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Airline Weekly

Airline Execs Dismiss Slowdown Fears, Say It is ‘Best Recession’ Industry Ever Faced

Business is good for airlines, except where it’s not.

11 months ago

Airlines

Emirates President Says First Class is Here to Stay

First class on long, intercontinental flights is slowly disappearing at most airlines. But not everywhere, with Emirates and Lufthansa keeping the posh offering.

Edward Russell | 11 months ago

Airline Weekly

Qantas Eyes Significant International Expansion and Profit Growth With New Planes

It's bright, bright sunshiny decade ahead as far as Qantas management is concerned.

11 months ago

Tourism

U.S. Will Drop Vaccine Requirement for International Flyers

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks at U.S. vaccine rules, Qantas’ new CEO, and VisitBritain’s AI-assisted campaign.

Rashaad Jorden | 12 months ago

News Blog

The Opportunities Ahead for Qantas’ New CEO

Qantas Airways first new CEO in 15 years is Vanessa Hudson, who will take over from Alan Joyce in November. Hudson will inherit an airline that has emerged strong from the pandemic. During the first six months of the Qantas 2023 fiscal year, the airline posted an A$1.5 billion ($1.1 billion) operating profit and a…

Edward Russell | 12 months ago

Airlines

Qantas Picks Finance Chief Vanessa Hudson as First Female CEO

Vanessa Hudson has her work cut out at Qantas. Although the airline may have weathered the storm of the pandemic, the journey towards normality and profitability has been one bumpy ride.

Praveen Menon and Roushni Nair, Reuters | 12 months ago

Airlines

Virgin Australia Seeks to Borrow Nearly $300 Million Ahead of Possible IPO

Australia's second-largest airline, Virgin Australia, is said to be looking for funds to settle its private equity debt ahead of its potential IPO listing that will test the country's financial market and aviation sector.

Praveen Menon and Scott Murdoch, Reuters | 1 year ago

Airlines

Oneworld Alliance, Explained

After moving above Sky Team to second in the “Big 3” of airline alliances, the next few years are more likely to be about staying put than targeting the top spot.

Joey Tyson, Skift | 1 year ago