Articles tagged “airlines”

IndiGo reported its first quarterly loss in two years. But coming growth in India's aviation sector should help it get past that.

Airlines are increasingly placing a heavy emphasis on premium products, and we discuss why in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast — as well as why some carriers are quietly withdrawing from China.

Boeing management need to balance a speedy resolution with a sustainable long-term settlement. Given 64% of union members rejected this latest proposal, the gulf between the two parties remains significant.

Boeing’s new CEO wants to make the plane maker a leader in aerospace again. But it’ll take time to fix the issues with its aircraft programs and restore the company’s culture.

Taking inspiration from our Skift Megatrends list, here are some of the biggest themes we expect to come up time and again across multiple discussions at the Skift Aviation Forum 2024. 

With strike action crippling production and a series of expensive regulatory hurdles to navigate, this extra liquidity gives Boeing greater flexibility to top its war chest. Will it be enough to silence the company's growing band of critics?

This bold move by a Japanese budget carrier will see it compete directly with two formidable big-name competitors. With no transit partners for smooth onward connections, will low fares be enough to fill the planes profitably?

Juggling too many loyalty programs? You’re not alone. A new survey from IAG Loyalty shows consumers want more flexibility and simplicity in their loyalty programs, highlighting the benefits of a consolidated loyalty currency. To maximize profitability, business leaders must understand how to meet this demand.

It’s an unwelcome return to the gate for everyone onboard these high-stakes union talks. With Boeing taking its ‘best and final’ offer off the negotiating table, the prospect of an extended dispute affecting plane deliveries is increasing by the day.

Decades before Emirates and Etihad graced the skies, Gulf Air leveraged its location to bridge east and west. Outclassed by the new(ish) kids on the block, Bahrain's national carrier is back on the offensive and hoping to grow its way back to profitability and global relevance.