Articles tagged “Boeing”

News about the Boeing Company, the 737 Max, and the broader aviation industry.

Airlines

Alaska Reports Strong Quarter Fueled by Business Travel Surge

Despite taking a hit from the Max 9 grounding, Alaska Airlines saw an uptick in travel demand, fueled by a full return of business travel.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 days ago

Alaska Reports Strong Quarter Fueled by Business Travel Surge

Airlines

Senators Call for ‘Detailed’ Investigation Into Boeing Following Whistleblower Report

Boeing faces increasing pressure from Washington to reform its safety and manufacturing protocols after allegations of problems with the structural integrity of the 787 and 777 became public.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 days ago

Senators Call for ‘Detailed’ Investigation Into Boeing Following Whistleblower Report

Airlines

American Airlines Revamps Passenger Experience Amid Premium Travel Boom

From rethinking menus to opting for more comfortable and sustainable bedding, American is hoping to win over more premium travelers with more premium products.

Meghna Maharishi and Elizabeth Casolo, Skift | 5 days ago

American Airlines Revamps Passenger Experience Amid Premium Travel Boom

Airlines

United Airlines Takes $200 Million Hit From Boeing Max 9 Grounding

United is making some adjustments to its long-term fleet plans after the FAA placed production constraints on Boeing.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 days ago

United Airlines Takes $200 Million Hit From Boeing Max 9 Grounding

Airlines

Lufthansa Takes €350 Million Hit From Strike, Slashes Yearly Forecast

The German airline group has warned that increasing tension in the Middle East could also affect its bottom line.

Meghna Maharishi | 7 days ago

Lufthansa Takes €350 Million Hit From Strike, Slashes Yearly Forecast

Hotels

The Big Hotel CEOs Saw $50+ Million Packages in 2023

Today's podcast looks at CEO salaries, Ben Drew's next steps, and a new Boeing whistleblower.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

The Big Hotel CEOs Saw $50+ Million Packages in 2023

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

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

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

United Delays Launch of Two International Routes Amid FAA Audit

Airlines

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun Made $32.7 Million in 2023

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun was awarded some of his highest compensation during his short tenure at the helm of the beleaguered U.S. plane maker, but he did not receive a bonus for 2023.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 weeks ago

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun Made $32.7 Million in 2023

Airlines

Solar Eclipse’s Impact on Airlines

Today's podcast looks at eclipses' effects on air travel, Amadeus' new partnership, and Alaska's new payment from Boeing.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

Solar Eclipse’s Impact on Airlines