Meghna Maharishi Archives

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

Boeing in Talks to Acquire Spirit AeroSystems

After a string of quality lapses and production snarls, Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems are considering a possible reunion that they believe would “strengthen aviation safety” and “improve quality.”

Meghna Maharishi | 1 year ago

Steven Udvar-Házy, Air Lease Corporation Executive Chairman of the Board, speaking on stage

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Air Lease Isn’t Interested in China’s New Planes: 'It's a One-Way Dating Relationship'

China’s ambitions for COMAC to rival Airbus and Boeing will probably take decades to achieve. One of the largest aircraft lessors in the world said it currently wouldn’t buy a COMAC commercial aircraft.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 year ago

A passenger pushes a reduced mobility passenger through airport terminal

Airlines

U.S. Unveils New Plan to Protect Passengers With Wheelchairs

The latest proposals from the Department of Transportation are part of a wider effort to improve the passenger experience for those with disabilities.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 year ago

Airlines

Boeing Has 90 Days to Address Quality Control Issues, FAA Says

After a string of problems with its beleaguered 737 Max line, Boeing has to come up with a plan to improve safety culture and quality control.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 year ago

Airlines

Why Airlines Are Charging More to Check a Bag

Airlines are raising baggage fees to offset rising costs and cooling airfare inflation. But these price hikes may also be part of a strategy to incentivize more passengers to sign up for their frequent flyer programs and co-branded credit cards.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 year ago

Airlines

Boeing's Safety Culture Falls Short, FAA Expert Panel Says

The long-awaited expert report found that the U.S. plane maker's safety culture has numerous issues.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 year ago

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Delta’s Revenues From Premium Travel Surged in 2023

The carrier took a gamble in betting that premium travel would last. Delta generated $19.1 billion in revenue from premium seating, a 26% increase from last year.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 year ago

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Carl Icahn to Get Two Seats on JetBlue's Board

The activist investor gained two seats on JetBlue's board after acquiring a nearly 10% stake in the company.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 year ago

ohare intl airport night shot 2013 source ohare

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Biden's Billion-Dollar Boost for Airports: See 5 Projects Getting Funded

The latest round of funding is part of an effort to modernize U.S. airports.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 year ago

Airlines

Flight Attendants Weigh Strike as Frustrations With U.S. Airlines Mount

Alaska’s flight attendants were the latest to vote in favor of authorizing a strike to vote, a sign that tensions between flight attendants and airline management continue to rise.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 year ago