Marriott Settlement, OTA Buybacks and Hyatt-American Air Loyalty Play
Today's podcast looks at Marriott's big settlement, the shaky 2025 OTA forecast, and new loyalty rules for Hyatt and American Airlines.
American Airlines News
The latest news and analysis of American Airlines, including breaking news, executive interviews, earnings coverage, and analysis of its competitors.
Airlines Say They Capped Fares During Hurricane Milton as Price Gouging Claims Go Viral
Nearly all flights out of Orlando, Tampa and Sarasota were canceled as airports in the area closed due to Hurricane Milton.
Hyatt Hotels and American Airlines Expand Loyalty Partnership
Hyatt and American are adjusting the collaboration between their loyalty programs. Next year they'll boost redemption options and status opportunities for their most frequent travelers.
Airports and Airlines Brace for Hurricane Milton
Major Florida airports are planning to suspend operations due to Hurricane Milton as the region continues to recover from Hurricane Helene.
United’s Network Playbook: What’s Next for China and Low-Cost Carriers?
Skift spoke with United’s senior vice president of global network planning about the current state of the carrier’s network and its ability to compete with Chinese airlines.
DOT Launches Probe Into Loyalty Programs of 4 Largest U.S. Airlines
The investigation seeks to determine whether recent industry trends like devaluing the worth of miles and consolidation have adversely affected consumers.
American Airlines Adds 5 New European Routes for Summer 2025
The new routes are a bet that the international travel boom will continue next summer.
United Airlines Flight Attendants Take Step Toward Strike — 99.9% Vote Yes
United flight attendants are the latest to vote overwhelmingly for a strike as flight attendant negotiations have become particularly contentious this past year.
Who’s Winning the U.S. Airline Loyalty Game?
Running a profitable airline in the U.S. is increasingly about loyalty, not just logistics. All of the ‘Big Three’ lean heavily on frequent flyer programs and co-branded credit cards to help drive revenue - but who came out on top in Q2?
Former American Airlines Exec Vasu Raja on Where the Industry Is Going — and Why He’s Still Bullish on Direct Selling
In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Skift since he left American Airlines, Raja discussed the future of the airline industry.