Madhu Unnikrishnan

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Is The "Smart Airport" Really a Thing?

Skeptics might say the airport of the future has always been just around the corner, but maybe the "smart airport" really is a thing. Skift Travel Tech Editor Sean O'Neill tells…

Why Are So Few Airlines Ordering Widebodies?

Boeing’s MAX still isn’t flying. Airbus can’t get its NEOs delivered on time. But at least there’s still buoyant demand for narrowbody aircraft. Not so for widebodies.
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Why Volaris Is Taking the Bus

Volaris is not eyeing other airlines. It has set its sights on the bus. That's where the Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier sees the most opportunity to grow: by poaching passengers from…

A Conversation With Volaris' Holger Blankenstein

Mexico's Volaris, an ultra-LCC owned by the Indigo Group, is growing. Fast. Next year, it plans to expand capacity by another 10%. But it's not the market's Aeromexicos or Interjets…
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What's the Deal With Air India?

Will there be a deal or won't there? The Indian government now says it wants to sell 100% of the state-owned carrier, but who will buy it? The airline is…

Will Anyone Buy Air India?

Air India, a notoriously bloated state organ, is again up for sale by India’s government. In April, Jet Airways stopped flying, eliminating Air India’s only home-grown rival on intercontinental routes.…
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Much Ado About Europe

Skift Europe Editor Patrick Whyte joined Skift Airline Weekly Editor Madhu Unnikrishnan to share his insights into the latest in European airline news. First, of course, Whyte takes a look…

IAG's Billion-Euro Air Europa Bet

IAG’s interest in buying Norwegian is now history. But its interest in consolidation? Anything but. The latest move is a €1b deal to buy Spain’s Air Europa, a carrier specializing…
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How Does IAG Benefit From Acquiring Air Europa?

International Airlines Group (IAG) had a surprise for the airline industry this week: It stated its intention to buy Spanish carrier Air Europa. This wasn't a surprise to Skift Airline…