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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

U.S. Airlines Ask Government to Pause Additional Flights to China

The U.S. airline industry is worried that Chinese carriers enjoy an unfair advantage with access to Russian airspace and China’s government.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

Vistara’s CEO Weighs In As Cancellations Mount and Pilots Protest

It could be a cruel summer for Indian aviation if the situation at Vistara doesn't improve.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

Why Has Lufthansa Canceled Flights to Iran But Austrian Airlines Keeps Flying?

The cancellations come as U.S. intelligence reports suggest an attack on Israeli assets by Iran or its proxies could be imminent.

Gordon Smith | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

Delta Comes Out of the Gate Strong

Today's podcast looks at Delta's big first quarter, Brazil's delayed visa requirements, and the factors behind corporate travel agency mergers.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

Delta Posts Record Revenues as Corporate Travel Bounces Back

While a myriad of issues are set to constrain growth in the airline industry, Delta seems almost immune to those headwinds.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

Boeing Whistleblower Claims Company Took Shortcuts to Make the 787 and 777

A Boeing engineer alleged he saw “people jumping on pieces of the airplane” when manufacturing the 787, making it prone to defects.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

Delta to Split Boarding Process Into 8 Numbered Zones

Starting May 1, Delta said it plans to use zones, numbered one through eight, to make the boarding process more intuitive for its customers.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

SAS Scandinavian Airlines Quits Star Alliance: 6 Key Questions Answered

The fallout from SAS leaving the Star Alliance group of airlines will be felt far beyond Scandinavia, with SkyTeam partners such as Delta's SkyMiles program due to be the biggest winners.

Gordon Smith | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

Michelin Has a New Hotel Rating System

Today's podcast looks at Michelin's new ratings, Spirit's next steps, and Europe's short-term rental boost.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

United Delays Launch of Two International Routes Amid FAA Audit

The decision to cancel a major transatlantic route launch with just a few weeks' notice will not have been taken lightly by the airline.

Gordon Smith | 2 weeks ago