Brian Sumers

Scott Kirby, known for his strong financial acumen, could be the savior United's investors have been seeking.

American has gone more high-end with its new advertising campaign.

Give Boeing credit for trying to innovate, but it is it really so hard to control the overhead light by pushing a button?

Qantas is finally seeing some improvement from its Jetstar brands. But will the discount airlines be able to sustain their success?

You may not have heard of Mexico's Volaris yet, but that should change soon. It is planning a major U.S. expansion.

Southwest and JetBlue might have the cheapest redemptions, but savvy frequent flyers generally still find more value in programs offered by American, Delta, and United.

It makes sense that Southwest is finally realizing what other airlines have known for years — partnering with international airlines makes good business sense.

Airlines have cut many of the perks of the frequent flier game, but for knowledgable travelers, many opportunities remain to beat the system.

Airlines like to strike a delicate balance with on-time performance. They want to be reliable, but they don't necessarily want sky-high on-time rates. An always-punctual operation is expensive.

This letter should get Sens. Markey and Blumenthal some attention. But beyond that, it is not likely to have much of an influence on the nation's airlines.