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American Airlines Reduces International Routes Due to Boeing 787 Delays

American is the latest airline to alter its schedule as delivery delays at Boeing mount.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

American Airlines Reduces International Routes Due to Boeing 787 Delays

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Boeing Slows 737 Max Production, Expects to Pay Airlines $443 Million for Max 9 Grounding 

Boeing executives said the company would continue to slow 737 Max production as it weeds out quality control and safety issues.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

Boeing Slows 737 Max Production, Expects to Pay Airlines $443 Million for Max 9 Grounding 

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Is a TikTok Ban Coming? Here Are the U.S. Airlines That Rely on it Most

TikTok is a big deal in the airline industry, with most of the major U.S. carriers using the platform to enhance brand recognition and loyalty.

Gordon Smith | 1 week ago

Is a TikTok Ban Coming? Here Are the U.S. Airlines That Rely on it Most

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Air New Zealand Facing ‘Unprecedented Competition’ From U.S. Rivals

An intense battle for transpacific passengers is underway, with Air New Zealand having to work hard to maintain its historically strong market position. 

Gordon Smith | 2 weeks ago

Air New Zealand Facing ‘Unprecedented Competition’ From U.S. Rivals

Airline Weekly

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.

2 weeks ago
United’s Fascinating First Quarter

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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 | 2 weeks ago

United Airlines Comes Out Strong Despite Delivery Delays, FAA Oversight

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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 | 2 weeks ago

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

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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 | 2 weeks ago

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

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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 | 3 weeks ago

Aircraft Diverted and Airspace Restricted as Iran Launches Attack on Israel

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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 | 3 weeks ago

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