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Small Cities Lose Air Service as Large Airlines Exit
Post-pandemic airline economics is killing flights to small cities.
United Airlines News
The latest news and analysis of United Airlines, including breaking news, executive interviews, earnings coverage, and analysis of its competitors.
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U.S. Airlines Forecast Record Summer Despite Air Traffic Controller Shortage
Who doesn't love packed airplanes and limited flights? Welcome to summer travel 2023.
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Secretary Buttigieg Warns of a Lengthy Air Traffic Control Staffing Shortage
Secretary Buttigieg was nothing if not diplomatic about the challenges ahead for air travel this summer.
IDEAS: United is First U.S. Airline to Support Live Activities for iPhone
Starting in May, United is the first U.S. airline to provide updates via Live Activities for iPhone, giving passengers real-time updates to gate info, boarding pass, seats, and a countdown…
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Delta Leads Push for More Long-Distance Flights From Reagan National
Should Washington's Reagan National airport have more long-distance flights? Delta and far-flung politicians say yes, locals say no.
American Airlines Is Profiting More From Blended Travel Than It Did From Road Warriors
American has thrown out its traditional playbook as blended travelers become one of its most lucrative customer segments. But will the good times continue?
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WestJet to Defer on Renewing Delta Joint Venture
WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech doesn't see a need to deepen his airline's relationship with Delta, even as two of his biggest competitors get cozier.
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United and Alaska Airlines Navigate Uncertainty
Airline Weekly's Jay Shabat is joined by former Airline Weekly Editor Madhu Unnikrishnan to discuss United Airlines' and Alaska Airlines' first quarter earnings reports from earlier this week.
United Thinks the Future Looks Like 2023
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks closer at United’s earnings, Extended Stay America’s optimism, and American Airlines’ airfare strategy.
United Sees 2023 as Setting Course for Its Post-Pandemic Future
Domestic business demand fell by about 8 percent immediately after the collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in March but rebounded within two weeks. The banking crisis did not affect domestic leisure or international business and leisure demand.