United Airlines Installs Elon Musk’s Starlink on First Regional Aircraft
United’s installation comes as Starlink is becoming an increasingly popular option for airlines looking to offer free, high-speed connectivity on board.
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.
Spirit and Frontier Sue U.S. Over New Reagan National Airport Flights
Spirit and Frontier are taking issue with the way the Department of Transportation applied certain legal definitions when awarding long-distance flights out of Reagan National Airport.
‘Tariffic’ Deals, Capacity Cuts, Marketing Pauses: Canadian Airlines React to U.S. Trade War
Following President Donald Trump’s announcement on tariffs, some Canadian airlines are rethinking their U.S. routes and marketing campaigns.
Air Traffic Controller Debate: Shutdown and DOGE Risks, Push for More Hiring
Industry officials testified to Congress about the air traffic controller shortage and technology shortfalls. Elon Musk and DOGE, however, became contentious flash points.
Spirit Airlines Makes Capacity Cuts as It Exits Bankruptcy
Spirit’s capacity will be down 16% for the second quarter as it makes network adjustments post-bankruptcy.
Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Ratify 3-Year Contract
The ratification now sets the stage for more negotiations with Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants.
Airlines Scrub DEI From Latest Annual Reports
Airlines are toning down their messaging on DEI in their most recent annual reports following a slate of executive orders from President Donald Trump.
U.S. to Raise Air Traffic Control Salaries, Elon Musk Asks Back Retirees
The airline industry is still facing a dire air traffic controller shortage, which the FAA has previously said could last until the 2030s.
Southwest Airlines Flights to Be on Expedia
The move marks another major shift for Southwest, which had long resisted online travel agencies and encouraged direct bookings as a way to boost customer loyalty.
Airlines Are Challenging Biden-Era Regulations
Trade organizations like IATA and Airlines for America are challenging a slate of airline regulations from the Biden administration.