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Airlines

What’s Next for the Alaska-Hawaiian Airline Merger

Today's podcast looks at the Alaska Air-Hawaiian Air combo, American Air's tussle with travel agents, and an investment in Travelport.

Sean O'Neill | 2 days ago

Airlines

8 Airline Mergers That Shaped Today’s U.S. Industry

Eight mergers have really shaped the U.S. airline industry we have today.

Edward Russell | 3 days ago

Travel Agents

Travel Agency Group Doubles Down on Dispute With American Airlines

In an exclusive, the leading group of U.S. travel advisors responds to claims by American Airlines that they're Luddites. The group says the carrier's effort to force them to adopt its preferred technology for booking flights is too fast and that, essentially, it's a bully.

Selene Brophy | 3 days ago

Airlines

American Airlines’ Smaller Planes Get Bigger Wi-Fi

Today's podcast looks at Wi-Fi on American Airlines, changes to Hyatt's loyalty program, and a multiyear deal between Trip.com Group and AWS.

Justin Dawes | 6 days ago

Airlines

American Airlines Will Install High-Speed Wi-Fi on Regional Jets

As part of an attempt to improve connectivity on smaller aircraft, American Airlines is installing high-speed Wi-Fi in its regional aircraft, which have long struggled with sluggish service.

Meghna Maharishi | 7 days ago

News Blog

Amazon Debuts Cyber Week Travel Deals

Amazon launched what one executive said was its "first-ever" Cyber Week Travel Deals. Amazon's travel deals hub offered sales from the likes of American Airlines, Disney, Universal, Budget, Choice, Avis, IHG and Carnival, for example. American Airlines, for instance, was offering a Black Friday deal of $89 for a one-way Philadelphia to Charlotte flight on…

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

American Airlines Accuses Travel Agents of Stifling Innovation for Self Interest

American Airlines has lashed out at U.S. travel agents in a scathing response to the complaint that the airline's robust distribution strategy was unfair.

Selene Brophy | 2 weeks ago

Airline Weekly

American Airlines, JetBlue Call for More Sustainable Aviation Fuel Support

A lot more financial support is needed from just about everybody to decarbonize aviation.

3 weeks ago

Airline Weekly

The Latest on U.S. Airlines

At the Skift Aviation Forum on November 1, airline executives from the U.S. and beyond shared their latest thoughts on industry developments.

3 weeks ago

Airlines

This Thanksgiving Could Be the Busiest for U.S. Air Travel in 18 Years

Looks like it will be harder for Americans to escape Thanksgiving travel delays.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago