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Southwest Flight Attendants Score New Contract, to Be Among Highest Paid

After overwhelmingly rejecting a previous contract in December, this one will make Southwest flight attendants some of the most highly paid in the industry.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 hour ago

Southwest Flight Attendants Score New Contract, to Be Among Highest Paid

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Boeing Slows 737 Max Production, Expects to Pay Airlines $443 Million for Max 9 Grounding 

Boeing executives said the company would continue to slow 737 Max production as it weeds out quality control and safety issues.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 hours ago

Boeing Slows 737 Max Production, Expects to Pay Airlines $443 Million for Max 9 Grounding 

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Tony Fernandes Delays Retirement To Ensure ‘Survival’ of AirAsia Operator

Fernandes is taking on the challenge of transforming AirAsia’s parent company as it tries to shake off its pandemic-era problems. 

Gordon Smith and Meghna Maharishi, Skift | 6 hours ago

Tony Fernandes Delays Retirement To Ensure ‘Survival’ of AirAsia Operator

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Inside Southwest’s Push to Court Younger Travelers as U.S. Weighs TikTok Ban

Skift speaks with Southwest’s vice president of marketing about the carrier’s latest advertising campaign that seeks to attract more Gen Z and Millennial travelers.

Meghna Maharishi | 9 hours ago

Inside Southwest’s Push to Court Younger Travelers as U.S. Weighs TikTok Ban

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Biden Administration Cracks Down on Junk Fees in the Airline Industry

The new rules would require airlines to disclose the fees of certain service upfront and streamline the process for providing passengers with refunds.

Meghna Maharishi | 10 hours ago

Biden Administration Cracks Down on Junk Fees in the Airline Industry

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Is a TikTok Ban Coming? Here Are the U.S. Airlines That Rely on it Most

TikTok is a big deal in the airline industry, with most of the major U.S. carriers using the platform to enhance brand recognition and loyalty.

Gordon Smith | 11 hours ago

Is a TikTok Ban Coming? Here Are the U.S. Airlines That Rely on it Most

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JetBlue Posts a Loss as It Struggles With Elevated Capacity in Popular Markets

JetBlue reported a $716 million loss on Tuesday as it recalibrates its strategy as a standalone carrier following the termination of its merger with Spirit Airlines.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 day ago

JetBlue Posts a Loss as It Struggles With Elevated Capacity in Popular Markets

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India Connects Southeast Asia and Middle East, Says IndiGo Chairman – India Report

Indian airlines are forging international partnerships and boosting connectivity at a rapid scale. These collaborations are helping India become an international hub.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 days ago

India Connects Southeast Asia and Middle East, Says IndiGo Chairman – India Report

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Delta Hikes Starting Wages to $19 an Hour, Gives Employees 5% Raises

Delta said it would increase starting wages for frontline workers and give 5% raises to employees across the board as the carrier continues to make record profits.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 days ago

Delta Hikes Starting Wages to $19 an Hour, Gives Employees 5% Raises

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Former JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes to Join Airbus

The surprise appointment marks a speedy return to the aviation industry for the former JetBlue CEO.

Gordon Smith and Meghna Maharishi, Skift | 2 days ago

Former JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes to Join Airbus