customers.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 1 year ago

Short-Term Rentals

‘Get an Airbnb’ Campaign Challenges Hotels

While Airbnb is returning to core brand messaging around homes and guests, it faces tough battles on the ground — especially in New York City.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 1 year ago

Business Travel

Business Travel Costs ‘Skyrocketed’ in 2022, ‘Subdued’ Gains Seen This Year

Even with slower gains, prices are still high, and corporate buyers will need to plan ahead.

Kristin Majcher, Skift | 1 year ago

Airlines

FAA Reauthorization Bill: 5 Key Issues – and Where They Stand

A new FAA reauthorization bill is nearly across the finish line, but the Senate still has to finalize its own version when Congress returns from its annual recess in September.

Kristin Majcher, Skift | 1 year ago