Ankit Ajmera and Jamie Freed, Reuters
A standoff over mandatory coronavirus testing in Hong Kong further sets back the recovery timeline for U.S. airlines.
2 days ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Airlines have complete control over their frequent flyer programs. They can take your miles for nearly any reason. It is probably not a good idea to try to defraud them.
5 days ago
David Shepardson and Tracy Rucinski, Reuters
"We don't think it's the right message." That's coming from the head of the CDC to U.S. airlines looking to load up their airplanes. We'll go a step further: Bad message and bad business.
2 weeks ago
Sanjana Shivdas, Tracy Rucinski, and David Shepardson, Reuters
In a sign of recovering domestic tourism, American Airlines will no longer restrict the number of seats sold on flights beginning July 1.
2 weeks ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
U.S. carriers had identified travelers visiting friends and relatives as a bright spot, even amid the Covid-19 pandemic. But as cases continue to rise, some travelers may change their minds and cancel their plans.
2 weeks ago
Matthew Parsons, Skift
Admire the simplicity of United Airlines’ plan to rebuild its route network for businesses — but question its accuracy.
3 weeks ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Just wear a mask on an airplane. It's not that hard, and it keeps everyone safer.
3 weeks ago
Sabahatjahan Contractor, Reuters
With the green shoots of recovery emerging, is this a final push from American Airlines to see it through to the other side?
3 weeks ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Airlines are highly competitive businesses. Usually, the routes announced Thursday would engender a massive competitive response. But is there an appetite for that now? Hard to say.
3 weeks ago
David Shepardson, Reuters
With concerns of a second wave growing, there's going to be mounting pressure to conclude discussions over the best way to collect data from passengers.
1 month ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Covid-19 will change the flying experience for a long time, as people take precautions to avoid getting sick. But it'll also change flying for another reason. Airlines are taking on considerable debt, and they'll need to cut costs as they try to repay it, at least until revenues improve.
1 month ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
American and United are taking different approaches in the Covid-19 recovery. Each has valid reasons for their strategies, which seem rooted in how they view the U.S. market's potential.
1 month ago
