China's Pandemic Pain Wanes
Just a few more days to go. On Thursday, Delta will take the stage in the opening act of first quarter earnings season. Recall that in mid-March, Delta said it…
Edward Russell
Edward was Skift’s Washington, D.C.-based airlines reporter from 2020-2023. He’s covered the industry from the American-US Airways combo to the depths of the coronavirus pandemic. He enjoys bikes, trains and runs with his dog, Heathrow.
Asia-Pacific
Let's Hear It For Delta's Atlanta Airport Powerhouse
Atlanta retained its title as the world's busiest airport last year, shocker we know. But more interesting is the rise of the Denver and Istanbul airports — to third and…
Asia-Pacific
Air India Mum on Cost Savings as Restructuring Progresses
Air India is moving on to the second phase of its Vihaan.AI turnaround plan, after claiming a number of financial and operational records during the first six months. But absent…
Europe
KLM Faces Increased Pressure to Reduce Emissions at Schiphol
KLM got some good and bad news this week that, in sum, show the airline and industry writ large can waste no time in making good on their commitments to…
North America
United Airlines Offer to Pilots Still Lags Competitors: Union
United Airlines and its pilots union, the Air Line Pilots Association, remain at odds over pay rates in a new contract, even as talks drag in the face of progress…
North America
Delta, United, JetBlue, American to Cut New York Flights This Summer to Reduce Delays
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and American Airlines have all indicated they will cut flights in the New York City area this summer as the region, one of…
American Plays Catchup
Welcome to the second quarter of 2023. The first quarter is now in the books, with the stronger spring and summer seasons approaching in most major geographies. First quarter earnings…
North America
Southwest Airlines Bulks Up Winter Weather Prep to Prevent Another Holiday Meltdown
Southwest Airlines will do everything from acquiring more deicing trucks in Chicago and Denver, to upgrading its internal technology and communications systems by this winter to avoid a repeat of…
Europe
Lufthansa Nears ITA Airways Deal
Lufthansa is closer than ever to a deal for Italy's state-owned carrier, Alita..., oops, ITA Airways. But can Lufthansa turn loss-making ITA into a gem? That remains to be seen.…
Europe
Istanbul Airport Lands EasyJet, Wizz Air Among 15 New Airlines Helping Drive Growth
Wizz Air's inaugural flight to Istanbul Airport, Europe's busiest for three years running, arrived to wet and gray weather on Tuesday. Not the preferred welcome for a new airline at…