United Flight Attendants Picket at U.S., U.K. Airports as Contract Negotiations Stall
United flight attendants are the latest to express their frustrations over stagnant pay and taxing work conditions.
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.
U.S. Airlines Ask Government to Pause Additional Flights to China
The U.S. airline industry is worried that Chinese carriers enjoy an unfair advantage with access to Russian airspace and China’s government.
Delta Posts Record Revenues as Corporate Travel Bounces Back
While a myriad of issues are set to constrain growth in the airline industry, Delta seems almost immune to those headwinds.
Boeing Whistleblower Claims Company Took Shortcuts to Make the 787 and 777
A Boeing engineer alleged he saw “people jumping on pieces of the airplane” when manufacturing the 787, making it prone to defects.
Delta to Split Boarding Process Into 8 Numbered Zones
Starting May 1, Delta said it plans to use zones, numbered one through eight, to make the boarding process more intuitive for its customers.
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun Made $32.7 Million in 2023
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun was awarded some of his highest compensation during his short tenure at the helm of the beleaguered U.S. plane maker, but he did not receive a bonus for 2023.
Alaska Airlines Receives $160 Million From Boeing for Blowout Accident
Alaska said the $160 million was an initial payment from Boeing and it expects more compensation beyond the first-quarter.
Here’s How the 2024 Solar Eclipse Will Impact Air Travel
The solar eclipse will have a minimal impact on air travel, but airlines are operating a slew of flights that will give flyers a special view of the once-in-a-lifetime event.
United Airlines CEO’s Pay Nearly Doubled in 2023
Due to the end of CARES Act restrictions on executive pay, United CEO Scott Kirby’s total compensation nearly doubled in 2023.
United Airlines Appoints Estee Lauder Exec to Board as Industry Tries to Increase Gender Diversity
The airline industry has been trying to diversify boards and executive teams as it tries to shed its predominantly male image.