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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
While a myriad of issues are set to constrain growth in the airline industry, Delta seems almost immune to those headwinds.
A Boeing engineer alleged he saw “people jumping on pieces of the airplane” when manufacturing the 787, making it prone to defects.
Starting May 1, Delta said it plans to use zones, numbered one through eight, to make the boarding process more intuitive for its customers.
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.
Alaska said the $160 million was an initial payment from Boeing and it expects more compensation beyond the first-quarter.
Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago
The solar eclipse will have a minimal impact on air travel, but airlines are operating a slew of flights that will give flyers a special view of the once-in-a-lifetime event.
Meghna Maharishi and Elizabeth Casolo, Skift | 3 weeks ago
Due to the end of CARES Act restrictions on executive pay, United CEO Scott Kirby’s total compensation nearly doubled in 2023.
The airline industry has been trying to diversify boards and executive teams as it tries to shed its predominantly male image.
The unpaid time off is the latest instance of how delivery and certification issues with Boeing’s aircraft are impacting airlines’ operations.
