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American Airlines CEO: ‘We’re Ready’ for the Holidays and Beyond

Listen in for a discussion from Skift Aviation Forum with American Airlines CEO Robert Isom in conversation with Skift's Edward Russell.

Jason Clampet | 18 hours ago

Airlines

First-Ever Israel-Qatar Direct Flights Fly World Cup Fans

Although the deal enabling Israelis to fly non-stop to Qatar is a boon for soccer fans, it's only temporary and far from a definite sign that relations between the two countries will improve.

Dan Williams, Reuters | 20 hours ago

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Tata’s Revamp of Air India Starts With Talks to Buy New Planes from Boeing, Airbus

The new owners of Air India have set an aggressive goal of boosting market share globally and locally to 30 percent in five years. The first step will be upgrading its aging fleet. Let the negotiations begin.

Aditi Shah and Manoj Kumar, Reuters | 2 days ago

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United Airlines’ Customer Touch Points and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, United Airlines further personalizes the guest experience, American Airlines has to tackle new flying patterns, and the United Arab Emirates unveils an ambitious tourism strategy.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 days ago

Airline Weekly

5 Big Takeaways From This Week’s Skift Aviation Forum

Demand is robust but it's different — and the challenges very much real for the aviation industry as it exits the pandemic.

3 days ago

Airlines

Full Video: American Airlines CEO at Skift Aviation Forum 2022

Robert Isom believes the worst is behind American Airlines, and the airline's operations are running as smoothly as they can be. In this interview, the CEO reveals the bigger things on his mind as he maps out American's longer term future.

Matthew Parsons | 3 days ago

Airline Weekly

Airbus and Boeing Aircraft Delivery Delays Likely to Worsen: Udvar-Hazy

Supply chain issues at big planemakers Airbus and Boeing aren't going away anytime soon. Airfare sticker shock is here to stay for a while.

4 days ago

Airlines

Delta Is Upping the Airport Experience

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Delta’s airport investments, flying greener, and Airbnb’s new search tools.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 days ago

Airlines

United Airlines, Alcohol Wipes and Finding New Customer Touch Points

Some passengers want to talk to people. Some do not. United Airlines wants make sure they all have a choice.

Justin Dawes | 4 days ago

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Expedia and JetBlue See Airline Distribution Shift During Travel Boom

In the perpetual tug of war between airlines and online middlemen, a bit of turnabout is fair play.

Sean O'Neill | 4 days ago