Brian Sumers

Brian is the Los Angeles-based airline business editor-at-large for Skift. He loves baseball, travel and the American West.

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Singapore Airlines to Fly San Francisco-Singapore Nonstop to Compete With United

Singapore Airlines will defend its home turf against United Airlines by launching new non-stops between Singapore and San Francisco. The airline does not have the perfect aircraft, but it will make due for a couple of years until a better plane arrives.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago

Singapore Airlines to Fly San Francisco-Singapore Nonstop to Compete With United

Airlines

United Airlines Won’t Be Punished Over Decision to Close Cleveland Hub

United said all along it had not violated a 2010 agreement requiring it to keep a certain number of flights in Cleveland for five years, and it seems an auditor has agreed.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago

United Airlines Won’t Be Punished Over Decision to Close Cleveland Hub

Airlines

Low-Cost Holdouts Frontier and Spirit Will Join TSA’s Precheck Program

Frontier and Spirit are finally joining the TSA's precheck program, which is good news for travelers who don't want to wait in long security lines.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago

Airlines

American Airlines CEO Says Industry May Never Again Lose Money

For decades, airlines have followed a predictable boom-and-bust cycle. But have U.S. carriers finally figured out how to change that? American's CEO thinks so. It'll take some time learn if he's right, though.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago

American Airlines CEO Says Industry May Never Again Lose Money

Airlines

Want to Watch Netflix With Gogo Wi-Fi on a Flight? It’s Finally Possible

It's great news that some Gogo customers can finally stream content from Netflix, but it will take a long time before more airlines update their planes with the latest technology.

Brian Sumers , Skift | 8 years ago

Want to Watch Netflix With Gogo Wi-Fi on a Flight? It’s Finally Possible

Airlines

Flying United? You’ll Finally Be Able to Watch Movies or TV on Every Flight

Few things annoy passengers as much as having no entertainment on a long flight, so this change is long overdue. Customers should be pleased.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago

Flying United? You’ll Finally Be Able to Watch Movies or TV on Every Flight

Airlines

Delta Air Lines Mulls How to Increase Revenues as Fuel Costs Rise

Delta is among the most profitable airlines in the world, but even it is facing revenue challenges. And with fuel prices increasing, that is a potential problem.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago

Airlines

American and Delta Are Squabbling Over a New Los Angeles-Beijing Flight

It's only one route, but both American and Delta are trying to do all they can to win the right to fly between Los Angeles and Beijing. Both airlines feel the route is vital to their trans-Pacific ambitions.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago

American and Delta Are Squabbling Over a New Los Angeles-Beijing Flight