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Sir Tim Clark - Emirates Airline President

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Emirates President Sir Tim Clark Talks Boeing, Politics, and Indian Protectionism

As president of the world’s largest international airline, Sir Tim’s comments on a series of hot topics carry extra relevance and cut through.

Ajay Awtaney | 9 months ago

Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas at Skift Global Forum East 2023. Source: Skift

Airlines

Riyadh Air Will Collaborate With Singapore Airlines to Punch Into Asia Market Early

Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines' new collaboration is likely one of many to come.

Josh Corder | 9 months ago

Airlines

Spirit Airlines CFO Exits to Join Hertz

Spirit’s leadership shakeup comes as the carrier is struggling to make a profit, and some analysts have previously said the ultra-low-cost carrier would need to either find a buyer or potentially file for bankruptcy.

Lex Haris | 9 months ago

Airlines

ASEAN Airlines' Awakening

Better late than never. East Asia’s airline markets were slow to reopen and slow to recover post-Covid. But in Southeast Asia, or more specifically the ASEAN region, a demand revival is now in full swing.

9 months ago

Airlines

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers on New Business Class, Loyalty and Becoming a ‘Global Aviation Player’

IndiGo, a low-cost carrier known for its no-frills approach, is ambitiously venturing into what seems like long-haul flights and introducing business-class seats. The move aims to target a new generation of travelers while adapting to India's evolving aviation market.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 9 months ago

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Behind Delta’s Strength: CEO Ed Bastian Talks Strategy as Competitors Stumble

Bastian’s drive for simplicity at Delta follows a disastrous week for rival American Airlines, which cut ties with its chief commercial officer and lowered its financial outlook.

Gordon Smith | 9 months ago

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American Airlines and Southeast Asia

In part one of this week's specially extended episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss a dramatic few days at American Airlines. In part two, attention turns to Southeast Asia as we discover how some of the region's biggest carriers are performing.

9 months ago

The view outside of a plane window during flight.

Airlines

Why Unlimited Fast Wi-Fi is the Next Big Differentiator for Airlines

The in-flight connectivity market is about to take off in a big way, with airlines queuing up to install next-generation hardware on their planes.

Ajay Awtaney | 9 months ago

Airlines

The FAA Got Feedback on Pilot Mental Health. Now What?

April’s recommendations to the FAA on mental health address many of pilots’ concerns. How the FAA sees them through is another story.

Elizabeth Casolo | 9 months ago

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American Airlines Backtracks, Will Allow Travel Agency Customers to Keep Earning Miles

American Airlines tried to drag an entrenched industry toward the airline's vision of a more productive distribution future. But the financial hit stung.

Dennis Schaal | 9 months ago