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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.

Stormy skies over Sunset Boulevard 8, Los Angeles, California, USA

Tourism

L.A. Wildfires and Travel: What We Know, What's at Stake

Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County forced the closure of some tourist attractions, while airports remain largely operational, and some travel companies stepped in to provide free temporary housing for displaced residents.

Dennis Schaal, Meghna Maharishi, and Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

Airlines

Delta to Tie Loyalty Program to Uber, Ending 8-Year Lyft Partnership

Partnerships are a big trend for airlines as loyalty programs continue to rake in billions of dollars. Delta also has partnerships with Starbucks, Ticketmaster and Hertz.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

A file photo of a Southwest Airlines aircraft during winter.

Airlines

Airlines Cancel Over 1,400 U.S. Flights as Major Winter Storm Heads East

After a major winter storm hit the Mid-Atlantic and parts of the Midwest with nearly a foot of sleet and snow, airlines are canceling thousands of flights.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

A JetBlue plane at New York JFK Airport

Airlines

U.S. Fines JetBlue $2 Million for Chronic Flight Delays

The fine is the first time the Department of Transportation has charged an airline for constant flight delays.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

Airlines

Boeing Touts Progress, FAA Chief Says ‘This Is Not a 1-Year Project’

The plane maker said it is making progress on numerous safety and quality control initiatives following a rough year that included a major executive shakeup and increased federal scrutiny.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

Tampa International Airport

Airlines

2024 Was the Year of Airline Regulations. In 2025, Many Could Be Scrapped.

In 2024, we saw Washington clamp down on the airline industry with a slate of regulations, investigations and merger decisions. Now, as Donald Trump is set for a second term, we could see a loosening in regulations and more merger activity.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

American Airlines jet

Airlines

American Airlines Briefly Pauses All Flights Due to Technical Issue

American is stopping all its flights amid a busy holiday travel season, one where the industry is expecting to fly as many as 54 million passengers.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

Aerial view of planes at an airport gate

Airlines

How a Government Shutdown Could Affect Travel During the Holidays

Most travelers may not notice a shutdown at first. But the longer it stretches on, the greater the risk of disruptions.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

Visitors on a sunny day in Washington D.C.

Airlines

American, Delta, and United Among Carriers to Score Washington Flights

The awards cap off a contentious issue that had held up the passing of the FAA Reauthorization Act.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 months ago

The Star Alliance lounge at Guangzhou Airport in China.

Airlines

Star Alliance CEO on Improving Customer Experience, Lounges and Growing the Network

Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias outlined the network alliance’s plans for growth in 2025 in a wide-ranging interview with Skift.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 months ago