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

JetBlue Rumors? Now American? What a United Mega-Merger Would Mean

A United-American tie-up would be the most significant airline merger in a decade and further tighten the grip of legacy carriers. But approval by regulators seems like a long shot.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

Airlines

United Airlines Floated Possible Merger With Rival American: Report

A tie-up between United and American would create the largest carrier in the U.S. and have major ramifications for competition in the airline industry.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

Airlines

Southwest CEO: We Have a 20% Cost Edge on American, Delta, and United

Despite rising fuel costs, Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said the carrier's business model keeps its costs well below the competition.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

Airlines

Delta One’s First Upgrade in a Decade: Longer Beds, Bigger Screens

Delta is investing more than $1 billion in refreshing its business class cabins as airlines race to upgrade their premium seats to cater to high demand.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

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✈️ Delta’s K-Shaped Optimism

Despite high fuel prices adding billions of dollars in additional expenses for airlines, Delta is still cautiously optimistic about 2026.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

Airlines

Turkish Airlines Brings on New Chairman and CEO in Latest Exec Shakeup

The new appointments at Turkish Airlines are the latest in a set of executive shuffles that have taken place across the airline industry.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

Airlines

Delta’s 2012 Gamble on an Oil Refinery Is Paying Off — $300 Million Boost

When Delta purchased a refinery in 2012, industry experts were skeptical. But Delta is reaping the rewards from its refinery just south of Philadelphia.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

Airlines

Fuel Crisis Impact: Expect Airline Consolidation — or Elimination, Delta CEO says

Delta is now grappling with elevated fuel costs, causing the carrier to cut capacity and raise fares. Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the oil crisis is different from past crises due to the speed at which fuel prices have increased.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

Aerial view of planes at an airport gate

Airlines

Airlines Say Demand Is Still Strong. Is That Enough to Offset Billions in Added Fuel Costs?

As Delta is set to report first-quarter earnings on Wednesday, concerns about high fuel prices have taken center stage. With the current pace of the fuel price increases, it appears that most airlines might not be able to eke out a profit this year.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

A SkyWest Delta Connection plane at West Yellowstone

Airlines

Delta to Raise Bag Fees as Airlines Pass Cost of Surging Fuel Prices Onto Passengers

Delta is joining United and JetBlue in increasing baggage fees as high fuel costs are starting to eat into airlines’ profits.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago