Articles tagged “allegiant air”

News Blog

Allegiant Air CEO Resigns, Former Chief Gallagher Returns

Former Allegiant Air CEO Maurice Gallagher is returning to the top job at the budget airline following the sudden departure of CEO John Redmond. Gallagher, who was Las Vegas-based Allegiant's CEO from 2003 through 2022, takes the reins immediately. He is currently the airline's chairman. Redmond, Allegiant said, resigned effective immediately. Allegiant did not say…

Edward Russell | 2 days ago

Hotels

Hyatt Thinks a Return to Offices Could Boost Business Travel

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Hyatt's business travel optimism, JetBlue-Spirit merger spoils, and business travel spending trends.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 weeks ago

Hyatt Thinks a Return to Offices Could Boost Business Travel

Airline Weekly

Allegiant and Frontier to Make Big Gains if JetBlue-Spirit Merger Approved

JetBlue keeps getting its ducks in a row for approval of its proposed Spirit merger. But even a new agreement with Allegiant Air may not be enough.

3 weeks ago
Allegiant and Frontier to Make Big Gains if JetBlue-Spirit Merger Approved

Airline Weekly

Why U.S. Airlines Face a ‘Weird’ Market This Summer

U.S. airlines face the odd set up of strong travel demand but falling airfares.

2 months ago
Why U.S. Airlines Face a ‘Weird’ Market This Summer

Online Travel

Trivago Gets Harsh Reminder of Google Ads’ Power

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Trivago's ad choices, Sabre's tech chief exit, and Allegiant Air's successful strategy.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Trivago Gets Harsh Reminder of Google Ads’ Power

Airline Weekly

Allegiant Air Proves Worth of Its Model as It Bucks Trend of Falling U.S. Airfares

Leisure travelers increasingly prefer to fly on just a few, peak days of the week.

2 months ago
Allegiant Air Proves Worth of Its Model as It Bucks Trend of Falling U.S. Airfares

Airlines

Highest-Paid U.S. Airline CEOs in 2022

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby replaced Delta's Ed Bastian as the highest-paid U.S. airline chief in 2022. Here's how much the industry's leading executives took home — as well as how their pay was calculated.

Kristin Majcher, Skift | 4 months ago

Highest-Paid U.S. Airline CEOs in 2022

Airline Weekly

Allegiant Air Lifted by Growth of Ticket Add-Ons Like Extra Legroom Seats

Travelers are increasingly willing to pay for a little bit of luxury even when flying on a discounter like Allegiant.

8 months ago
Allegiant Air Lifted by Growth of Ticket Add-Ons Like Extra Legroom Seats

Airline Weekly

What Allegiant Air’s Bad Quarter Suggests About the Future of Budget Carriers

Allegiant Air executives vigorously reject the notion that the budget airline model is dying in the U.S. But two bad quarters in a row suggest that it may be at least changing.

11 months ago
What Allegiant Air’s Bad Quarter Suggests About the Future of Budget Carriers

News Blog

U.S. Unveils New Airline Customer Service Portal

Air travelers in the U.S. now have a one-stop shop when it comes to knowing what airlines will provide them with in the event of a lengthy flight delay or cancellation. The new Airline Customer Service Dashboard by the Department of Transportation is designed to "ensure the traveling public has easy access" to airline commitments…

Edward Russell | 1 year ago