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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.

A selection of Southwest airplane tails in Pittsburgh

Airlines

Southwest Leadership Makes Its Case With New Products, Capacity Cuts

As Elliott continues to press its case for new leadership at Southwest, the carrier unveiled a slate of changes ranging from assigned seats to airline partnerships at its investor day on Thursday.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 months ago

Check-in for travelers flying on Southwest Airlines

Airlines

Southwest Raises Revenue Outlook, Announces More Changes Amid Activist Pressure

Southwest’s more positive outlook comes as it seeks more ways to boost its profitability and fend off an activist investor.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 months ago

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8s

Airlines

Southwest Cuts Atlanta Flights: 'We Simply Cannot Afford Continued Losses'

Just one day before its investor day, Southwest announced it would cut some of its Atlanta service, impacting around 300 pilot and flight attendant positions.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 months ago

Southwest Airlines plane

Airlines

Elliott to Call for Special Meeting at Southwest as It Continues Activist Campaign

In a letter to shareholders, Elliott said it still doesn’t support Southwest’s current course and would continue to push for new leadership.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 months ago

Airlines

FAA Exceeds Air-Traffic Control Hiring Goals But Shortage Persists

Despite exceeding its hiring goals for the 2024 fiscal year, the Federal Aviation Administration is still dealing with an air-traffic controller shortage that airline executives are expecting will last for years.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 months ago

Airlines

JetBlue's CEO on Mergers, Lounges and Getting Past Engine Issues

JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said at the Skift Global Forum that JetBlue is focused on its “core strategy” as it seeks to become consistently profitable.

Meghna Maharishi | 6 months ago

Airlines

Why United Charges for Carry-Ons and the Impact of Boeing’s Strike

United hasn't been affected by the Boeing strikes so far, but it and other airlines will eventually need their planes.

Meghna Maharishi | 6 months ago

TSA Administrator David Pekoske on stage with Sarah Kopit at Skift Global Forum 2024.

Airlines

TSA to Start ‘One Stop Security’ for Some International Airports as Soon as 2025

TSA Administrator David Pekoske said at the Skift Global Forum Wednesday he was "100% confident" that at least one airport would be under the program in 2025.

Meghna Maharishi | 6 months ago

Two men in an interview session on a stage.

Business Travel

State Department Sees 'Off the Charts' Demand for U.S. Visas

Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma said at the Skift Global Forum that the State Department is still working to reduce wait times in countries like Mexico, Brazil, Colombia and India.

Meghna Maharishi | 6 months ago

Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma.

Business Travel

Online Passport Renewal to Go Live Wednesday, State Department Says

Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma unveiled at the Skift Global Forum Tuesday that the State Department plans to roll out its online passport renewal option on September 18.

Meghna Maharishi | 6 months ago