Gordon Smith, Author at Skift

Airlines

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

Airline Weekly

The Airline Weekly Earnings Scoreboard

As our rankings show, most of the world’s airlines made money in 2023, a year in which fuel prices dropped and demand strengthened. There were exceptions, of course.

2 weeks ago

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

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 | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

British Airways Expands ‘£1 Fare’ Option to All Flights

Loyalty programs are huge business for many airlines, with fierce competition for well-heeled frequent fliers. BA will be hoping these changes make its Avios scheme more attractive to existing and future customers.

Gordon Smith | 3 weeks ago

Airlines

Airlines Extend Middle East Route Diversions and Cancellations

The new week brings a relative stabilization after a tense weekend, however many airlines are still avoiding parts of the region.

Gordon Smith | 3 weeks ago

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 | 3 weeks ago

Airline Weekly

Delta’s Premium Power

Delta’s many years of investment in premium services are paying off handsomely. Thanks to revenue strength – even corporate revenues are now reviving – Delta is managing inflation better than most.

3 weeks ago