New United Airlines CEO Says No To Bankruptcy and Mandating Blocked Middle Seats
Don't expect United Airlines to file for bankruptcy on Scott Kirby's watch. The company's new CEO has some big opinions on the topic.
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How Airlines Are Generating Revenue on Flights That Will Never Take Off
U.S airlines are selling a lot of flights they have no intention of operating. Consumers should beware.
U.S. Airlines Report Modest Uptick in Summer Bookings But Will Passengers Actually Show Up?
How do you define recovery? If you call it improvement from the nadir, U.S. airlines are in recovery mode. But if recovery means nearing 2019 levels of travel demand, U.S. airlines are a long way away.
United Airlines Wants Back Into China But Regulatory Hurdles Remain
No, there's not some giant recovery taking place. Global airline are still in severe trouble. But United Airlines is betting it can make some money in China — if only the government lets it back in.
Remembering Hope Is Not a Strategy: Who United Airlines Needs Right Now
Scott Kirby takes over as United's CEO on May 20. Kirby is positioning himself as the rare leader in corporate America who tells the truth to employees and shareholders. Some people don't like him for it. But his comments are refreshing.
United Vows ‘No Sacred Cows’ in All-Out Effort to Save Airline
United President Scott Kirby has taken Covid-19 seriously since the virus first started spreading across the globe. Will that foresight help lessen the blow?
Why Are Airlines Adding So Many Random Connecting Flights? Blame the U.S. Relief Package
Airlines are reverting to old strategies, like so-called tag flights, to try to maintain service in an era of depressed demand. It is not a panacea, but it might help them conserve cash for a bit longer.
Airlines Turn to Corp Travel Pitches After Securing Bailouts
Any future messaging will need to deliver on the promises, otherwise airlines risk losing loyalty in the long term.
United’s $2 Billion Quarterly Loss Might Be Its Brightest News of the Year
A $2 billion loss is a big number. But at least some people were traveling in the first part of the first quarter. What's going to happen in the second quarter?
Feds Come to Rescue of Flyers With Hardball Mandate to U.S. Airlines on Refunds
Crisis or not, the U.S. government made it clear that airlines owe refunds to a lot of customers. Airlines don't want to see cash go out the door, so look for more carriers to take creative approaches to try to buy passengers off and keep them from asking for their money back.