JetBlue Slashes its Winter Transatlantic Schedule — A Sign of Weakness or Strength?
Almost a third of the airline's long-haul European capacity is being cut as it redeploys aircraft and resources to routes in the Americas.
Gordon Smith is Airlines Editor at Skift and Editor at Airline Weekly. He’s covered the industry for more than 15 years across television, print, and digital platforms. Since joining Skift in January 2024, he has interviewed more than 20 airline CEOs, often helping make headlines along the way. Send stories/tips via Signal: smithgme.01
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The Emirates A350 is one of the year's most hotly anticipated aircraft launches. We now know when it'll make its debut and which cities will see it first.
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Australian Airline Bonza Cancels All Flights Leaving Thousands of Passengers Stranded
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With Airbus and Boeing booked up until the end of the decade, will other airlines be tempted to buy these Chinese-built aircraft?
Tony Fernandes Delays Retirement To Ensure ‘Survival’ of AirAsia Operator
Fernandes is taking on the challenge of transforming AirAsia’s parent company as it tries to shake off its pandemic-era problems.
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TikTok is a big deal in the airline industry, with most of the major U.S. carriers using the platform to enhance brand recognition and loyalty.
Former JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes to Join Airbus
The surprise appointment marks a speedy return to the aviation industry for the former JetBlue CEO.