American Airlines News

American may be coming to regret its historic increase in regional pilot pay.

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at hotel hiring in the U.S. in December, complicated air traffic through China, and one lifestyle hotel company’s efforts to stand out.

Americans can go to China from Sunday, but finding a flight will be tricky.

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Delta’s long-awaited in-flight Wi-Fi, Zoom fatigue and business travel, and the fate of JetBlue and American’s alliance.

JetBlue's takeover of Spirit could get leg up if a judge rules for it and American in the suit brought by the Justice Department.

In Skift top stories this week, we highlight five U.S. destinations remaking their tourism strategies, American Airlines takes a big step in paying off its debt, and Airbnb is top spender among travel brands on U.S. TV this year.

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at new tourism strategies in the U.S., American Air's attempt to address debt, and the UAE's upward forecast.

American better hope that the travel recovery stays robust or it could face challenges paying down more of its big debt load.

American's own pay raise for pilots as part of its pilot shortage strategy is what precipitated Mesa's eventual deal with United. A bit of irony as Mesa had originally followed American's lead on pay.

The cost of peace with pilots comes at a high price tag for Delta — and the overall airline industry.