TSA PreCheck Remains Operational After DHS Said It Would Suspend Program
DHS is suspending two widely used travel programs as the partial government shutdown continues.
Meghna Maharishi is Skift’s Airline Reporter, where she covers everything from loyalty programs to policy-making in Washington, D.C. She previously covered the airline industry at The Points Guy, worked on the investigative desk at CNBC, and did data visualization at CNN Politics. Send tips to Meghna on Signal at mmaharishi.61.
United Shakes Up MileagePlus: Here’s What’s Changing
United is overhauling its MileagePlus program to give more awards to those with the carrier’s credit cards as it looks to attract more high-spend travelers.
Here’s How U.S. Airlines Say They’re Using AI
Airlines are saying that AI is becoming an edge in running day-to-day operations — and a new source of risk that could quickly erode trust if it goes wrong.
States Push New Laws Targeting AI ‘Surveillance Pricing’
Around a dozen states have introduced legislation that would upend the way hotels, airlines, and OTAs set prices.
Spirit Airlines Brings Back 500 Furloughed Flight Attendants, Will Sell Off Aircraft
Right before spring break, Spirit is bringing back some flight attendants to work after furloughing around 1,800 flight attendants last year.
New Frontier Airlines CEO Outlines Path to Shore Up Profits, Eyes In-Flight Wi-Fi Launch
New Frontier CEO James Dempsey wants to take the carrier back to its low-cost roots, saying that saving on costs will lead Frontier to a more sustainable path.
FAA Lifts El Paso Airspace Closure After ‘Cartel Drone Incursion’
The initial 10-day shutdown of a U.S. commercial airport for unspecified “special security reasons” was highly unusual. The Trump administration has said the closure was necessary because a cartel drone breached U.S. airspace.
American Airlines Flight Attendants Issue No-Confidence Vote in CEO Robert Isom
American Airlines once pitched a patient turnaround under Robert Isom. Now, with unions escalating pressure and results lagging rivals, the CEO is on the defensive.
American Airlines Unions Escalate Pressure on CEO After Storm Failures and Weak Profits
American’s weak earnings means less profit-sharing for employees — and unions are losing patience.
Europe-U.S. Flight Bookings Drop Ahead of World Cup
Data shows that summer bookings between the U.S. and Europe are on the decline so far. The decline could be a result of political tensions and changing preferences among U.S. consumers.