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EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren to Step Down as ‘Orderly Succession’ Begins

After seven years overseeing one of Europe’s biggest budget carriers, Lundgren is leaving the business in good shape.

Gordon Smith | 4 hours ago

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FAA Bill Passes Congress: Automatic Refunds, Biometrics and More Flights From D.C.

After much debate on certain policies, the FAA Reauthorization Bill passed Congress on Tuesday, extending the federal agency’s authority for the next five years.

Meghna Maharishi | 17 hours ago

Airlines

Why the Launch of Airbus’ New Plane Isn’t Going to Plan

The Airbus A321XLR is due to make its commercial debut in just a few months, but the aircraft has found itself caught in the middle of a major dispute.

Gordon Smith | 22 hours ago

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Air India-Vistara Merger Picks Up Steam – India Report

The merger of Air India and Vistara combines India’s two full-service carriers, creating the only domestic full-service airline.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 day ago

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Boeing Breached 2021 Settlement Related to Fatal Max 8 Crashes, Justice Department Says

The Justice Department has determined that Boeing violated the terms of its deferred prosecution agreement related to the Max 8 fatal crashes. It’s unclear whether the DOJ will now pursue a criminal prosecution into the plane maker.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 days ago

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Qantas Pulls Out of Mainland China, CEO Admits Some Flights are ‘Half Full’

Despite being Australia’s national airline, Qantas couldn’t compete effectively with a torrent of competition from Chinese carriers.

Gordon Smith | 2 days ago

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IndiGo’s Airbus Order, a Hospitality Boom and Destination Weddings

In this week's edition of the Skift India Travel Podcast, hosts Peden Doma Bhutia and Bulbul Dhawan discuss the latest developments in India's travel and tourism sector.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 days ago

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Emirates Sees Rise in Unsold Premium Seats, But the Post-Pandemic Party Isn’t Over Yet

With premium cabins typically delivering much higher profit margins than economy seats, good occupancy is a key performance metric for many airlines.

Gordon Smith | 3 days ago

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Major U.S. Airlines Sue Biden Administration Over Junk Fees Rule

Major U.S. airlines have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Transportation’s “junk fees” rule, arguing that it the rule is a regulatory overreach that would create more confusion for consumers.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 days ago

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This Saudi Airline Hopes to Triple in Size: The CEO’s Plan For Getting There

Flyadeal's new CEO Steven Greenway says the scale of airline's expansion attracted him to the role. His challenge now is turning targets into tangible results.

Gordon Smith | 3 days ago