Meghna Maharishi

Meghna Maharishi is Skift's Airline Reporter, where she covers everything from loyalty programs to policy-making in Washington, D.C. She previously covered the airline industry at The Points Guy, worked on the investigative desk at CNBC, and did data visualization at CNN Politics.

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Airlines

JetBlue’s CEO on Mergers, Lounges and Getting Past Engine Issues

JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said at the Skift Global Forum that JetBlue is focused on its “core strategy” as it seeks to become consistently profitable.

JetBlue’s CEO on Mergers, Lounges and Getting Past Engine Issues

Airlines

Why United Charges for Carry-Ons and the Impact of Boeing’s Strike

United hasn't been affected by the Boeing strikes so far, but it and other airlines will eventually need their planes.

Why United Charges for Carry-Ons and the Impact of Boeing’s Strike

Airlines

TSA to Start ‘One Stop Security’ for Some International Airports as Soon as 2025

TSA Administrator David Pekoske said at the Skift Global Forum Wednesday he was "100% confident" that at least one airport would be under the program in 2025.

TSA to Start ‘One Stop Security’ for Some International Airports as Soon as 2025

Business Travel

State Department Sees ‘Off the Charts’ Demand for U.S. Visas

Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma said at the Skift Global Forum that the State Department is still working to reduce wait times in countries like Mexico, Brazil, Colombia and India.

State Department Sees ‘Off the Charts’ Demand for U.S. Visas

Business Travel

Online Passport Renewal to Go Live Wednesday, State Department Says

Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma unveiled at the Skift Global Forum Tuesday that the State Department plans to roll out its online passport renewal option on September 18.

Online Passport Renewal to Go Live Wednesday, State Department Says

Airlines

U.S. to Allow Alaska-Hawaiian Merger to Proceed With Consumer Protections

The Alaska-Hawaiian merger cleared another major hurdle after receiving the green light from the DOT.

U.S. to Allow Alaska-Hawaiian Merger to Proceed With Consumer Protections

Airlines

United’s Network Playbook: What’s Next for China and Low-Cost Carriers?

Skift spoke with United’s senior vice president of global network planning about the current state of the carrier’s network and its ability to compete with Chinese airlines.

United’s Network Playbook: What’s Next for China and Low-Cost Carriers?

Airlines

United Airlines to Introduce Free Starlink Wi-Fi to Entire Fleet

United will become one of the biggest carriers to use Starlink Wi-Fi as it seeks to court more business and premium travelers with free and high-speed internet access.

United Airlines to Introduce Free Starlink Wi-Fi to Entire Fleet

Airlines

Are Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers in a ‘Perilous Time’?

The head of an industry trade group sounded the alarm for ultra-low-cost carriers as airlines like Spirit and Frontier face declining profits. However, other carriers in the industry have seen some success despite industry headwinds.

Are Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers in a ‘Perilous Time’?

Airlines

Delta Cuts Revenue Outlook Following CrowdStrike Outage

Delta’s bottom line is taking a hit from the CrowdStrike outage as it seeks legal recourse for a meltdown that led to thousands of flight disruptions.

Delta Cuts Revenue Outlook Following CrowdStrike Outage