Skift Aviation Forum 2025 Sessions

United’s David Kinzelman discussed the importance of eliminating friction for travelers at Skift Aviation Forum 2025.

American Airlines’ rapidly evolving fleet is reshaping its long-haul ambitions, strengthening its position at DFW, and setting it up for a major global moment during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It’s a reminder of how network strategy, when combined with the right aircraft and rising premium demand, can unlock entirely new opportunities for growth.

In a lively on-stage interview, JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said the deck is stacked against smaller carriers in the U.S. airline industry, where four major players control 80% of the domestic market.

Air Canada’s COO sees operations as the real engine of brand loyalty — reframing on-time performance, cabin quality, and frontline staff engagement as core brand assets.

DFW's new CEO shares what's needed to get to 100 million passengers by 2030.

Premium customers may be driving travel spending these days, but United’s David Kinzelman said airlines can’t forget about economy travelers.

David Neeleman said there's limited space for new entrants as the "big four" U.S. airlines grow more powerful.

Southwest Airlines has undergone a major transformation in recent years, but the company believes the those changes were overdue as it looks to generate more revenue.

American's premium bet looks smart now, but hinges on luxury demand surviving the next economic downturn.

Alaska Airlines is moving faster into global markets than anyone expected thanks to Hawaiian's aircraft and international playbook.