Airline News

Even after the Covid shutdown forced airlines to rethink disruption management, the Middle East conflict shows the industry still struggles with the basics.

Covid was supposed to give airlines a playbook on how to accommodate customers during a massive disruption. But the war in the Middle East is throwing that playbook into doubt.

When a crisis hits, people crave comfort and stability. But for those caught in the Middle East conflict, with over 55% of flights canceled, a fare home came with a hefty price tag.

Jay Shabat is joined by Meghna Maharishi and Skift's Head of Research Seth Borko for a crossover Airline Weekly Lounge that hits two pressure points at once: a sudden jet fuel spike and the growing airport disruptions from the current U.S. government shutdown.

Global travel flows depend heavily on just three airlines. When geopolitics disrupts one hub, the shock can quickly ripple worldwide.

With limited exceptions, the U.S. State Department is running the show right now in determining which Americans get onto flights out of Qatar.

Air India has a long history of financial troubles, and it is now taking an up front approach to discussing problems and its plans to tackle them.

The rushed departure of Pieter Elbers, who was tasked with bringing IndiGo to the global stage, unfolded quickly after a major operational setback in December 2025.

Two Indian airline CEO exits within a week, but where Air India Express CEO Aloke Singh's exit reads as an orderly handover, Elbers' is far more abrupt.

India’s domestic aviation market is the third largest in the world, but its airlines continue to post massive losses. Multiple Indian airlines have shut business over the past few decades due to financial hits, despite booming demand.