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Breeze Makes Big Bet on New Co-Branded Credit Card

Breeze, a low-cost carrier founded in 2021, believes it can attract a steadfast customer base to its loyalty program with the release of its co-branded credit card.

Breeze Makes Big Bet on New Co-Branded Credit Card

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Is EasyJet Heading for Heathrow? ‘Let’s See’ Airline CEO Says

Speaking to Skift, easyJet CEO Johan Lundgren confirmed that the West London hub is on the low-cost carrier's radar.

Is EasyJet Heading for Heathrow? ‘Let’s See’ Airline CEO Says

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Boeing CEO Resigns; Plane Maker Overhauls Executive Team

Calhoun is the second CEO to resign from Boeing over quality concerns and production delays.

Boeing CEO Resigns; Plane Maker Overhauls Executive Team

Airline Weekly

A New Quarter Beckons

Time is not the only thing that’s flying. We’ve now just about reached the second quarter of 2024, and airlines worldwide are planning an 8% increase in seat capacity versus the same quarter last year.

A New Quarter Beckons

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Former JetBlue CEO Took Home $10.8 Million in 2023

Robin Hayes raked in some of his highest compensation during his 8-year tenure as JetBlue CEO while the carrier struggled to reach profitability in 2023.

Former JetBlue CEO Took Home $10.8 Million in 2023

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FAA Steps Up Oversight of United Airlines Following Safety Incidents

The FAA will be reviewing United’s work processes, manuals and procedures after a string of safety incidents the carrier experienced in March.

FAA Steps Up Oversight of United Airlines Following Safety Incidents

Airline Weekly

High Flyers and Terminal Declines

In this week's Airline Weekly Lounge podcast, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the global airports that look set to be the big winners and losers in the coming quarter.

High Flyers and Terminal Declines

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Ryanair Is Crushing It On Social Media: CEO Michael O’Leary Shares the Secret

In a sitdown interview with Skift, Michael O'Leary reveals some of the secrets to Ryanair's viral success, and tells us the two subjects that are absolutely off-limits.

Ryanair Is Crushing It On Social Media: CEO Michael O’Leary Shares the Secret

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What Hilton Told Investors

Today's podcast looks at Hilton's latest investment insights, United's new pooling loyalty program, and the unstoppable power of Chinese travelers.

What Hilton Told Investors

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United Airlines Now Allows Family and Friends to Pool Miles for Booking Trips

United is one of the biggest U.S. airlines to allow friends and family to combine miles — at no extra fee — to redeem award tickets.

United Airlines Now Allows Family and Friends to Pool Miles for Booking Trips