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Airlines

Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Faces a Justice Department Wary of Airline Combos

Alaska and Hawaiian are singing a similar tune about their combo that other airlines did before their mergers faced the full force of an anti-consolidation Justice Department.

Edward Russell | 4 days ago

Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Faces a Justice Department Wary of Airline Combos

Airlines

Alaska Airlines Needs New Growth – That’s Why It’s Looking to Buy Hawaiian

Facing a constrained Seattle, a Hawaiian Airlines acquisition could represent Alaska’s next phase of growth.

Meghna Maharishi and Jay Shabat, Skift | 4 days ago

Alaska Airlines Needs New Growth – That’s Why It’s Looking to Buy Hawaiian

Airlines

Alaska Airlines in Deal to Buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 Billion

In a surprising twist, Alaska wants to buy Hawaiian.

Edward Russell | 4 days ago

Alaska Airlines in Deal to Buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 Billion

Airlines

Southwest Airlines Nears New Pilot Deal Ahead of the Holidays

Nothing like a new pilot deal for the holidays.

Reuters | 4 days ago

Southwest Airlines Nears New Pilot Deal Ahead of the Holidays

Airline Weekly

An All British Affair

Virgin Atlantic in a good year turns a modest profit. In bad years, it loses money. So why is Shai Weiss so confident the airline will turn a profit next year?

6 days ago
An All British Affair

Airlines

American Airlines’ Smaller Planes Get Bigger Wi-Fi

Today's podcast looks at Wi-Fi on American Airlines, changes to Hyatt's loyalty program, and a multiyear deal between Trip.com Group and AWS.

Justin Dawes | 7 days ago

American Airlines’ Smaller Planes Get Bigger Wi-Fi

News Blog

IDEAS: Qatar Airways Goes Organic with New Onboard Menu

Qatar Airways is introducing a range of new onboard menu items that have been sourced from organic farms in Qatar, in celebration of EXPO 2023 taking place in Doha. Expo 2023 Doha, which is running through March 2024, celebrates the theme of 'Green Desert, Better Environment,' and aims to promote sustainable innovations. Credit: Qatar Airways…

Adam Stacey | 1 week ago

Airlines

American Airlines Will Install High-Speed Wi-Fi on Regional Jets

As part of an attempt to improve connectivity on smaller aircraft, American Airlines is installing high-speed Wi-Fi in its regional aircraft, which have long struggled with sluggish service.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

American Airlines Will Install High-Speed Wi-Fi on Regional Jets

News Blog

Saudi Snaps Up 10% Ownership of London Heathrow Airport

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund will acquire a 10% stake in Heathrow Airport, the busiest airport in Europe. Saudi is buying the share off of Ferrovial of Spain, while Paris-based Ardian will acquire 15 percent in a deal worth £2.37 billion ($3 billion) The deal is being made by the Public Investment Fund, known as…

Josh Corder | 1 week ago

Airlines

Virgin Atlantic CEO Focused on Return to Profitability in 2024

Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss is confident in his efforts to return the airline to solid financial ground next year.

Edward Russell | 1 week ago

Virgin Atlantic CEO Focused on Return to Profitability in 2024