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Geopolitics Get in Way of Resuming U.S.-China Flights as Demand Surges
Americans can go to China from Sunday, but finding a flight will be tricky.
American Airlines News
The latest news and analysis of American Airlines, including breaking news, executive interviews, earnings coverage, and analysis of its competitors.
Delta’s Free In-Flight Wi-Fi Will Take Off in February
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Delta’s long-awaited in-flight Wi-Fi, Zoom fatigue and business travel, and the fate of JetBlue and American’s alliance.
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American and JetBlue Await U.S. Antitrust Decision With Implications for Spirit Takeover
JetBlue's takeover of Spirit could get leg up if a judge rules for it and American in the suit brought by the Justice Department.
5 U.S. Cities Remake Tourism and Other Top Stories
In Skift top stories this week, we highlight five U.S. destinations remaking their tourism strategies, American Airlines takes a big step in paying off its debt, and Airbnb is top spender among travel brands on U.S. TV this year.
5 Destinations Transforming U.S. Tourism
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at new tourism strategies in the U.S., American Air's attempt to address debt, and the UAE's upward forecast.
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Over-Leveraged American Airlines Takes Another Big Step to Pay Down Debt
American better hope that the travel recovery stays robust or it could face challenges paying down more of its big debt load.
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Mesa Airlines Deal With United Latest Fallout of U.S. Pilot Shortage
American's own pay raise for pilots as part of its pilot shortage strategy is what precipitated Mesa's eventual deal with United. A bit of irony as Mesa had originally followed American's lead on pay.
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How Delta’s New $7 Billion Pilot Agreement Will Put Pressure on Airlines Struggling With Costs
The cost of peace with pilots comes at a high price tag for Delta — and the overall airline industry.
American Airlines Sues Sabre for 11 Years of Legal Fees
Following a legal battle that lasted 11 years, American Airlines Group wants to force defendant Sabre Corp to pay its legal fees.
What Skift Aviation Forum Revealed About Airlines
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at takeaways from Skift Aviation Forum, GetYourGuide's shift, and how law firms save on business travel.