Articles tagged “airlines”

Tourism

A New Tourism Future and 12 Other Top Travel Stories This Week

In Skift's top travel stories this week, Sri Lanka is reinventing its tourism future, airlines and global distribution systems made peace, Google faced a bevy of lawsuits, an airline launched in the middle of the pandemic, and Hilton proved that mergers aren't the only way to grow.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 years ago

Airlines

Airlines Say Early Vaccine Transports Are Moving Smoothly

Developing an effective vaccine in such a relatively short time is nothing less than a miracle. Delivering those vaccines to the world is the next enormous challenge. The airlines took on that task earlier this week. So far, they are giving a thumbs up.

Ruthy Muñoz, Skift | 3 years ago

Airlines

Pete Buttigieg Is Transportation Secretary Choice of President-Elect Biden

Former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg won the political spoils of a top spot in the new Biden cabinet. But his relatively limited experience raises eyebrows about how he will implement the president-elect's transportation vision.

Jarrett Renshaw and David Shepardson, Reuters | 3 years ago

Airlines

Mask On, Wheels Up: Meet the Intrepid Biz Traveler Who’s Taken 42 Trips Since Pandemic’s Start

While many businesses are sticking to holding meetings via video conferencing during the pandemic, Abdol Moabery thinks the key is meeting the clients in-person and being socially responsible while traveling. A lot of executives feel the same way but haven't actually acted on it, just yet.

Ruthy Muñoz, Skift | 3 years ago

Coronavirus

Airlines Zero In on Energy Sector and Hollywood for Corp Travel Boost

The show must go on for some industries, and that means putting their workers on planes to travel. Airlines are rushing to be their carriers of choice.

Allison Lampert, Reuters | 3 years ago

Airlines

6 Questions for Airlines Iconoclast Gordon Bethune on the State of the Industry

As airlines continue to plan their rebound strategies from the global coronavirus pandemic, the legendary Gordon Bethune, an expert in turning things around, sees a difficult yet promising future ahead for airplanes and commercial travel.

Ruthy Muñoz, Skift | 3 years ago

Airlines

Video: Interview With Air France CEO Anne Rigail at Skift Aviation Forum 🔒

Air France plans to keep in-flight meal service and first-class cabins on international flights despite making cuts to its flight network and seeking other operational efficiencies. Count on it. That's the promise from CEO Anne Rigail.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Coronavirus

U.S. Airports Screen 5 Million Passengers Ahead of Thanksgiving, a New Record Since Pandemic’s Start

Despite warnings from the CDC, Americans are traveling by air to see their loved ones and vacation. That's a good thing for the airlines. But the weeks ahead will be telling as to what the costs will be to the American people.

Ruthy Muñoz, Skift | 3 years ago

Airline Weekly

Airlines Expected to Lose $119 Billion This Year Versus a $26 Billion Profit in 2019

3 years ago