Hotels
Skift Power Rankings: Jonathan Gray
He took a risky bet in 2007 on Hilton and it just may have been the “best leveraged buyout ever.”
Meghna Maharishi
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.
Airlines
Skift Power Rankings: Steven Udvar-Hazy
Aircraft leasing, which gave airlines a new way to finance planes, has largely been the brainchild of Udvar-Hazy.
Airlines
Skift Power Rankings: Pete Buttigieg
As Transportation Secretary, Buttigieg has made an often-overlooked department relevant.
Airlines
Skift Power Rankings: Scott Kirby
From his blunt takes on ultra-low-cost carriers to Boeing, Kirby has become one of the most influential — and candid — voices in the airline industry. And under his watch, United has managed to become one of the most profitable U.S. airlines.
Airlines
Elliott Owns Enough Southwest Shares to Call for a Special Meeting
Elliott is amping up the pressure on Southwest. Now that it's crossed the threshold in owning 10% of the carrier's common stock shares, the hedge fund could call a special meeting to force a vote on whether to oust Southwest CEO Bob Jordan and chairman Gary Kelly.
Airlines
Lufthansa Seeks 19.9% Stake in TAP Air Portugal, Report Says
The German airline group wants to avoid purchasing a controlling stake in TAP because it doesn't require approval from European Union antitrust authorities.
Airlines
United Airlines Is First U.S. Carrier to Bring Back LAX-Shanghai Flights
As Western carriers continue to pull out of China due to capacity restrictions and the closure of Russian airspace, United relaunched its nonstop service from Los Angeles to Shanghai.
Airlines
United Airlines Raises Concerns Over Alaska-Hawaiian Merger
United’s issue is its multiple business agreements with Hawaiian — including one on loyalty. Alaska CEO Ben Minicucci has previously said he envisions a loyalty program that would house the two brands if the merger is approved.
Airlines
United Airlines Flight Attendants Take Step Toward Strike — 99.9% Vote Yes
United flight attendants are the latest to vote overwhelmingly for a strike as flight attendant negotiations have become particularly contentious this past year.
Airlines
Inside One of the Most Profitable U.S. Airlines You Haven’t Heard of
As ultra-low-cost carriers like Spirit and Frontier falter, Sun Country has been able to routinely stand out as one of the most profitable airlines in the U.S.