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Articles tagged “U.S. airlines”

Airlines

Southwest CEO Says Assigned Seats Still Don’t Make Sense

You have to give Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly credit. Analysts are constantly prodding him to embrace tried-and-true approaches for generating ancillary revenue. For the most part, he resists. He doesn't want to mess with the airline's secret sauce.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

Airlines

Alaska Airlines Made a Costly Loyalty Mistake by Offering Too Many Free Seats

There's no doubt U.S. airlines are spooked by higher oil prices. By historical levels, they're not that bad. But perhaps they're catching carriers by surprise.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

Alaska Airlines Made a Costly Loyalty Mistake by Offering Too Many Free Seats

Airlines

Will Booze Ever Be Banned on U.S. Airline Flights?

Despite some well-publicized incidents involving drunk passengers, U.S. airlines aren’t about to fly dry. The revenue is just too big. But flight attendants say drunk passengers are the top source of harassment and want airline staff to keep them off planes.

Micheline Maynard, Skift | 6 years ago

Will Booze Ever Be Banned on U.S. Airline Flights?

Airlines

Airlines May Want Higher Fuel Prices Despite How Contrarian That Seems

If fuel prices rise considerably, airfares will need to increase as well, so this would be bad for consumers. But investors might cheer.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago