IndiGo is making a bold pivot from budget regional dominance to global player. Its “fit-for-purpose” approach may not rival full-service carriers yet, but its pricing and partnerships could redefine value on Indo-Europe routes.
Anko van der Werff has long championed consolidation. With Air France-KLM poised to take majority control, he’s getting his wish while (hopefully) keeping the airline’s Scandinavian soul.
We’ve known since Air France-KLM’s initial deal that a majority stake was an option, but the speed and scale of the proposed transaction remains notable.
This latest strike underscores chronic weaknesses in Europe’s aviation infrastructure. Airlines and passengers are justifiably frustrated but so are the workers who say they’re operating outdated systems under mounting pressure.
When Skift last caught up with Pieper he had 13 airline CEO bosses; now he’s got 15. Between digital upgrades and global growth, they're keeping him busy.
Multiple airlines have reported cyber attacks in the past week and the FBI has put out a warning that a notorious cybercriminal group has started targeting the industry.
Not every Gulf airline wants to be Emirates. Oman Air just joined the powerful oneworld alliance, and with a new leadership team, it’s betting on strategy over swagger.