Alaska Airlines Forecasts Hit to Revenues Due to Weak Demand
Alaska Airlines joins multiple carriers in warning that weakening demand could eat into its profits this year.
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.
Southwest Says More Cuts Coming, CEO Stands by Bag Fees
Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said he was confident that some of the carrier's most controversial changes would boost its bottom line.
Boeing CEO Threatens to Stop Building Planes for China
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Spirit Airlines Taps Sun Country Exec to Be CEO
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American Airlines to Partner With FIFA for World Cup 2026
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United executives shared a rosy outlook for the quarter, stressing the strength of its international demand and brand loyalty.
Chinese Airlines Told to Halt Boeing Orders: What It Means for Both Sides
Chinese enthusiasm for Boeing aircraft has cooled in recent years, but be under no doubt – Boeing needs China and Chinese airlines still need U.S. planes.
United Airlines Cuts Domestic Flights but Sees Uptick in International and Premium Travel
With domestic travel demand softening in response to the current economic environment, United said it is continuing to see strength in premium and international revenues.
A Budget Carrier Said It Would Start ICE Deportation Flights. Now, It’s Facing Backlash
Avelo’s decision to carry out deportation flights for ICE is unusual and risky for a commercial carrier. Typically, these are operated by charter airlines, most of which are not known to the public.
Frontier Airlines Cuts Forecast, Cites Weak Demand and Fare Cuts
Frontier’s preliminary first-quarter outlook provides a glimpse into how economic uncertainty is affecting ultra-low-cost carriers.