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News Blog

United Airlines to Leave New York JFK, Again

United Airlines is leaving New York's JFK International Airport again just 20 months after it returned to the New York City gateway. "Given our current, too-small-to-be-competitive schedule out of JFK — coupled with the start of the winter season where more airlines will operate their slots as they resume JFK flying — United has made…

Edward Russell | 8 months ago

News Blog

JetBlue Adds Blade Helicopter Flights to Loyalty Program

Getting a quick lift on a Blade Air Mobility helicopter from New York's JFK airport to Manhattan? Soon travelers will also get perks in JetBlue Airways' loyalty program, TrueBlue, on their flight. JetBlue will offer top tier Mosaic TrueBlue members a "limited number" of free seats on Blade's flights between its heliport on East 34th…

Edward Russell | 12 months ago

Airline Weekly

Delta, United Spin NY Schedules in Light of JetBlue-American Alliance

Delta and United showed off their marketing prowess with their expanded New York schedules. But the added flights are simply examples of the airlines protecting their access to key New York airports, and defending against the new American-JetBlue alliance.

2 years ago

Coronavirus

United’s CEO Wants Curbs at Newark Airport to Help Manage Congestion

With a promising summer ahead, Scott Kirby understandably doesn't want his planes hanging around during runway repairs.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 years ago

Announcements

Skift Global Forum Is Back: Join Us at the Iconic TWA Hotel This September

This will be the most consequential event Skift has ever done. Come and experience our Skift Global Forum 2021 at the stunning TWA Hotel.

Rafat Ali, Skift | 2 years ago

Tourism

Hard Truths From Singapore’s Reopening Gambits

Desperation is the new mother of invention and all eyes are on Singapore to see if the slew of measures it is taking will go down in history as forerunners of safe travel reopening — or just despairing moves.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 3 years ago

Coronavirus

Hotels and Airports See Jaw-Dropping Declines in Foot Traffic in March

Government orders and public health recommendations to stay at home during the coronavirus outbreak sparked a steep decline in foot traffic at U.S. hotels and airports. This plays further into revised forecasts for a devastating 2020 for the travel industry.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 3 years ago

Free Read

Airlines

American Airlines Expands Its Luxury Five Star Service Options

Travelers seeking next-level experiences now expect end-to-end service that is designed specifically for their needs. American Airlines realizes this and recently expanded its luxury experiences to include exclusive suite and transportation options.

American Airlines + Skift | 4 years ago

Hotels

TWA Hotel Looks to Stabilize After Rocky Takeoff

The mixed reviews of the TWA hotel on social media are not uncommon for a property that — let's face it — opened too early. What will keep customers coming, however, is the chance to experience a nostalgic hotel design that will hit home with travelers.

Danni Santana, Skift | 4 years ago