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Airline Weekly

Hawaiian Airlines Defends Tokyo Haneda Flight Rights as United Seeks to Expand

Tokyo's popular Haneda airport is again at the center of a competition over access among the major U.S. airlines.

2 days ago

Airline Weekly

U.S. Airlines Expect Further Easing of China Flight Limits this Winter

More flights between the U.S. and China could be coming this winter but still far, far fewer than before the pandemic.

3 days ago

Airline Weekly

U.S. Government Shutdown Could Worsen Air Traffic Controller Shortage

A U.S. government shutdown would "stop" air traffic controller hiring and training just as the FAA is beginning to address a staffing shortage, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned.

1 week ago

Airlines

Airlines Must Look Beyond Carbon Emissions to Go Truly Green

Greening the airline industry involves more than just slashing carbon emissions. Contrails are warming the Earth today.

Edward Russell | 4 weeks ago

Airlines

American Airlines Flight Attendants Vote to Strike

Ongoing travel demand and an airline industry grappling with staffing shortages adds leverage to contract negotiations for American Airlines flight attendants.

Reuters | 4 weeks ago

News Blog

TSA Expects U.S. Summer Flier Numbers to Beat 262 Million Record

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration expects the number of travelers passing through airport checkpoints to beat, if only slightly, the record of 262 million set four years ago. The TSA screened nearly 228 million travelers from Memorial Day through August 29, or an average or roughly 2.5 million people a day, it said on Tuesday.…

Edward Russell | 4 weeks ago

Airlines

FAA Issues Safety Warnings to Airlines to Prevent Ground Staff Injuries

“Separation” is the aviation safety watchword — whether in the skies or on the ground — to avoid terrifying runway mishaps.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 1 month ago

Airlines

American Airlines’ Lawsuit Against Ticket Consolidator Reveals Details About Hidden Practices

The whole airline consolidator business model lends itself to cutting corners and difficulties in enforcing contractual rules.

Dennis Schaal | 1 month ago

Airlines

JetBlue’s Fare Plans for Spirit Air

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at JetBlue’s plans for Spirit Air, Skiplagged’s latest lawsuit, and Qantas’s new strategy.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago

Online Travel

American Airlines Sues Skiplagged, Alleging False Savings Promises and Deceptive Practices

How long will it be before American Airlines' flight content gets removed from Skiplagged? Hint: Southwest sued and its flights are gone.

Dennis Schaal | 1 month ago