Alexandra Alper, Reuters
It's not quite the CARES Act extension U.S. carriers wanted, as Washington's bailout offer is below the $25 billion they've been calling for.
2 hours ago
Tracy Rucinski, David Shepardson, Reuters
The real pain for U.S. airlines is about to start, as we all knew getting into this Fall season, after months of artificial life support by the government. There is still hope with a last minute government bailout.
11 hours ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Not long ago, many U.S. airlines were focused on business travelers. They often neglected the leisure traveler. But Covid-19 changed everything.
3 weeks ago
Matthew Parsons, Skift
There could be a trickle-down effect from the elimination of fees to corporate travel management, but it’s unlikely business passengers were front of mind when the airlines made the call.
4 weeks ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
In the near future, airlines expect fewer business travelers will fly. That means they need to attract people going on vacation. And a lot of those consumers do not like change fees.
4 weeks ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Because these are airlines, consumers will want to know: What's the catch. But there probably isn't one. Times are tough in the airline industry, and this is as good a time as any to end unpopular fees.
1 month ago
Airline Weekly
American Airlines' October schedule was predicated on the coronavirus pandemic abating. But people just aren't traveling, so the airline is slashing its October schedule by more than half and warns that it may have to lay off or furlough 19,000 employees on October 1 unless the federal government coughs up more aid.
1 month ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Airlines are using all the leverage they have to persuade Congress to extend their bailout. Congress will probably bite. But is that the right move?
1 month ago
Airline Weekly
It could be a pressure tactic to get lawmakers to authorize more bailout funds for airlines, but American made good on its promise to cut service to 15 smaller cities around the country. The cuts will be effective in October and could be extended unless the government provides more funds, the airline said.
1 month ago
Matthew Parsons, Skift
Many travel managers and even agencies were caught off guard by the pandemic, underestimating how long it could last. Cue the last minute dash to work out how to leverage all those unused tickets.
2 months ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
When an airline makes billions of dollars in profits, it can afford to keep some unprofitable routes for strategic reasons. But not anymore.
2 months ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
This reeks of desperation. What the CEOs are suggesting likely would be a logistical nightmare. How about the United States gets Covid-19 under control, and then the governments can figure out a solution?
2 months ago
