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Delta's A.I. Gamble
The airline is pricing a tiny portion of its network using generative A.I. It wants to expand that test because early returns have been strong.
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Spirit Wants to be Delta-Lite
The airline filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday. A lot could happen, but for now, it claims it wants to be a cheaper version of a full-service…
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Is JetBlue Planning First Class?
It's one of many questions I asked Marty St. George this week at the Skift Aviation Forum in Dallas.
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Is British Airways Back?
Not yet. But the airline had a nice summer quarter, helping to boost IAG's profits.
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What's Wrong At KLM?
It was once the darling of Air France-KLM. No longer. But the group CEO is ready to fix the Dutch airline.
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La Première Isn't For Me, But It Is For Someone
I flew it recently, and I have some thoughts. Also: I interviewed SAS CEO Anko van der Werff while I was in Europe to learn about his turnaround…
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October 2024

JetBlue is Sticking to its Plan
It is far from fixed. But it's not making stupid moves anymore. In fact, it's a being a fully rational airline.
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Is Southwest Done With Drama?
Its third quarter earnings call was a tepid affair — good news for an airline that has had considerable controversy. Also: United will resume A321neo…
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American Is Still In Denial
Its top executives say they understand that they erred with their policies toward corporate customers and travel agencies. But on everything else, it is…
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United's 'No Excuses' Quarter
The airline got hit by CrowdStrike too, but it wants you all to know it made its guidance.
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Allegiant is an Airline Again, New CEO Says
The discounter has wanted to diversify its revenue for a long time. It has yet to work. Now, it's reverting to basics.
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Icelandair Stays the Course
Airlines reinvent themselves all the time. Not Icelandair. It's pretty much the same as ever — now with an interline agreement with Southwest.
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