Articles tagged “jetstream”

Airlines

JetBlue to Open Airport Lounges in Major Premium Push

Speaking to Skift, JetBlue president Marty St. George said it’s possible to balance a low-cost airline with high-end lounges. If realized as planned, these could be some of the most exclusive spaces of any U.S. carrier. 

Gordon Smith | 2 days ago

JetBlue to Open Airport Lounges in Major Premium Push

Airlines

Southwest Chairman Gary Kelly to Step Down After Activist Pressure

Gary Kelly has been a part of the Southwest family for almost four decades. Will his departure and that of six other board members be enough to keep Elliott happy?

Meghna Maharishi and Gordon Smith, Skift | 2 weeks ago

Southwest Chairman Gary Kelly to Step Down After Activist Pressure

Airlines

Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Clears DOJ Review: What Happens Next?

The courting carriers aren’t over the finish line just yet, but the green light from the DOJ dramatically increases the likelihood of the deal closing successfully.

Gordon Smith | 1 month ago

Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Clears DOJ Review: What Happens Next?

Airlines

EL AL Signs its Biggest Boeing Order Ever as Profits Soar

EL AL is doubling down with Boeing as it places the largest single order in the Israeli airline's history.

Gordon Smith | 1 month ago

EL AL Signs its Biggest Boeing Order Ever as Profits Soar

Airlines

Delta’s Free Wi-Fi Goes Global — How Do Other Airlines Compare?

Once considered an overpriced gimmick, onboard Wi-Fi is quickly becoming a cabin commodity.

Gordon Smith | 1 month ago

Delta’s Free Wi-Fi Goes Global — How Do Other Airlines Compare?

Airlines

We Ask Five Airline CEOs What They Really Think About AI

Airlines comes in all shapes and sizes, and so do the real world applications for artificial intelligence. We sat down with five aviation leaders to find out how they think the new technology will impact their business.

Gordon Smith | 1 month ago

We Ask Five Airline CEOs What They Really Think About AI

Airlines

Kayak Can Now Show Southwest Flights – Finally

One of the key remaining questions is whether Southwest will start offering its flights for bookings on online travel agencies. The betting here is that Southwest won't allow Expedia or Priceline to get on board.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

Kayak Can Now Show Southwest Flights – Finally

Airlines

Is the Profit Party Over? Wizz Air Reports 44% Drop in Earnings as Aircraft Groundings Bite

Wizz Air joins a growing list of airlines to report a steep drop in profits for the last quarter. It remains to be seen if this is a benign correction or the start of something more significant.

Gordon Smith | 2 months ago

Is the Profit Party Over? Wizz Air Reports 44% Drop in Earnings as Aircraft Groundings Bite

Airlines

Spirit Posts ‘Disappointing’ Revenues as CEO Promises Change

With 'transformational' changes to its business model announced earlier this week, Spirit will be hoping that these numbers are the start of a long-term shift for the troubled airline.

Gordon Smith | 2 months ago

Spirit Posts ‘Disappointing’ Revenues as CEO Promises Change

Online Travel

Expedia Will Soon Get Access to Ryanair Flights as the Companies Make Peace

The Expedia-Ryanair hotel partnership earlier this year was an early signal that the two big travel companies were on the precipice of settling long-standing differences.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

Expedia Will Soon Get Access to Ryanair Flights as the Companies Make Peace