Airlines
Trump Taps Republic Airways CEO to Lead FAA
Trump’s pick to head the FAA comes as the agency faces potential DOGE cuts and an air traffic controller shortage.
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.
Tourism
Potential Shutdown Deal Could Avoid Travel Disruption
Risks to travel are minimal if a government shutdown is short, but the longer it grows on, the more disruption in the industry can take hold.
Experiences
Funding Freeze on Fulbright Scholarships Leaves Students in Travel Limbo
As a result of an extended freeze on grants for study abroad programs, some students told Skift that they are feeling stranded and confused.
Airlines
U.S. Safety Regulators Push for Restrictions on Helicopters Near DCA Following Crash
The chair of the National Transportation Safety Board said not restricting helicopter traffic around Reagan National was “stronger than an oversight.”
Airlines
Southwest’s Gamble: It’s Now Just Like Every Other Airline
Southwest’s reversal on baggage fees is part of an avalanche of major changes the carrier has made within the past year. Is Southwest catching up to its competition or is it losing its uniqueness?
Airlines
More U.S. Airlines Lower Outlook Due to Economic Uncertainty
Economic uncertainty brought on by mass layoffs in the federal government and the threat of tariffs are leading more airlines to revise their first-quarter forecasts.
Airlines
No More 'Bags Fly Free': Southwest Scraps Its Most Iconic Perk
This huge change to the Southwest business model upturns decades of unique market positioning — it’s a high-risk bet.
Airlines
Delta Lowers Outlook, Cites Decline in Consumer and Corporate Confidence
Delta is the first U.S. airline to revise its outlook following fears that the U.S. may hit an economic soft patch.
Airlines
United Airlines Installs Elon Musk’s Starlink on First Regional Aircraft
United’s installation comes as Starlink is becoming an increasingly popular option for airlines looking to offer free, high-speed connectivity on board.
Airlines
Spirit and Frontier Sue U.S. Over New Reagan National Airport Flights
Spirit and Frontier are taking issue with the way the Department of Transportation applied certain legal definitions when awarding long-distance flights out of Reagan National Airport.