Madhu Unnikrishnan

Madhu is the San Francisco-based editor of Skift Airline Weekly. He previously covered airlines for Aviation Week & Space Technology and Aviation Daily, and he worked in corporate communications for two airlines. He loves typewriters and fountain pens, bicycles, and running trails.

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JetBlue to Gain Bigger Stronghold in New York Through Controversial American Airlines Alliance

JetBlue to Gain Bigger Stronghold in New York Through Controversial American Airlines Alliance

Airline Weekly

United, Hawaiian Airlines Warn 15,000 Workers of Possible Furloughs After Reprieve

United, Hawaiian Airlines Warn 15,000 Workers of Possible Furloughs After Reprieve

Airlines

What Short Selling in These Travel Companies Tells Us About Investor Confidence

Small-bore investors moved mountains of money last week by short selling shares of GameStop, a once ubiquitous suburban mall fixture that has faded from relevance. Short selling reveals a lot about investor sentiment, and the data below tell us what investors think of airline and travel companies.

What Short Selling in These Travel Companies Tells Us About Investor Confidence

Airline Weekly

A Year Everyone Wants to Forget

Airline Weekly

A Year Everyone Wants to Forget

A Year Everyone Wants to Forget

Airline Weekly

American Airlines Largest U.S. Carrier by Passengers in Turbulent 2020

American Airlines Largest U.S. Carrier by Passengers in Turbulent 2020

Airline Weekly

JetBlue’s London Flights Still on Track for the Fall

JetBlue’s London Flights Still on Track for the Fall

Airlines

Alaska Airlines’ Incoming CEO Hopes Vaccines Ease a Turbulent Initiation

Ben Minicucci will assume the top job at Alaska Airlines in two months — not an optimal time for any CEO, let alone a new one. President Biden's pledge for wider distribution of vaccines has Miniccuci and his exec team hopeful Alaska will see even more leisure travel demand pick up starting this spring.

Alaska Airlines’ Incoming CEO Hopes Vaccines Ease a Turbulent Initiation

Airline Weekly

The Right Jet for These Times

Airline Weekly

The Right Jet for These Times

The Right Jet for These Times