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AirAsia’s Digital Businesses Throw It a Life Preserver
AirAsia expects a V-shaped recovery for its airlines to begin soon, even as strict travel restrictions remain in much of the group's home region. The group is encouraged by the…November 23rd, 2021 at 3:40 PM EST
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Delta Sees Boeing 757s, 767s as Flex Fleets For Next Decade
Delta Air Lines has yet to make a full decision on the future of its middle-of-the-market fleet. The carrier will continue flying its Boeing 757s and 767s through the decade…November 22nd, 2021 at 10:35 AM EST
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United Airlines
Bonus Episode: United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby
"We will win customers on quality,” Kirby said at the Skift Aviation Forum on November 17, 2021. And he had plenty of examples quality improvements to cite: The addition of premium-heavy…November 20th, 2021 at 9:31 AM EST
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Copa Reports Profits on Strength of Leisure Demand
Copa Airlines’ recovery happened faster than expected, especially given the Panamanian carrier has virtually no domestic routes. Visiting friends and relatives (VFR) and leisure traffic are fueling its climb out…November 19th, 2021 at 2:59 PM EST
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United, American CEOs Say They Face a Regional Pilot Crunch
Regional affiliates of American Airlines and United Airlines are taking drastic measures to attract pilots amid an increasingly dire pilot shortage in the U.S. A shortage that has prompted United…November 18th, 2021 at 9:41 AM EST
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Resurgent Airlines Commit to 400 New Jets at Dubai Airshow
From Indian startup Akasa Air to discount airline investor Indigo Partners, airlines have splashed out with commitments for almost 400 new aircraft at the Dubai Airshow.November 16th, 2021 at 12:27 PM EST
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Airbus Bullish on Lasting Cargo Prospects With Launch of New Freighter
Airbus has officially launched a freighter version of its A350 twin-engine aircraft, a sign that the airframer believes cargo demand will continue to grow and an acknowledgement that it is…November 15th, 2021 at 2:04 PM EST
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Cargo Hands Korean Air Another Profitable Quarter
Korean Air is "getting ready to return to a more normal life," as it tentatively adds flights as travel restrictions and quarantine requirements fall. But the carrier has the luxury…November 12th, 2021 at 2:02 PM EST
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Brazil’s Azul Buoyed by Strong Domestic Leisure Demand
Brazil's Azul pulled off a feat in 2021 that few airlines have done since the pandemic began. It reported unit revenues that were higher than 2019.November 11th, 2021 at 4:01 PM EST
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American Airlines Ends 60 Years of Shuttle History With New York-Boston Exit
"You're always sure of a seat on the AIR-SHUTTLE," an Eastern Air Lines ad said about its Boston-New York-Washington shuttle service in 1967. Travelers could "just show and go" —…November 10th, 2021 at 11:49 AM EST