Articles tagged “on airlines”

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U.S. Airlines Are Failing Passengers This Summer: It Could Have Been Worse

U.S. airlines took tens of billions in government bailouts. Now, many are having trouble delivering basic services to their consumers. It is a bad look, but it does not mean the bailouts were the wrong idea. Whether you like it or not, airlines are special. People rely on them, and the government had no choice.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 11 months ago
U.S. Airlines Are Failing Passengers This Summer: It Could Have Been Worse

Airlines

U.S. Airlines Could Regret Taking Billions More In Government Bailouts

The easy move is for U.S. airlines to take billions of dollars in new subsidies, if offered by the government. But there could be future repercussions.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 2 years ago
U.S. Airlines Could Regret Taking Billions More In Government Bailouts

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Why Delta’s Biggest Innovation Isn’t Flashy Tech: It’s Consistency

The technology is fun. But Delta's biggest strength is the consistency of its product.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 2 years ago
Why Delta’s Biggest Innovation Isn’t Flashy Tech: It’s Consistency

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An Executive’s Retirement Signals the End of a Golden Era at Emirates

As he retires, Tim Clark will be celebrated as an aviation visionary. He deserves all the credit. But Emirates is slowly losing many of its competitive advantages.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 2 years ago
An Executive’s Retirement Signals the End of a Golden Era at Emirates

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How Tiny Sun Country Struck an Unlikely Deal With Amazon to Transport Packages

Sun Country is America's smallest airline that operates big jets, like Boeing 737s. It competes in a scale business, so it is always at a disadvantage. The good news is that management has been prioritizing innovation.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 2 years ago
How Tiny Sun Country Struck an Unlikely Deal With Amazon to Transport Packages

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Airlines Care Less About the Environment Than They Lead You to Believe

Airlines know passengers care about the environment, so they're all ready with talking points to provide their sustainability bonafides. But many are changing little about their strategies.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 3 years ago
Airlines Care Less About the Environment Than They Lead You to Believe

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Time for Airlines to Get Tough (Real Tough) on Boeing

The text messages between Boeing test pilots that came out recently may not be a smoking gun, but they don't look good. How will airlines respond? Let's hope with some backbone.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 3 years ago
Time for Airlines to Get Tough (Real Tough) on Boeing

Airlines

What’s Gone Wrong at American Airlines?

American Airlines has made a lot of excuses for its performance this year. It blames so many of its problems on a labor dispute and the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max. But perhaps there's something more here?

Brian Sumers, Skift | 3 years ago
What’s Gone Wrong at American Airlines?