Articles tagged “long-haul”

Airlines

Air New Zealand’s New Economy Bunk Beds May Just Democratize Long-Haul Flying

Long-haul flights just got much more appealing now that Air New Zealand announced a bunk bed system. Will "Skynest" allow economy passengers to recline and rest just like those deep-pocketed business passengers are doing up front?

Sonia Menken | 2 years ago

Air New Zealand’s New Economy Bunk Beds May Just Democratize Long-Haul Flying

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Lufthansa Changes Boeing Order in Face of Manufacturing Delays

Lufthansa is mixing up its Boeing order as the manufacturer struggles with getting regulatory approval for its largest aircraft, the 777X. The German airline now is changing its order for that airplane to seven Boeing 787-9s, to be delivered in 2025-2026. But that comes with its own risks. Boeing currently can't deliver any 787s, as…

Madhu Unnikrishnan | 2 years ago

Airlines

Qatar Airways Halts Deliveries of Long-Haul Jet in Paint Job Dispute With Airbus

In this dispute between Qatar Airways and Airbus over a paint job, might there be deeper issues beneath the surface?

Alexander Cornwell, Reuters | 3 years ago

Qatar Airways Halts Deliveries of Long-Haul Jet in Paint Job Dispute With Airbus

Airlines

Ex-United President Is Selected as CEO to Lead IndiGo Into a New Era

IndiGo’s appointment of veteran airline CEO Ronojoy Dutta to lead its aggressive expansion, particularly into new long-haul territory, is a fresh departure from the woes of non-happening Air India or Jet Airways.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 5 years ago

Airlines

Skift Podcast: The Next Big Challenges for Low-Cost Airlines

Missed our last Skift Call? This podcast has you covered. Tune in to hear from our aviation experts about why low-cost airlines and long-haul travel are not the perfect mix for profitability.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 6 years ago

Skift Podcast: The Next Big Challenges for Low-Cost Airlines