Articles tagged “jetblue”

Airlines

The Opportunity for Long-Haul, Low-Cost Airlines

With the availability of better aircraft, a growing middle class and the evolving travel preferences of young travelers, there could be a billion-dollar opportunity waiting for low-cost, long haul air travel.

Ashab Rizvi and Aaditya Ugale, Skift Research | 7 days ago

The Opportunity for Long-Haul, Low-Cost Airlines

Airlines

United Airlines Appoints Estee Lauder Exec to Board as Industry Tries to Increase Gender Diversity

The airline industry has been trying to diversify boards and executive teams as it tries to shed its predominantly male image.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

United Airlines Appoints Estee Lauder Exec to Board as Industry Tries to Increase Gender Diversity

Airlines

Former JetBlue CEO Took Home $10.8 Million in 2023

Robin Hayes raked in some of his highest compensation during his 8-year tenure as JetBlue CEO while the carrier struggled to reach profitability in 2023.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

Former JetBlue CEO Took Home $10.8 Million in 2023

Airlines

U.S. to Review How Airlines Handle Passengers’ Personal Information

The review into passenger data protections is the first of many the Department of Transportation plans to periodically conduct.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

U.S. to Review How Airlines Handle Passengers’ Personal Information

Airlines

JetBlue Cuts More Cities From Network, Reduces Flights From Los Angeles

JetBlue is cutting more routes as part of the carrier’s strategy to restore its profitability following the loss of the Spirit merger and Pratt & Whitney engine issues.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

JetBlue Cuts More Cities From Network, Reduces Flights From Los Angeles

Airlines

London for Spring Break? International Destinations Grow in Popularity — Especially For Younger Travelers

While destinations in Florida, Mexico and the Caribbean are still the top choice for many spring breakers, cities in Europe are also becoming popular options.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

London for Spring Break? International Destinations Grow in Popularity — Especially For Younger Travelers

Airlines

JetBlue CEO Says She’s Focused on Profitability, Calls Spirit Merger and Northeast Alliance ‘Distractions’

JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty is focused on restoring the carrier’s profitability by “returning to the business fundamentals.”

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

JetBlue CEO Says She’s Focused on Profitability, Calls Spirit Merger and Northeast Alliance ‘Distractions’

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Approaches a New Milestone

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's latest listings numbers, JetBlue and Spirit's latest agreement, and American Airlines' latest order.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Airbnb Approaches a New Milestone

Hotels

Accor’s New Chief Strategist Unveils Plans

Today's podcast looks at Gilda Perez-Alvarado's plans for Accor, Boeing's plans with the FAA, and Vacasa's workforce changes.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Accor’s New Chief Strategist Unveils Plans

Airlines

Why Airlines Are Charging More to Check a Bag

Airlines are raising baggage fees to offset rising costs and cooling airfare inflation. But these price hikes may also be part of a strategy to incentivize more passengers to sign up for their frequent flyer programs and co-branded credit cards.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

Why Airlines Are Charging More to Check a Bag