Meghna Maharishi

Meghna Maharishi is Skift’s Airline Reporter, where she covers everything from loyalty programs to policy-making in Washington, D.C. She previously covered the airline industry at The Points Guy, worked on the investigative desk at CNBC, and did data visualization at CNN Politics. Send tips to Meghna on Signal at mmaharishi.61.

Airlines

Delta Air Lines to Order 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Delta’s latest order is an unusual one for the carrier — the only Boeing widebody in its fleet is the 767, a much older aircraft. After experiencing a slew of safety and quality issues over the past few years, the order also signals renewed confidence in Boeing’s turnaround efforts.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 months ago

Airlines

Inside the Sun Country Merger: Allegiant CEO Explains the Deal

We've written a lot about the problems facing low-cost carriers. But both Allegiant and Sun Country stand out for finding a way to stay profitable.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 months ago

Airlines

Allegiant to Acquire Sun Country Airlines for $1.5 Billion

Big news for a sleepy Sunday afternoon: Airline consolidation has been looming over 2026, but a merger between Allegiant and Sun Country underscores just how quickly that pressure is translating into action.

Gordon Smith and Meghna Maharishi | 5 months ago

Airlines

More International Growth and a Spirit Merger? What to Expect From Airline Earnings

In 2026, expect more of the same for the airline industry — analysts think the premium boom will most likely continue and the ultra-low-cost carriers could flounder.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 months ago

Airlines

Frontier Airlines Appoints New CEO

James Dempsey will be Frontier’s new CEO amid speculation that the carrier is once again interested in a merger with the beleaguered Spirit Airlines.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 months ago

Airlines

Avelo Airlines Ends ICE Deportation Flights

Avelo’s CEO acknowledged the flights put it at the center of a “political controversy” but also said the business model wasn’t working.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 months ago

Airlines

Alaska Airlines Makes Its Largest-Ever Boeing Order

Alaska is ambitious about transforming itself from a West Coast player to an international one. The carrier hopes a blockbuster Boeing order will help it reach that goal faster.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 months ago

Airlines

American Airlines Debuts Free Wi-Fi

American is the latest carrier to start offering free Wi-Fi across its aircraft, which has become a popular option for airlines looking to cater to more premium and business travelers.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 months ago

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Airlines

Trump Administration Dials Back Airline Enforcement, Seeks Fewer Fines

After pulling back several Biden-era rules on airline consumer protection, the Trump administration says it will take a far more conservative approach to enforcement — expect fewer rules and fines for airlines.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 months ago

Airlines

Airlines Cancel Caribbean Flights Following U.S. Venezuela Strikes

While U.S. carriers have not flown to Venezuela in years, airspace restrictions following strikes in the region are leading airlines to cancel flights to popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 months ago