Meghna Maharishi

Meghna Maharishi is Skift's Airline Reporter, where she covers everything from loyalty programs to policy-making in Washington, D.C. She previously covered the airline industry at The Points Guy, worked on the investigative desk at CNBC, and did data visualization at CNN Politics.

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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.

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

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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.”

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

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Spirit and Frontier Airlines Are Talking About a Merger Again, WSJ Says

Ever since JetBlue-Spirit was blocked, Frontier has declined to comment on whether it would ever consider merging again. But the deal makes a lot of sense.

Spirit and Frontier Airlines Are Talking About a Merger Again, WSJ Says

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Qatar Airways Operates its First Flight With Elon Musk’s Starlink Wi-Fi

Qatar Airways is the latest carrier to switch its in-flight Wi-Fi to Starlink — and celebrated the milestone with a call with Elon Musk 35,000 feet in the air.

Qatar Airways Operates its First Flight With Elon Musk’s Starlink Wi-Fi

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Boeing Reaches Tentative Deal With Machinist Union to End Strike

Even if the union ratifies the new contract, Boeing still has to confront a slew of issues with its aircraft programs that have led to delays and production slowdowns.

Boeing Reaches Tentative Deal With Machinist Union to End Strike

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Spirit Airlines Extends Key Deadline to Refinance Debt as Bankruptcy Speculation Looms

Some Wall Street analysts had speculated that if Spirit wasn’t able to reach refinance or extend the deadline on a credit card processing agreement, then bankruptcy could have been on the table.

Spirit Airlines Extends Key Deadline to Refinance Debt as Bankruptcy Speculation Looms

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United Execs on Corporate Travel, China, Boeing and the Election Slowdown 

After reporting better-than-expected third-quarter earnings, United executives discussed topics ranging from business travel to Boeing.

United Execs on Corporate Travel, China, Boeing and the Election Slowdown 

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United Airlines Sees Uptick in Corporate Revenues as Business Travel Revival Continues

United’s third-quarter earnings showed an uptick in business travel and sustained demand for international travel.

United Airlines Sees Uptick in Corporate Revenues as Business Travel Revival Continues

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A Critical Point for Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers at Skift Aviation Forum

As ultra-low-cost carriers struggle to remain profitable, we'll hear from numerous executives at the Skift Aviation Forum on how the business can survive.

A Critical Point for Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers at Skift Aviation Forum

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Elliott Calls for December 10 Special Meeting at Southwest as It Looks to Replace Board

As Southwest promises to make changes to its business model, Elliott is still pushing its case for new leadership.

Elliott Calls for December 10 Special Meeting at Southwest as It Looks to Replace Board