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Airline News

Bringing you the latest airline news and airline industry insights. Get the need-to-know developments in passenger experience, ancillary services, revenue management, and loyalty and technology.

Airlines

Starlink Signs Major Airlines for In-Flight Connectivity in 2023

In-flight internet connectivity is ready for its next phase, with Starlink going live with its satellite solution in 2023 and lining up airline contracts.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 1 week ago

Airlines

Indigo Is First Indian Carrier to Carry 100 Million Passengers: India Report

IndiGo’s 100 million passengers also underscores the massive potential of the Indian aviation sector. No wonder airlines are keen to tap into it.

Ashvita Singh, Skift | 1 week ago

Airlines

Southwest Strikes $12 Billion Deal With Pilots After Years of Talks

Southwest was the last of the largest U.S. airlines to reach a deal with its pilots' union.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

Airlines

Why Iceland’s Latest Eruption is More Flight-Friendly Than 2010’s Ash Cloud Chaos

While the volcanic eruption in Iceland’s Reykjanes isn't impacting air travel, volcanic ash has the ability to destroy an aircraft.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

Airlines

Lufthansa Group And EasyJet Go Shopping For Over 230 Aircraft

European carriers announced large orders before wrapping up for the holidays.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 1 week ago

Airlines

Southwest Airlines’ Meltdown Fine

Today's podcast looks at Southwest’s huge fine, visa free travel, and solo married travelers.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 week ago

Airlines

India’s SpiceJet Confirms Bid to Acquire Bankrupt Carrier GoFirst

SpiceJet's bid to acquire GoFirst signals a strategic move to strengthen its market position. However, the carrier's own operational and financial hurdles may pose integration challenges.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 week ago

Airlines

Southwest Hit With $140 Million Fine Over 2022 Holiday Meltdown

The fine is the latest in a string of DOT actions to hold the airline industry more accountable for consumer-protection violations.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 weeks ago

Airline Weekly

Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024

According to IATA, the industry will collectively earn a 5% operating margin in 2023, exactly what it earned in 2019. The past year wasn’t all fun and games, to be sure.

2 weeks ago

Airline Weekly

U.S. Airlines See Strong December Quarter Demand

Delta, JetBlue, and Southwest all dropped updates on the fourth quarter outlook in recent weeks. The verdict? Travel demand is good, fuel is down, and operations are largely better than expected.

2 weeks ago