Articles tagged “pilot shortage”

Alaska CEO Ben Minicucci wants Congress to focus on modernizing air traffic control and expanding the pipeline of new pilots. Not adding slots at a Washington, D.C., airport.

The largest U.S. regional airline, SkyWest, finally has a green light for its work around to the pilot shortage — just in time for the shortage to begin easing.

Domestic business demand fell by about 8 percent immediately after the collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in March but rebounded within two weeks. The banking crisis did not affect domestic leisure or international business and leisure demand.

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at hotel environmental performance, U.S. airline labor struggles, and infrastructure needs at Middle East airports.

American and United's spring cuts are likely only the beginning as the airline industry braces for another challenging summer travel season.

The expenses at American Airlines were billions higher in 2022, but so was revenue, making the year an overall success looking at dollars alone.

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

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.

Delta is rushing to get used Boeing 737s in the air as the pilot shortage keeps some regional jets grounded. But some customers may be disappointed with the onboard experience.

Robert Isom believes the worst is behind American Airlines, and the airline's operations are running as smoothly as they can be. In this interview, the CEO reveals the bigger things on his mind as he maps out American's longer term future.