Denver is Getting its First-Ever A380 ‘Super-Jumbo’ Flights
If you thought the A380 was consigned to the junkyard, think again. Lufthansa is proving the double-decker colossus has plenty of runway left.
Gordon Smith is Airlines Editor at Skift and Editor at Airline Weekly. He’s covered the industry for more than 15 years across television, print, and digital platforms. Since joining Skift in January 2024, he has interviewed more than 20 airline CEOs, often helping make headlines along the way. Send stories/tips via Signal: smithgme.01
Cathay Pacific Completes ‘Two-Year Rebuilding Journey’ — Here’s What’s Next
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Traditionalists may turn their noses up at companies creating fragrances. However, Air France's new scent is the latest indication that multi-sensory airline marketing is here to stay.
Qatar Airways Returns to Syria – Which Airlines Could Follow?
While these are very early days, the return of Qatar Airways to Damascus could tempt other international carriers to put the Syrian capital back on the route map.
5 Lessons from British Airways’ Controversial Loyalty Program Changes
Last week, British Airways unleashed fury in some quarters with poorly received changes to its loyalty program. Here are five key learnings for other airlines considering a similar course.