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Appeals Court Blocks Airline ‘Junk Fee’ Rule
An appeals court argued that the rule “likely exceeds the DOT’s authority and would irreparably harm airlines.”
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Spirit Announces Huge Premium Push, But is it Enough to Shore Up the Airline?
Spirit is the latest U.S. low-cost airline to make a premium pivot in a bid to boost profitability. Wall Street will be watching closely.
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Air New Zealand Scraps 2030 Climate Goal — Will Other Airlines Follow?
Air New Zealand's CEO cited multiple factors for the decision, ranging from a lack of regulatory support to supply chain problems.
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The Airlines Taking Olympic Sponsorship to New Heights
Gold medals aren't the only prize in contention at Paris 2024. Airlines from around the world are using the Olympics to bolster brand recognition in a big way.
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Unlocking the Power of AI Innovation in Airline Retailing
As travelers seek more customizable options, airline retailing is modernizing to offer AI-powered ancillary offer management. This shift enhances the passenger experience and provides airlines with new revenue streams through targeted and personalized offerings.
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Why Volaris Is Mexico's Undercapacity Champion
Europe’s airlines say fares are dropping and demand is waning. America’s airlines say there’s too much domestic capacity. Is Volaris living on a different planet? In a sense, yes.
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Interview with Air France-KLM's Ben Smith
As the 2024 Olympics get underway in Paris, we speak with the CEO of the Air France-KLM Group, Ben Smith. He’s in conversation with Skift’s Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko, for a special edition of the Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast.
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IndiGo Continues Premium Shift: New Digital Upgrades and International Expansion
IndiGo's strategy shake-up is evident as it moves from low-cost basics to premium offerings, with business class, wide-body aircraft, and now in-flight entertainment.
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American Airlines Seeks to Repair Travel Agency Ties After Direct Bookings Strategy
American reintroduced its fares to the channels where travel agencies want to book them, and Isom acknowledged their absence was their biggest "pain point." The airline, too, will be feeling pain for some time.
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American Airlines Profits Sink 46% as It Recovers From Direct Booking Blunder
American’s profits declined 46% in the second quarter as it reels from a controversial direct selling strategy and an imbalance in domestic seats.