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Airline Innovation Coverage

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British Airways CEO Plots Return to a ‘Golden Era’

Alex Cruz is walking a fine line. On the one hand he wants British Airways to become a more cost-effective operation, but on the other he still wants to retain its reputation as a premium carrier.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 7 years ago

British Airways CEO Plots Return to a ‘Golden Era’

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Business Class Must-Haves That Airlines Neglect at Their Peril

As airlines double down on investment in business class, there are some experiential table stakes for customers paying the money to sit up front.

Colin Nagy, Skift | 7 years ago

Business Class Must-Haves That Airlines Neglect at Their Peril

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British Airways Hints at Disrupting Its Loyalty Program in 2018

British Airways may be moving award bookings through its Executive Club to dynamic pricing, shifting the way that loyalty program members redeem free tickets. The move may render an already-troubled loyalty program to something even less competitive for elite flyers.

Grant Martin, Skift | 7 years ago

British Airways Hints at Disrupting Its Loyalty Program in 2018

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Air France-KLM CEO on Millennials and 9 Other Aviation Trends This Week

This week in aviation we looked at Air France-KLM's approach to courting millennials, plus we launched our latest newsletter on trends in the next-gen aviation industry: Airline Innovation Report.

Sarah Enelow, Skift | 7 years ago

Air France-KLM CEO on Millennials and 9 Other Aviation Trends This Week

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Singapore Airlines Unveils a Massive First-Class Suite to Compete with Gulf Rivals

We expect Singapore's new first-class suites will be considered among the world's best products. But the airline still faces intense competition from Gulf and Asian airlines. It's not clear how much this cabin update will help on that front.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 7 years ago

Singapore Airlines Unveils a Massive First-Class Suite to Compete with Gulf Rivals

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The Real Impetus Behind Air France’s Millennial-Focused Startup — Skift Airline Innovation Report

Welcome to the very first Skift Airline Innovation Report. Be sure to subscribe so you can receive it every week in your inbox. We'll stay atop current industry trends, and have fun doing it.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 7 years ago

The Real Impetus Behind Air France’s Millennial-Focused Startup — Skift Airline Innovation Report

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Launching Our New Weekly Newsletter: Airline Innovation Report

We're excited to debut the Skift Airline Innovation Report. We hope it will become an essential tool in keeping abreast of and deciphering developments in the ever-changing global airline industry.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 7 years ago

Launching Our New Weekly Newsletter: Airline Innovation Report

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Interview: Air France-KLM CEO on Millennials and Unions of All Kinds

Is there a tougher job in the airline industry than making Air France more nimble? It's an airline that prides itself on its systems and procedures. But to compete forcefully in the 21st century, an airline must take chances. Air France needs to be more, in that regard, like its Dutch sibling, KLM.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 7 years ago

Interview: Air France-KLM CEO on Millennials and Unions of All Kinds

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IAG Is Serious About Growing Its Low-Cost, Long-Haul Airline

IAG's testing of the low-cost, long-haul market with a virtual airline seems to have paid off. Its success shows that the model is here to stay. We'll be keeping a close eye on how this affects the legacy carriers, including those in IAG's own brand stable.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 7 years ago

IAG Is Serious About Growing Its Low-Cost, Long-Haul Airline

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Air France-KLM CEO Touts His Millennial-Focused Airline That’s Really for Everyone

You may have seen Air France's new airline designed for millennials. But that's mostly a creation of marketers. Let's be honest. This is a lower-cost airline that needs to attract passengers of all ages if it's going to be successful.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 7 years ago

Air France-KLM CEO Touts His Millennial-Focused Airline That’s Really for Everyone