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5 Takeaways From the Skift Aviation Forum

This week’s Skift Aviation Forum was full of intriguing discussions about the current state of the global airline industry and where it’s headed.

5 Takeaways From the Skift Aviation Forum

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Southwest’s Game of Catch-Up: What’s Next After Elliott Settlement?

Southwest had a rough going over the past few months, but CEO Bob Jordan says he has a plan. The Southwest experience may not look too different from other airlines.

Southwest’s Game of Catch-Up: What’s Next After Elliott Settlement?
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Spirit Airlines in Advanced Talks Over a Bankruptcy Filing, WSJ Says

The Journal reported that Spirit is looking to bankruptcy after talks with Frontier about reviving a merger broke down.

Spirit Airlines in Advanced Talks Over a Bankruptcy Filing, WSJ Says

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Why the New JetBlue Is an East Coast Leisure Airline

Airlines can have identity crises. As it tries to get back to profitability, JetBlue thinks it knows who it is.

Why the New JetBlue Is an East Coast Leisure Airline

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Flight Attendants Union Sees Opening at Delta: Labor Fight’s Next Phase

Delta's non-unionized flight attendants could make another push to organize "in a few months," said Sara Nelson, head of a 55,000-member union. Nelson cited broader public support for labor as one driver of change.

Flight Attendants Union Sees Opening at Delta: Labor Fight’s Next Phase

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American Airlines on Path Toward Recovery After Failed Direct Bookings Strategy, CEO Says

American Airlines is going to continue rethinking how its distribution strategy looks in the future.

American Airlines on Path Toward Recovery After Failed Direct Bookings Strategy, CEO Says

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Ask Skift: What Are the Biggest Challenges For the Airline Industry?

The airline industry is still facing its share of challenges, and here are some issues keeping executives up at night.

Ask Skift: What Are the Biggest Challenges For the Airline Industry?

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Friendly Skies: 5 Key Takeaways from U.S. Earnings Season

The short story? U.S. airlines without exception say Americans are still eagerly boarding planes and booking vacations.

Friendly Skies: 5 Key Takeaways from U.S. Earnings Season

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Skift Aviation Forum 2024: Our Hottest Topics

There's only one place to go next week to learn about the fast-growing DFW hub. JetBlue's targeted adjustments, Southwest's strategic upgrade, and more aviation essentials. Here's a preview.

Skift Aviation Forum 2024: Our Hottest Topics

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Air France Reveals How Much Money it Lost From the Olympics

For Air France, Paris 2024 is a marathon rather than a sprint. The financial impact of a one-off 'hosting hit' should be comfortably absorbed by longer term benefits for the brand.

Air France Reveals How Much Money it Lost From the Olympics