Brian Sumers, Skift
Under Ed Bastian, Delta Air Lines has taken a prudent approach to managing through this pandemic. The airline is not expecting a recovery for about two years.
1 week ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Delta Air Lines needs cash. Its SkyMiles program is one of its only remaining profitable assets. The airline is being smart in using it to secure new funding.
2 weeks 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
Tracy Rucinski and David Shepardson, Reuters
These airline incentives seem to be working, and early retirement is looking likely for many Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines pilots.
2 months ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
On most financials, Delta has been one of the two strongest U.S. airlines for some time. But it reported a massive second quarter loss. If it's this dire for Delta, how will the rest of the U.S. airlines fare? Here's a hint: Not well.
3 months ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
The messaging about the U.S. airline recovery includes some, shall we say, irrational exuberance. Sure, some people will always want or need to fly. But many more want to manage their risk, and that's hard to do when the United States can't control a raging pandemic.
3 months ago
Noe Torres, Reuters
While the airline says it's on track to increase international and domestic flights next month, it may struggle to fill those seats following a Chapter 11 announcement.
3 months ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Just wear a mask on an airplane. It's not that hard, and it keeps everyone safer.
3 months 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 months ago
