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

United Lowers Profit Forecast Despite Less Economic and Geopolitical Uncertainty

There were some bright spots in the report, including higher revenue from premium passengers. But the Newark Airport issues still linger and the focus will be on the overall drop in the earnings outlook.

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago

Airlines

Avelo to Shut Down West Coast Base, Says ICE-Flights Backlash Not a Factor

Avelo said leaving Burbank was unrelated to its controversial contract with ICE. Backlash against the contract nor the contract itself has impacted Avelo’s business, the carrier said.

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago

The interior of a Delta plane showing business class seats.

Airlines

Basic Business? Delta to Consider Creating Different Tiers of Premium

Taking a page from the economy-class playbook, Delta executives are testing the idea of segmenting its business cabins – another sign of the shift in focus to premium travelers.

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago

Airlines

‘The Fundamentals of the U.S. Economy Are Solid’: Delta Restores Full-Year Guidance

Delta is now more optimistic as the industry gains a better sense on how consumers are responding to economic uncertainty.

Meghna Maharishi | 12 months ago

Airlines

Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford Confirmed to Lead FAA in Divisive Senate Vote

Bedford’s confirmation for FAA administrator was unusually partisan as key Democrats expressed concerns with his stances on pilot training.

Meghna Maharishi | 12 months ago

Airlines

Airlines Face Murky Outlook Ahead of Earnings Season

Many Wall Street analysts are anticipating that airlines will have a tepid earnings season as tariff uncertainty and declining U.S. dollar weigh down on the industry.

Meghna Maharishi | 12 months ago

A file image of an airport check-in hall.

Airlines

DHS Confirms New Airport Screening Policy — Shoes Stay On

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said the change in policy will allow the TSA to streamline security screenings ahead of major events like the World Cup and the Olympics.

Meghna Maharishi | 12 months ago