United, JetBlue Raise Bag Fees as Fuel Prices Soar
United is the latest carrier to announce it will raise bag fees as airlines are passing down the price of surging fuel costs onto customers.
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.
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This weekend’s Jet Stream newsletter reports on United’s optimistic outlook, which could be seen with a ton of new plane orders as well as upbeat comments by its CEO: “I think a world where the economy is weaker and maybe some people trade down, the brand loyal airlines are going to win even more.”
Trump Says He Will Sign Executive Order to Pay TSA Agents
President Donald Trump said Thursday he will sign an executive order to instruct the Department of Homeland Security to immediately pay TSA officers, who are currently set to miss their…
United Flight Attendants Would Get First Raises in Six Years Under New Deal
If the agreement is ratified, it would end years of heated talks between United and the flight attendants’ union.
United CEO Warns of More Fare Spikes, Talks Up Possible Deals
United CEO Scott Kirby is doubling down on premium, banking on high-spend travelers not flinching even if the broader economy softens.
United’s 250-Plane Order Includes More Lie-Flat Seats — and Snack Bars
United is forging ahead with its growth plans and doubling down on premium experiences.
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Record demand and TSA staffing shortages are pushing airport operations to the breaking point. Deploying ICE agents could help at the margins — but it doesn’t solve the underlying problem.
Trump to Send ICE Agents to Airports Monday
Even without a direct role in screening, a visible ICE presence at airports risks adding new friction to an already fragile inbound travel environment.