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Boeing Delays 777X Rollout, Lays Off 10% of Staff as Carriers Wait for Planes

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told employees that the company has to make “tough decisions” during the machinist strike.

Meghna Maharishi | 15 hours ago

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Setting the Scene for Airline Earnings Season

In this week's show, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat explain the key elements to watch as third-quarter earnings season begins. The pair discuss all-important factors including aircraft supply shortages, oversupply in U.S. markets, and a possible resurgence in corporate travel.

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United Airlines Bets on Offbeat Destinations, Adds Mongolia and Greenland for 2025

In what is probably one of its most unique route announcements, United is adding eight new destinations for next summer, ranging from the capitals of Sicily and Greenland.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 days ago

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Delta Sees Minimal CrowdStrike Impact, Expects Lower Demand Around the Election

Delta has been riding high despite a major summer meltdown. While third-quarter earnings fell slightly below Wall Street expectations, it’s expecting more growth in the fourth quarter. Election Day may cause a brief dip in travel demand.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 days ago

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Houston’s Getting a Low-Cost Link to Tokyo

This bold move by a Japanese budget carrier will see it compete directly with two formidable big-name competitors. With no transit partners for smooth onward connections, will low fares be enough to fill the planes profitably?

Gordon Smith | 2 days ago

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Airlines Say They Capped Fares During Hurricane Milton as Price Gouging Claims Go Viral

Nearly all flights out of Orlando, Tampa and Sarasota were canceled as airports in the area closed due to Hurricane Milton.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 days ago

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Hyatt Hotels and American Airlines Expand Loyalty Partnership

Hyatt and American are adjusting the collaboration between their loyalty programs. Next year they'll boost redemption options and status opportunities for their most frequent travelers.

Sean O'Neill | 3 days ago

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Fresh Blow for Airlines as Boeing Withdraws Pay Offer to Striking Staff

It’s an unwelcome return to the gate for everyone onboard these high-stakes union talks. With Boeing taking its ‘best and final’ offer off the negotiating table, the prospect of an extended dispute affecting plane deliveries is increasing by the day.

Gordon Smith | 3 days ago

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Airlines Add Last-Minute Flights as Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida

As Florida officials urge residents to evacuate, airlines added several last-minute flights out of Tampa, Sarasota, and Orlando.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 days ago

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Uber to Offer $18 Rides to LaGuardia — For You and 13 Others

Uber is offering a shuttle service with significantly cheaper fares to LaGuardia, but these rides will take place in 14-passenger vans and are only available from three locations in midtown Manhattan.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 days ago