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.

The interior of a Delta plane showing business class seats.

Airlines

Basic Business? Delta to Consider Creating Different Tiers of Premium

Taking a page from the economy-class playbook, Delta executives are testing the idea of segmenting its business cabins – another sign of the shift in focus to premium travelers.

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago

Airlines

‘The Fundamentals of the U.S. Economy Are Solid’: Delta Restores Full-Year Guidance

Delta is now more optimistic as the industry gains a better sense on how consumers are responding to economic uncertainty.

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago

Airlines

Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford Confirmed to Lead FAA in Divisive Senate Vote

Bedford’s confirmation for FAA administrator was unusually partisan as key Democrats expressed concerns with his stances on pilot training.

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago

Airlines

Airlines Face Murky Outlook Ahead of Earnings Season

Many Wall Street analysts are anticipating that airlines will have a tepid earnings season as tariff uncertainty and declining U.S. dollar weigh down on the industry.

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago

A file image of an airport check-in hall.

Airlines

DHS Confirms New Airport Screening Policy — Shoes Stay On

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said the change in policy will allow the TSA to streamline security screenings ahead of major events like the World Cup and the Olympics.

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago

Airlines

Virgin Atlantic to Be First UK Airline to Install Elon Musk’s Starlink

Virgin is the latest major airline to opt for Elon Musk’s Starlink as carriers look for new ways to attract more business and premium travelers.

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago

passengers lined up at airport security to the left of a sign showing them what to do.

Airlines

TSA to Let Some Passengers Keep Their Shoes On at Security

Many passengers will be happy if the policy change goes through, but those with TSA PreCheck are going to wonder what they're paying for.

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago

Airlines

Blackstone to Acquire Allegiant’s Troubled Sunseeker Resort for Just $200 Million

The hotel, which had become a drag on Allegiant’s profitability, will be sold to Blackstone at a steep discount.

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago

A crowded airport tarmac and air traffic control tower

Airlines

Trump’s Budget Bill Has $12.5 Billion for Air Traffic Reform: Here’s the Breakdown

Trump's budget bill contains several provisions for air traffic control reform that could lead to political infighting in Congress.

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago

Airlines

Airlines Hit by Cyber Attacks: Here’s What to Know

Multiple airlines have reported cyber attacks in the past week and the FBI has put out a warning that a notorious cybercriminal group has started targeting the industry.

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago