Delta CEO Doubles Down on Premium: 95% of Revenue From $100k Travelers
Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the top earners in the U.S. were continuing to spend, despite previous concerns over the economy slowing down.
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.
JetBlue Expands in Fort Lauderdale as Spirit Falters
JetBlue is the latest airline to expand in Spirit fortress Fort Lauderdale, hoping to capitalize on the ultra-low-cost carrier’s uncertain future.
Joby to Partner With Uber as It Ramps Up Flying Taxi Development
As Joby aspires to bring its flying taxis to the public within the next year, the company has partnered with Uber to start offering helicopter flights that will be operated by Blade.
United Airlines CEO Sees Travel Demand Rebound
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said he was confident in the strength of the U.S. economy after a disappointing jobs report spurred concerns the economy is slowing down.
Airbus Watches China’s Rise, Expects to Meet Delivery Targets This Year
As Comac grows in China, Airbus said it is keeping an eye on the plane maker’s ambitions.
Aircraft Leasing Giant Air Lease to Be Acquired in $7.4 Billion Deal
The deal comes as the aircraft leasing industry is becoming increasingly more consolidated. Air Lease will now have SMBC’s financial backing, and perhaps even more industry influence as a result of this deal.
Spirit Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Again
Spirit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy again in a bid to further restructure and reduce its costs.
Trump Administration Plans Penn Station Overhaul in NYC, Amtrak Debuts High-Speed Acelas
The Trump administration is open to anything when it comes to renovating Penn Station, even moving Madison Square Garden.
Why Boarding Pay Is the New Battleground for Flight Attendants
Boarding pay has become one of the biggest issues in flight attendant negotiations as airlines continue to report record profits and crews become more strained.
Frontier Airlines Comes for Spirit With Latest New Routes
Frontier is rolling out 20 new routes, some in direct competition with Spirit. If Spirit falters, Frontier would be well-positioned to scoop up market share.