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United’s Fascinating First Quarter

Fresh out of United's Q1 earnings call, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the headline numbers and critical trends facing the U.S. carrier.

3 days ago
United’s Fascinating First Quarter

Airlines

United Airlines Comes Out Strong Despite Delivery Delays, FAA Oversight

United reported a strong first quarter, even as it faces an FAA safety review, Boeing delivery delays and rising tensions in the Middle East.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 days ago

United Airlines Comes Out Strong Despite Delivery Delays, FAA Oversight

Airlines

Allegiant Flight Attendants Agree ‘Game-Changer’ Labor Deal, Wages to Rise up to 41.2% 

Union bosses have said the agreement sets a new benchmark for U.S. flight attendants across the industry.

Gordon Smith | 5 days ago

Allegiant Flight Attendants Agree ‘Game-Changer’ Labor Deal, Wages to Rise up to 41.2% 

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

Aircraft Diverted and Airspace Restricted as Iran Launches Attack on Israel

Airlines have halted service to Tel Aviv as tensions in the Middle East escalate due to Iran’s drone attack on Israel.

Meghna Maharishi and Gordon Smith, Skift | 1 week ago

Aircraft Diverted and Airspace Restricted as Iran Launches Attack on Israel

Airlines

United Flight Attendants Picket at U.S., U.K. Airports as Contract Negotiations Stall

United flight attendants are the latest to express their frustrations over stagnant pay and taxing work conditions.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

United Flight Attendants Picket at U.S., U.K. Airports as Contract Negotiations Stall

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

Delta to Split Boarding Process Into 8 Numbered Zones

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

Move Over Tokyo, Denver Has A New Longest Flight

This latest long-haul announcement reaffirms the incredible rise of Denver as a global aviation hub.

Gordon Smith | 3 weeks ago

Move Over Tokyo, Denver Has A New Longest Flight

Airlines

Alaska Airlines Receives $160 Million From Boeing for Blowout Accident

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

Alaska Airlines Receives $160 Million From Boeing for Blowout Accident