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Airlines

JetBlue’s Great European Tease Is Almost Over

Will JetBlue expand to Europe? It's not clear. There are some strong reasons for, and some strong reasons against. The good news: The airline plans to share its decision at some point this year.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago

Airlines

Can Norwegian Air Survive?

We suspect Norwegian Air, which is in weaker financial shape than most passengers might expect, will survive 2019. But the first quarter will be an important harbinger of things to come. It's always a rough period for European airlines because leisure demand is slow.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago

Airlines

The Secret to David Neeleman’s New U.S. Startup? The Airplane.

Network planners often salivate over new-generation aircraft, and with good reason. New technology allows airlines to profitably fly routes that might not have worked in the past.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago

Airlines

How’d That Aviation Story Go Viral? Blame Artificial Intelligence

If it happens on an airline and someone tweets it, journalists will know. It's often not because of their top-rate investigative reporting skills. Instead, they're using an artificial intelligence platform that flags interesting posts on social media. The future is here, folks.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago

Airlines

How Southwest Airlines Looks to Grow in Los Angeles

It has been a long time since Los Angeles International Airport has seen real gate growth. It's nice to see the airport considering some expansion.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago

Airlines

When Will More Innovation Come to U.S. Airports?

Most U.S. airports are clunky, publicly run enterprises, and they innovate slowly. Plus, their largest tenants — airlines — can be cheap, and unwilling to pay more than they need to. But a few airports are innovating, and that's good news for passengers.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago