Airline News

A public spat with the world’s richest man would be a PR disaster for many airlines. Not to worry, courting controversy is part of Ryanair’s DNA.

United is anticipating an even stronger 2026 as strong demand for premium seats and international routes continues to hold up.

Allegiant and Sun Country are merging at a time when low-cost models are under pressure – and even Delta is flagging weakness in its Main Cabin. In this week's feature story, we explore the strategic logic, risks, and opportunities behind the low-cost leisure tie-up.

Viewed from the lemonade-not-lemons perspective, Europe's short-haul business class does at least bring flexible capacity to the (tray) table.

As Delta executives remain cautiously optimistic about 2026, they're revealing more details about one it's most lucrative businesses: maintenance, repair, and overhaul. Delta expects revenues from the unit to eventually top $3 billion.

When online travel agencies can't get permission to access a major airline's flights, particularly its lowest fares, they often engage in a cat-and-mouse game to get them. The outcome can have dire consequences for smaller OTAs, and adversely impact the larger ones, as well.

Airlines that treat punctuality as an operating identity rather than a one-year PR win are turning on-time performance into a durable marketing advantage.

Delta CEO Ed Bastian was highly skeptical of Trump’s proposal to implement a 10% cap on credit card interest rates. The proposal was also met with criticism from banks and Republican leadership.

Delta executives expect a lift to their main cabin revenues as low-cost carriers continue to struggle.

Delta is reporting a strong start to the year, despite a rocky 2025 that saw airlines pull guidance and cancel flights due to the government shutdown.