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. Send tips to Meghna on Signal at mmaharishi.61.

Airlines

In a Weak U.S. Market, Spirit and Frontier Sound the Alarm

Spirit and Frontier are trying to reach profitability in a grim domestic market. While Frontier is seeing some gains from its premium shift, Spirit is in a more dire situation.

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago

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Global Airlines Say U.S. Immigration Policy Is Hitting Demand

Several international carriers reported during the second quarter that the Trump administration’s hardline approach to immigration was starting to cause a dip in bookings to and from the U.S.

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago

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American Airlines to Debut Routes to Budapest and Prague in Bid for International Profits

American’s new routes offer more offbeat destinations to customers. United has been taking a similar approach.

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago

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Southwest Airlines Flights Are Now Available on Priceline

Priceline is the second online travel agency to partner with Southwest as the carrier looks to widen its distribution channels amid major shifts in its business model.

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago

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U.K. Watchdog Ends Probe Into American Airlines and IAG Transatlantic Deal

The U.K. opened an investigation into the transatlantic deal in 2018 due to concerns that the agreement could harm competition on routes from London to several U.S. cities.

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago

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Alaska Airlines to Launch Flights to London and Iceland, Unveils New Livery

Alaska Airlines is making a big bet on international and premium travel as it looks to launch more routes to Europe and introduce new business class suites.

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago

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Delta Responds to AI-Pricing Backlash: No ‘Individualized Prices Based on Personal Data’

In a letter to three senators, Delta said some of the conversation on its use of AI “has created confusion and misinformation.”

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago

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Southwest Airlines Appoints New Independent Chairman in Latest Board Shakeup

Southwest had already appointed five new directors as part of its settlement with Elliott last year.

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago

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United Airlines Flight Attendants Reject Contract Offer

The flight attendants union said United’s offer did not go far enough and that it would survey members on what issues they would like to see resolved in a new contract.

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago

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Zero Tariffs for Aviation: Airlines See Big Gains With New Trade Agreements

After the U.S. reached a new trade deal with the European Union, it looks like airlines and manufacturers will be able to avoid paying tariffs on aircraft orders and parts.

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago